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title: "Satyajit Padhye Ventriloquist for Puppetry Shows and Custom Puppet Design - mytribe"
description: "Book Satyajit Padhye for engaging ventriloquism and puppetry shows, custom puppet design, and Marathi performances. Adults and kids love his innovative workshops and events. Discover the art beyond childhood—reserve your show today!"
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# Satyajit Padhye

I am a third-generation ventriloquist and puppet-maker, blending a family legacy with modern technology to create shows for all ages. I design custom puppets and perform for live events, brands, and films.

## Services

### [Custom Puppet Design & Creation](https://mytribe.in/satyajitpadhye/custom-puppet-design-and-creation)

Visit studio in Chembur; Ships across India

Typically ₹18K-2L per puppet (estimate)

- ![It was an absolute honor for my team and me to be selected by Coldplay's management to perform with our puppets during their historic India tour. We brought 'The Weirdos' puppet band to life on stage alongside Chris Martin for the song "Good Feelings" across five incredible shows.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02935427-2fa4-4234-91be-4110d43109be)
- ![I had the incredible opportunity to design "Vichaar Kar" (VK), India's first healthcare brand mascot, for Sahyadri Hospitals. Here I am with the legendary actor Anil Kapoor, who co-stars with VK in "The AKVK Show," a series of videos where we make healthcare conversations engaging and fun.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30b06734-e6f5-4524-9b3c-42cb2d3337db)
- ![For the Paani Foundation's Farmer Cup, my team and I built these 11-12 foot tall giant puppets. This one, representing Bali Raja, was part of a large-scale dance drama that told the story of the farmer's movement to an audience of over 7000 people. Creating puppets of this scale is a challenge I love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06397b17-1389-4dd6-a5af-f54bfeda3eeb)
- ![We designed and created these realistic crocodile puppets for a YouTube promo for the Netflix film 'Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba'. This project involved detailed craftsmanship to build lifelike animal characters that could be operated by my team for the shoot.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f6871bc3-f1a5-42f1-8b10-ca15d3c957ba)
- [Video: The character Tatya Vinchu is an icon of Marathi cinema, a puppet my father first brought to life. In this video, the puppet itself speaks on its legacy, reminding everyone that while new trends come and go, he remains the original gangster of the puppet world. It's a character that is very close to our family's heart.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/966a4ae3-01be-4a4b-bf80-703f77b618a6)
- ![This is a glimpse of the vibrant and diverse puppets we create for large-scale stage productions. This Kathakali puppet, designed for the "Ardhavatrao 100 Not Out" show on Zee Marathi, showcases our ability to blend traditional Indian art forms with modern puppetry for television events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/05f6df3e-034e-4ad0-9e64-c737dc6dd715)
- ![I believe puppetry is a powerful tool for social change. Here, I collaborated with the Ghatkopar Police for a 'World No Tobacco Day' awareness campaign, using my puppets to engage with the officials and communicate the message of not becoming a puppet to addiction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ecd663c-7bb8-49b0-a5a9-c66c7cdf612f)
- [Video: Passing on this art form to the next generation is a passion of mine. This video shows one of my workshops where I teach children the basics of ventriloquism and puppet making, helping them create their own characters and stories right here in my Mumbai studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ef632fd-6d53-4341-862e-92e71b9eec2f)

### [Live Ventriloquism & Puppetry Performances](https://mytribe.in/satyajitpadhye/live-ventriloquism-puppetry-performances)

Performs across Mumbai & India

Typically ₹60K-1.5L per show (estimate)

- [Video: This video captures the electrifying moment my team and I shared the stage with Coldplay on their India tour. It was an honor to be selected by their management and perform with our puppet band, 'The Weirdos,' bringing a unique Indian puppetry flavor to a global music event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03f53fe5-ad6d-44ef-a834-ca1892ba7c42)
- ![Holding the WOW Award Asia 2025 for 'Best Innovative Act' for our puppetry in the Coldplay concert is a moment of immense pride. This award recognizes our effort to push the boundaries of puppetry and integrate it into large-scale, modern entertainment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b8c6893-e7d0-4e07-b8f8-64d3f3072520)
- ![It was a privilege to collaborate with Aamir Khan and the Paani Foundation. Here I am with him, discussing the giant puppets we designed to tell the powerful story of farmers' struggles and triumphs at the Farmer Cup 2023.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24058559-d325-4c57-890c-ae4423dd3957)
- ![This is what my family's legacy looks like on stage. Performing with my wife Rujuta and our daughter Neeva, the fourth generation of Padhye puppeteers, at the European Marathi Sammelan in Leicester. We bring a century of art and laughter to every show.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/008dd2c6-4dad-447e-9881-3e47f0dc2d6b)
- ![A grand finale moment from our televised Zee Marathi special, "Ardhavatrao 100 Not Out." This image showcases the scale and vibrant diversity of our productions, featuring a full cast of puppeteers, dancers, and our most beloved puppet characters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26b3d8e3-0ca0-439a-9b58-c6e920ba4187)
- [Video: Here's a clip from one of my stand-up ventriloquism sets. My shows are a mix of clean comedy, witty banter, and audience interaction, perfect for corporate events and ticketed shows where adults want to laugh out loud.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/168d966b-3bf5-45dc-b5c0-ebf1281b2cb4)
- ![The energy from a live audience is everything. This picture, filled with the smiling faces of children and families at a Lokmat Campus Club event, is why I do what I do. My goal is to create joy and laughter for audiences of all ages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1083c677-57dc-4398-bd6c-eedfa676e26d)
- ![Representing India on a global stage is an incredible honor. This photo is from the World Puppet Carnival in Russia, one of the many international festivals where we've had the privilege to share our traditional and modern Indian puppetry with the world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21c99be9-0d1b-47c6-b94c-8a2e58a37cde)
- [Video: Beyond the stage, I am passionate about passing on this art form. This video shows a glimpse of one of my workshops, where I teach the basics of ventriloquism and puppetry to enthusiastic young learners at our studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ef632fd-6d53-4341-862e-92e71b9eec2f)
- [Video: The iconic Tatya Vinchu, a character created by my father, joins me in this public service announcement. We use our popular puppets to spread important messages, like this campaign for the Election Commission of India encouraging everyone to vote.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/202e1783-a098-4b1d-9f77-9fb1c15f70a1)

### [Puppetry for Film, TV & Advertising](https://mytribe.in/satyajitpadhye/puppetry-for-film-tv-advertising)

Studio in Chembur; Travels for shoots across India

Typically ₹50K-4L per project (estimate)

- ![This is where my passion for practical effects comes to life. I create hyper-realistic puppets, like this crocodile for a Netflix film promotion, focusing on details like the texture of the skin and the glint in the eye to make the unreal feel real.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af6df537-6a55-4af0-a0e7-850744e56c99)
- ![I had the honor of designing and performing with 'Vichaar Kar', India's first healthcare brand mascot, alongside the legendary Anil Kapoor. This project for Sahyadri Hospitals shows how puppetry can make important conversations engaging and memorable for a wide audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e91c8375-2200-48a4-9e9e-232909db7564)
- ![The legacy continues. Tatya Vinchu, the iconic villain my father helped create, is returning to the big screen. Being part of the 'Zapatlela' franchise is a huge part of my journey, blending family tradition with modern filmmaking.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/656d901a-eca0-4a6a-bd39-6661639de8d2)
- ![Taking Indian puppetry to the global stage was a dream come true. Here I am with my team and American puppeteers from the Jim Henson Company, who trained us for our performance with the band Coldplay during their India tour.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ac360a2-5bbe-4952-bb70-27756d39fd7c)
- [Video: One of my unique services is training actors to become convincing ventriloquists on screen. It was a pleasure to work with Aamir Khan for the classic Tata Sky ad, guiding him through the nuances of the art form to perfect his performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe79b276-99ad-4a68-82b8-ba9dcd486d09)
- [Video: Here's a look at how the magic is made. This behind the scenes video shows the process of bringing our crocodile puppets to life for a Netflix promo, from the internal mechanics to the on-set rehearsals with my team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d55fb3b0-7c74-4694-b803-e15ff9e6bcab)
- ![Puppetry can be a powerful tool for social messaging. I was proud to collaborate with Aamir Khan and the Paani Foundation, designing giant puppets to tell the story of farmers' struggles at their Farmer Cup event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb48a503-13ec-4f28-909c-4d4e3cb6e433)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Hi, I’m Satyajit. Puppetry’s been in my blood for ages – my dad, granddad, all of us. Honestly, people always thought it’s just kid stuff, but nope, adults love it too! I even became a CA because, you know, stability, but puppets kept calling. Now, it’s my full-time world, and my wife and daughter are in it too. Labhle amhaas bhagya bolto Marathi (lucky to speak Marathi), lucky to share this joy.

### My work

- **Ventriloquism & Puppetry Shows**: I perform for live events, TV, and films, mixing Marathi ventriloquism performances with local humour.
- **Custom Puppet Character Design**: I create custom puppet characters for ads, brands, and even special 3D printed celebrity puppets.
- **Not Just for Kids**: My scripts are witty, interactive ventriloquism for adults too, not just children.
- **Legacy with a Twist**: From giant puppet event shows to experimenting with tech and AI, I keep our 100-year-old art fresh.