Satyajit Padhye

About

I grew up with puppetry all around me - it's in my blood, not just my hands. For me, puppets are way more than kids' stuff. I use them to make stories hit harder, whether it’s a movie villain everyone remembers, a crocodile you think could be real, or a brand mascot that sticks in your mind.

What I Do

• Bring stories to life for films, TV, and ads using practical creature effects for cinema, not just CGI.
• Design everything from cheeky mascots to monsters, with a focus on hyper-realistic puppet fabrication.
• Work closely with your team - from first sketch to final take on set.

Some Highlights

• Tatya Vinchu (Zapatlela) - the OG Marathi puppet villain, still going strong.
• 3D-printed Aditya Roy Kapur for Netflix’s Ludo.
• Crocodile puppet for Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba promos.
• Vichaar Kar, India’s first healthcare brand puppet, with Anil Kapoor.
• Trained Aamir Khan as a ventriloquist for Tata Sky’s classic ad.

How It Works

• Full process: concept, build, performance, and even green screen or multi-puppeteer shots.
• On-set celebrity puppet training for ads and movies - I make sure your actors look like pros.
• Based in Mumbai, but have worked with everyone from Coldplay to Indian TV legends.

If you want your screen story to feel real, puppets can do what pixels just can’t.