Satyajit Padhye

About

I’m Satyajit Padhye, born into a family where puppet-making is just part of life. For me, making a puppet is about building a character, not just an object. Each one has its own quirks and story, and honestly, some are tougher to crack than others.

What I Build

• Brand mascot puppets that really stick in people’s minds (like Vichaar Kar for Sahyadri Hospitals)
• Puppets for films, ads, and TV - sometimes wild stuff, like realistic animals or 3D printed character puppets for a movie set
• Giant puppets for events or stage shows. Once did a 12-foot puppet for Paani Foundation, and yeah, it’s as crazy to handle as it sounds

How It Happens

• First, we chat about what you want - even if it’s just a vague idea or a doodle, we’ll start from there
• I sketch and tweak until the character feels right
• Everything is made in my Mumbai studio, mixing old-school handcrafting with newer tricks like 3D printing if needed

Beyond Just Building

• Sometimes, I stick around to perform with the puppet myself, especially if you want that extra bit of life in your project
• Every puppet gets a bit of that old Padhye family soul, but I’m always up for experimenting with fresh ideas and tech

"Ase shekdo bhawle yetil ani jatil..." (Hundreds of puppets will come and go...) but every one’s got its own vibe.