--- title: "Book a Family Legacy Puppet Show | Satyajit Padhye" description: "Experience a century of puppetry with Satyajit Padhye. Our family legacy performances bring iconic characters like Ardhavatrao to your private events." canonical: https://mytribe.in/satyajitpadhye/live-ventriloquism-puppetry-performances/a-family-legacy-on-stage last_updated: 2025-09-08 --- # Celebrating a Century of Indian Puppetry Tribe Verified · Four generations of puppetry excellence By [Satyajit Padhye](https://mytribe.in/satyajitpadhye) · Performs across Mumbai & India · ₹65K per event (estimate) Part of [Live Ventriloquism & Puppetry Performances](https://mytribe.in/satyajitpadhye/live-ventriloquism-puppetry-performances). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/satyajitpadhye/live-ventriloquism-puppetry-performances/gallery) Experience a performance built on over 100 years of family history, where generations of Padhye puppeteers bring stories, laughter, and iconic characters to your stage. ## Photos and videos - ![Three generations on one stage. Here I am with my parents and my daughter Neeva at the "Putul Samaroh" festival in Bhopal. It was a truly special family performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d543ee1d-eeb8-472c-9bf2-53c46e6f4ef3) - ![A family selfie after our show in Bhopal. My father, mother, and daughter are all part of this incredible journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f75c697c-416a-4af5-923b-2a69b724a991) - [Video: A short video from our family show "Carry on Entertainment - Ramdas Padhye Live" in Bhopal, featuring three generations of Padhye puppeteers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14109be9-d403-4e16-a141-09848d96fafe) - ![My wife Rujuta, a skilled puppeteer and pre-school teacher, performing with a string puppet at the European Marathi Sammelan. Her expertise is a huge asset to our team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/63c09fb1-8b7d-4a12-b2e9-44892f18c2b3) - ![A closer look at Rujuta's string puppetry skills. She brings grace and precision to her performances.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c4f5d25-9a8c-47fe-ab3d-b51e763449e1) - ![A candid shot of me performing with a small finger puppet at the European Marathi Sammelan, a show where my whole family participated.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f20d3998-c9fe-4f88-a768-46ce66cbb106) - ![On stage in Leicester with my main partner, the puppet Bunty. This show was special because my wife and daughter also performed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b319528d-4891-4212-8f01-9624b0638895) - ![Performing with my Dalmatian puppet at the European Marathi Sammelan. It's always a joy to bring our full puppet crew to international stages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc4034b4-3ddb-47ba-b867-85864345cabf) - ![My parents, Ramdas and Aparna Padhye, performing with Bunny the Funny during our USA tour. Their chemistry on stage is timeless.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1fc391b7-ef3d-48b4-8f85-baba478e957e) - ![A vintage photo of my father, Ramdas Padhye, with the legendary actor Dev Anand and our 100-year-old puppet, Ardhavatrao.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5246345-f340-428f-b27e-7778c8a0d9b6) - ![A classic black and white photo of my father with the iconic Raj Kapoor in the 1970s, after a performance at the Filmfare Awards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdd65a08-5cb0-4d95-acc2-340bdf3de94c) - ![Another photo with Raj Kapoor, this time featuring our 105-year-old puppet Ardhavatrao. A true meeting of legends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4403d358-e321-43dd-9afb-93f9bdaa7ca0) - [Video: A clip from a performance at Subhedar Wada, Kalyan, one of the oldest Ganapati Pandals. My mother Aparna and daughter Neeva are seen enjoying the show.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ecc44ca7-7eba-4dfc-ab95-e0fd8efa8492) - ![My parents on stage in Washington DC with Ardhavatrao. Even after decades, my father's passion for the art is as strong as ever.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a68f85df-d52b-4d41-b7eb-4435a0f25e94) - ![My father performing with a large, colorful puppet during our USA tour. He continues to inspire me and audiences worldwide.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70fa56d7-0ccf-44bd-ab26-4b63094c2c8f) - ![A wide shot of the audience during our show in Washington DC. It was a family tour, and we were thrilled with the response.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc2ba621-0c96-4a8b-a5c9-8ccf73505e57) - [Video: A clip of my father, Ramdas Padhye, performing for a new generation of kids in Dallas, Texas, during our 2023 USA tour.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/feb1818b-6956-4c28-bcb3-8a045c7d975f) - ![My mother Aparna and I on stage during the USA tour. She has been the anchor of our shows for many years.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a47b2e68-e8e1-4a8c-acda-d56b602a2e3d) - ![A solo shot of me during our USA tour, where I demonstrated puppet design to connect with the younger audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b556a7f6-2e73-4d3a-9aea-8b2f38a2df7a) - [Video: My parents performing their classic routine with Bunny the Funny at the "Putul Samaroh" festival. Their comedic timing is impeccable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61785cd0-3e59-42af-894c-5d8e95087b79) - [Video: Glimpses from the "Putul Samaroh" in Bhopal, where our entire family, including my daughter Neeva, performed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/36956efa-9d30-4390-ad5e-5f35b619550d) ## About A Family Legacy on Stage When you book us for your event, you are not just getting a performer. You are inviting a century of family tradition to your venue. My father Ramdas, my wife Rujuta, and I work together to create a show that bridges generations, featuring legacy characters that have been part of our family for over 100 years. It is a live, interactive experience where the puppets become as much a part of your celebration as the guests themselves. Puppetry is more than ventriloquism to us. It is the heartbeat of the Padhye family. From the time my grandfather introduced this art form to our household, the goal has remained consistent. We combine traditional puppetry with high-energy ventriloquism, ensuring the humor appeals to everyone from children to grandparents. Our performance lineup for this cluster often features the iconic Ardhavatrao, the puppet that has entertained audiences for over a century. Performing alongside my father, Ramdas Padhye, is a distinct experience. You see the seamless passing of the torch and the joy he still finds in every show. My wife Rujuta brings her own precision with string puppetry, and our daughter Neeva is now stepping into the act, representing the fourth generation of our family tradition. Whether it is a private gathering or a public festival, we do not follow a rigid script. We read the room. If the crowd is younger, we lean into our high-energy, modern puppet interactions. For family celebrations, we incorporate observational comedy that touches on relatable local topics, keeping the energy lively. We bring our own professional sound systems and technical support, ensuring the focus remains entirely on the performance. You are not just watching a show. You are witnessing a history that remains vital, funny, and deeply human. ## About Satyajit Padhye I am Satyajit, and I live for this art. My family has been at this for over 100 years, from my father, Ramdas, to my wife Rujuta and our daughter Neeva. We do not just perform; we share a part of our life with you on stage, keeping the legacy alive one puppet at a time. 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