--- title: "Hand Shadow Storytelling by the Acharya Family | Bengaluru" description: "Watch Prahlad Acharya and his children perform traditional hand shadow storytelling. Book this unique family act for your next event across India." canonical: https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/shadowgraphy-hand-shadow-storytelling/our-family-of-artists last_updated: 2025-09-08 --- # Hand Shadow Storytelling by the Acharya Family Tribe Verified · Performing shadow art as a family. By [Prahlad Acharya](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada) · Travels across India; Virtual shows available · ₹18K per show (estimate) Part of [Shadowgraphy (Hand Shadow Storytelling)](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/shadowgraphy-hand-shadow-storytelling). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/shadowgraphy-hand-shadow-storytelling/gallery) Shadow play is a dance of hands, and for us, it is a conversation between generations. We bring stories to life together. ## Photos and videos - ![This is how our magic is made. It takes multiple pairs of hands, working in perfect sync, to create complex scenes like this family of deer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ddb597b-a1cf-4c92-9ef5-abc173e206f5) ## About Our Family of Artists When we perform our shadow storytelling, the most important part is the timing between me and my children. Pooja and Pratheek know the subtle cues in my movements, which allows us to switch between complex shapes like a galloping deer or a soaring bird without breaking the narrative flow. It creates a rhythm that feels less like a performance and more like a shared story. When I started using my hands to create Neralu - Belaku (shadow and light), I never imagined it would become a family tradition. Today, my kids are my partners on stage. We do not just throw shapes on a screen; we rehearse to ensure that our collective hands, light, and storytelling move in sync. This setup requires a specific environment to shine. Because our acts depend on the sharpness of the silhouettes, we need a venue that allows for total darkness near the stage. Our 'Shadow Siblings' act brings a unique energy that solo performances often miss. Whether it is a Panchatantra tale or a custom story for your corporate event, having multiple artists allows for simultaneous actions—like a flock of birds moving across the horizon while a hero walks below. If you are looking to book us, please note that we travel across India. For local events in Bengaluru, we manage our own screen and light setup, but for events further afield, we just need a clear, dark space to set up our professional rear-projection screen. We bring our own gear, and we are ready to adapt our stories to fit the mood of your gathering. ## About Prahlad Acharya My name is Prahlad Acharya, and shadow play is our family language. I perform alongside my children, Pooja and Pratheek, blending our movements to create stories that feel alive. We treat every show as a sahayaatra, a journey we take together with our audience. [See all of Prahlad Acharya's services](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada) ## More from Shadowgraphy (Hand Shadow Storytelling) by Prahlad Acharya - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/shadowgraphy-hand-shadow-storytelling/featured) - [Live Festival & Event Performances](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/shadowgraphy-hand-shadow-storytelling/live-festival-event-performances) - [Mythological & Cultural Stories](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/shadowgraphy-hand-shadow-storytelling/mythological-cultural-stories) - [Animal Fables & Kids' Tales](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/shadowgraphy-hand-shadow-storytelling/animal-fables-kids-tales) ## More services by Prahlad Acharya - [Magic & Variety Shows](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/magic-variety-shows) ## Similar work from other experts - [Celebrating a Century of Indian Puppetry](https://mytribe.in/satyajitpadhye/live-ventriloquism-puppetry-performances/a-family-legacy-on-stage) by Satyajit Padhye · Live Ventriloquism & Puppetry Performances · Performs across Mumbai & India - [Traditional Indian Puppet Shows and Epic Storytelling](https://mytribe.in/dhaatupuppettheater/puppetry-craft-workshops/our-puppet-shows-stories-on-a-string) by Dhaatu Puppet Theater · Puppetry & Craft Workshops · Workshops at theaters in Banashankari & Talaghattapura, Bengaluru - [Interactive Puppet Storytelling for Festivals & Public Events](https://mytribe.in/talking.turtles.storytellers/storytelling-puppetry-performances/on-the-big-stage-festivals-events) by Talking Turtles Storytellers · Storytelling & Puppetry Performances · Travels to venues across India - [Traditional Kathputli Puppet Shows](https://mytribe.in/aakaar_puppet/puppetry-workshops-training/kathputli-on-the-world-stage) by Aakaar Puppet Theatre · Puppetry Workshops & Training · Conducts workshops across India - [Interactive Puppet Show Performances in Bengaluru](https://mytribe.in/puppetreetheatre/puppetry-workshops-classes/the-magic-of-performance) by PuppeTree · Puppetry Workshops & Classes · Workshops at your venue across Bengaluru - [Interactive Puppet Shows & Theatrical Storytelling Events](https://mytribe.in/ourstoryshelf/children-s-library-membership/special-celebrations-puppet-shows) by Ourstoryshelf · Children's Library Membership · Visit Library at Rustam Bagh Layout, Bengaluru ## Book To book Prahlad Acharya, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Namaskara%20Prahlad%20sir%2C%20I%20saw%20the%20'Our%20Family%20of%20Artists'%20shadow%20show%20page.%20I%20would%20like%20to%20know%20your%20availability%20for%20an%20upcoming%20event.) 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