Live Puppetry and Ventriloquism Stage Shows
From international concert stages to intimate theatre, I bring a century of puppetry legacy to life for audiences across the globe.
Here I am backstage during the Coldplay tour in India, introducing "The Weirdos" puppet band. My team and I performed with them on stage for all five shows, a truly surreal experience.
A "sky full of stars" moment for me, posing with some of 'The Weirdos' puppets backstage at the Coldplay concert. Being part of this massive production was a memory for a lifetime.
During the Coldplay tour, my team and I were trained by incredible American puppeteers Nicolette and Drew from the Jim Henson Company. Learning from the best in the world was an invaluable experience.
A look at what happens below the stage during a Coldplay concert. While Chris Martin sings above, my team of puppeteers is down below, grooving along while operating the puppets for the audience.
A compilation of moments from the Coldplay India tour. Being selected by their management and performing on the world's biggest stage was a dream come true for me and my team.
The grand finale of "Ardhavatrao 100 Not Out," a special show telecast on Zee Marathi celebrating my father's iconic puppet character. The entire family and our team of puppeteers were on stage with a diverse array of puppets.
Another group photo from the "Ardhavatrao 100 Not Out" stage. This show was a massive production featuring dozens of different puppet styles, from traditional to modern.
A beautiful family moment on stage during the "Ardhavatrao 100 Not Out" show. My father, my wife, my daughter, and I all performed together, representing four generations of puppetry.
The Padhye family and our team of puppeteers on stage. This show was a celebration of our family's century-long journey in the art of puppetry.
A stunning life-sized puppet of a Lavani dancer, created for our Zee Marathi special. The puppet is operated by a puppeteer in black, creating a magical illusion of dance.
About Live Stage Performances & International Tours
When I take a puppet on stage, it is not just one person talking. For shows like the Coldplay India tour, my team and I collaborated with puppeteers from the Jim Henson Company to refine our stage movement and synchronisation. Whether it is a solo ventriloquism set or a large-scale theatrical production, I focus on the technical details—the way a puppet breathes, turns its head, or reacts to the live music—that make an audience forget they are watching foam and fabric.
Puppetry is a living, breathing performance art that requires precise coordination. My stage shows range from one-man ventriloquism acts that rely on quick wit and local humour, to massive, multi-person productions that require weeks of choreography.
My approach to live performance is rooted in the legacy my father and grandfather built, but I adapt it for modern venues. For large-scale events or televised specials like 'Ardhavatrao 100 Not Out' on Zee Marathi, I bring a full team of trained puppeteers to ensure every movement is fluid and professional. We handle the mechanics, the voices, and the spatial awareness required to make puppets interact naturally with other performers or live bands.
I treat every performance—whether it is an intimate corporate gathering or a stadium show—with the same technical rigor. If you are looking to add an element of surprise or storytelling to your event, I can work with you to choose the right characters and format. We can create interactive routines, stage-managed skits, or even integrate specific branding into the script. Because I build my own puppets in my Mumbai studio, I can also fabricate bespoke characters specifically for your event’s theme or requirements.
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