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title: "Puppetry for a Cause: Impactful Social Awareness Campaigns by Satyajit"
description: "Satyajit Padhye uses puppetry for a cause, creating impactful social awareness campaigns. Partnering with organizations like the Paani Foundation for meaningful storytelling."
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last_updated: 2025-09-08
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# Puppetry for a Cause: Impactful Awareness Campaigns

Tribe Verified · Partnered with Mumbai Police and Paani Foundation.

By [Satyajit Padhye](https://mytribe.in/satyajitpadhye) · Performs across Mumbai & India · ₹65K per event (estimate)

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Beyond the stage, I use the art of puppetry to turn complex social messages into engaging experiences. See how we make advocacy personal.

## Photos and videos

- ![Standing proudly with the 12-foot-tall Ravan puppet we designed for Aamir Khan's Paani Foundation. Each of its ten heads represented a different challenge faced by farmers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/305998fd-ef1f-4427-92be-daa092344617)
- ![In discussion with Aamir Khan about the concept behind the giant puppets for the Paani Foundation's Farmer Cup. Using puppetry for powerful storytelling is at the heart of what we do.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24058559-d325-4c57-890c-ae4423dd3957)
- ![An article from EventFAQs covering our use of giant puppets to tell the story of farmers for the Paani Foundation, an initiative we are very proud to be a part of.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb48a503-13ec-4f28-909c-4d4e3cb6e433)
- ![A newspaper clipping from our voter awareness campaign at Ghatkopar station. My puppet and I were out on the streets encouraging citizens to exercise their right to vote.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a8adb02-0619-4025-be59-b5e6a49b1f97)
- ![With the Mumbai Police for a World No Tobacco Day awareness campaign. My puppets Bunny and a giant cigarette puppet helped deliver a serious message in an engaging way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/461c103b-78b5-40d3-9b56-abbdd62618d9)
- ![With the 'Suraksha Shakti' mascot puppet we created for BSES and the Ministry of Power. This campaign aimed to educate the public about electrical safety in a fun, accessible way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16f0552c-ed15-4a0e-a61f-7b54f71e1c75)
- [Video: A short video introducing 'Suraksha Shakti,' the electrical safety mascot. I explain how we brought the hand-drawn sketch to life as a fully functional puppet in just 15 days.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81593a2c-1925-4c53-89fa-aeec5303d460)
- [Video: My puppet Bunny the Funny and I created this short video to remind everyone in Mumbai about voting day. It's our small way of contributing to the democratic process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7644d115-133a-4ca7-aa1b-4d7034ef75ac)
- [Video: Chotu Singh and I discuss the 'election season' in this humorous clip, reminding everyone to vote wisely. We believe comedy can be a great tool for social messaging.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0e92110-046c-4895-9b12-01d66b77ced0)
- [Video: The iconic villain Tatya Vinchu delivers a message you can't refuse: "Go Vote!" This video was made in collaboration with the Election Commission of India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/202e1783-a098-4b1d-9f77-9fb1c15f70a1)
- ![Posing with officials from the Election Commission during our voter awareness drive. It was great to see such a positive response from the public.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f36a490-dc9d-4348-95b9-5078e6b37a7f)
- ![Interacting with commuters and election officials at a Mumbai railway station to spread awareness about the importance of voting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ad09e27-817a-449b-9c09-c93acf2b5e9c)
- ![A newspaper clipping in Hindi covering our voter awareness campaign, where we used the "talking rabbit" to engage with people.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/578f429c-274f-4873-9aec-899790a678e5)
- ![A female police officer interacts with my puppet during the anti-tobacco campaign. Using puppets helps break the ice and makes the message more memorable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f5f7edf-7e8a-4cc7-b15b-ef243cb4e1d7)
- ![Holding a placard for the SVEEP voter awareness program with my puppet. We performed at various public places to maximize our reach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d79cce3-a15f-469a-8a0f-aa73fff17cf4)
- ![The Mumbai Police team gives a thumbs-up to our anti-tobacco campaign. It was a successful collaboration to promote a healthier lifestyle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/95ae2e45-56c8-487b-bd60-b3f0ea87fd5a)
- ![Another shot with the Ghatkopar Police team. Their support was crucial in making the World No Tobacco Day event a success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c2732e9-3702-4fa4-8bbb-10a9635a26b1)
- ![Engaging with the public and officials during the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 awareness drive. Every vote counts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab0ac164-6da9-4744-a77f-65b7c44b533b)
- ![A newspaper photo of me with my puppet and a group of children, all part of the voter awareness campaign. It's important to instill a sense of civic duty from a young age.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/abd6a8d9-dfd7-494d-8596-6aa7d2739021)
- ![Featured in the Times of India for our work in spreading voter awareness at Ghatkopar station.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/adcecfc8-a5d8-46eb-b81c-d44db0ee6f3b)
- ![The full team of police officers posing with us during the anti-tobacco drive. It's great to see our uniformed forces supporting such causes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3d49fe3-c149-4a55-acd4-dc77b1a69b75)
- ![Another powerful image from the voter awareness campaign, this time with a large group of children.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2f2de43-08ca-42ff-8096-b27fa9741bac)
- ![A Hindi newspaper clipping highlighting our unique method of using puppetry to encourage people to vote.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e36576f7-509f-4e11-96cb-acf837d63908)
- ![A shot from the Mumbai Police's official social media, featuring our "Puppeteering For A Purpose" campaign against tobacco.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f75a2587-5255-4865-bdcf-bc1ba24382be)
- [Video: A teaser video showing the making of the giant 12-foot Ravan puppet for the Paani Foundation. The full story is on my YouTube channel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/286d93c6-e7fe-4080-b905-1ccdf0f8b9cd)
- ![The entire team of dancers and performers with the giant puppets for the Paani Foundation's Farmer Cup. A truly epic production.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30998917-bace-4365-953e-67e841856de5)
- ![A collage of photos showing my interaction with Aamir Khan during the Paani Foundation event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/60b1d8dd-3579-4198-8f75-3a42594fa61a)
- ![Posing with Aamir Khan. It was an honor to contribute our skills to his meaningful Paani Foundation initiative.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/743aba65-82f0-420e-9cc8-ce5031427abe)
- ![With actor Jitendra Joshi, who co-anchored the Farmer Cup event. It was a star-studded evening for a great cause.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c7317a4-8a17-4fd5-81a5-f64204666e04)
- ![At the Paani Foundation event, standing at the podium with my puppet. We had the opportunity to address the 7000 farmers in attendance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a1ed3a2a-6e60-4669-b670-fe918585d9a4)
- ![Another shot from the Paani Foundation event, showing the scale of the stage and our custom-designed podium.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce236f64-7b02-4e90-8193-b14d8e6746ab)
- [Video: A short clip of Aamir Khan meeting my father, Ramdas Padhye, after seeing the giant puppets in action.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1052cb6-e2ff-42af-b059-de6cccaa1668)
- ![A wide shot of the stage during the Paani Foundation's dance drama, showing the beautiful lighting and set design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8b447c8-33ec-411e-8ade-ea603ca4b907)
- [Video: A time-lapse video showing the process of creating the giant Ravan puppet, from sketch to the final towering figure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec4945c4-a4f8-470c-b02c-3a14ac94007f)
- ![Posing with the giant Bali Raja puppet, which symbolized the victory of the farmer. The craftsmanship of our team was on full display.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f74653ea-aab1-4a62-9076-a27d8ccfba0a)
- ![Another angle of the Bali Raja puppet with the performers. The vibrant colors and sheer size made it a centerpiece of the event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8c61ccf-5248-4b4e-ac10-8031b96b78ac)
- ![Posing with both the 'Suraksha Shakti' mascot and the puppet version we created. It's a great example of bringing a 2D character into the 3D world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42f541ec-145b-4c4f-a847-85a53009d434)
- ![A conceptual photo using puppets to send a prayer for peace in Manipur. Art can be a powerful medium for expressing solidarity and hope.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2311e5e7-8bdb-4536-b851-47f53c4ce30a)
- ![A shot from the Mumbai Police's official social media, featuring our "Puppeteering For A Purpose" campaign against tobacco.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ecd663c-7bb8-49b0-a5a9-c66c7cdf612f)

## About Puppetry for a Cause

I don't just put on a show. I design puppets that tell stories which resonate far beyond the stage. Whether it is bringing a 12-foot Ravan to life for farmer awareness or using a mascot to explain electrical safety, I craft puppets that turn complex social messages into simple, relatable conversations.

Bringing a message to life requires more than just performance. When I partner with organizations like the Election Commission or the Mumbai Police, I start by understanding the core message we need to land. For the Paani Foundation's Farmer Cup, my team and I spent two months in our Mumbai studio crafting 12-foot-tall puppets representing both the struggles of farmers and the path to victory. It was not just about the size. It was about the storytelling through traditional Powada poetry. For public safety campaigns, like our work with BSES on the Suraksha Shakti mascot, I convert hand-drawn safety sketches into fully functional puppets in under 15 days. By using characters like our talking rabbit for voter awareness or an oversized cigarette for anti-tobacco drives, we ensure the audience listens because they are entertained. My process involves not just performing, but ensuring the puppet design reflects the seriousness of the issue while remaining approachable for the public. From Ghatkopar station voter drives to stadium-level performances, the goal is always the same. Make the invisible visible and the message memorable.

## About Satyajit Padhye

I am Satyajit Padhye. For me, puppetry is a medium for change, not just entertainment. I work with organizations to craft puppets that strip away the complexity of important social issues and make the conversation engaging for everyone.

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