Satyajit Padhye
Satyajit Padhye | |
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 Satyajit Padhye with puppet Chotu Singh | |
| Born | Satyajit Padhye May 5, 1983 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse | Rujuta Padhye |
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| Website | www |
Satyajit Padhye (born May 5, 1983) is an Indian ventriloquist and puppeteer[1] carrying on the legacy of his father Ramdas Padhye and grandfather Y. K. Padhye.[2] He also trained Bollywood stars in the art of ventriloquism and how to use technology to create unique puppets for films.[3][4] Satyajit also appeared on television reality shows and performed with Bollywood actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan.[5][6][7] Satyajit along with his father Ramdas Padhye designed India's first 3D printed puppet of Aditya Roy Kapur, for film Ludo and also trained Aditya who played a ventriloquist role in the movie.[8][9] Satyajit also represented India at Rainforest World Puppetry Carnival in Sarawak, Malaysia and 5th China Quanzhou International Puppetry Festival in China.[10]
Early life
Satyajit Padhye was born on 5 May 1983[11] to Ramdas Padhye and Aparna Padhye in Mumbai. Satyajit obtained a degree in Commerce from Podar College.[12] Satyajit became a Chartered Accountant in 2009 before pursuing the art of ventriloquism and puppetry as a career under his father Ramdas Padhye.[13] Satyajits married Rujuta Padhye, an animator and a painter.[14][15]
Career
Satyajit started as an assistant puppeteer at the age of ten in Bharat Dabholkar's play Good Night Baby Dino.[16]
In 2009, Satyajit was a finalist of India's Got Talent aired on Colors Channel.[17][18] Satyajit also performed on the television show Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 5. [19][20]
In 2014, Satyajit performed on the reality show Big Boss 8 alongside Salman Khan.[21][22]
References
- ^ "The handwash kirtan". Mid-day. 5 April 2020.
- ^ "This lockdown, find a new voice within you". Hindustan Times. 15 May 2020.
- ^ "Aditya Roy Kapoor's unusual skill". Deccan Chronicle. 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Mumbais father-son duo train Bollywood stars on ventriloquism'". Times Of India. 31 March 2023.
- ^ "Mumbais father-son duo train Bollywood stars on ventriloquism'". Times Of India. 31 March 2023.
- ^ "Moments of spectacle". The Hindu. 5 May 2017.
- ^ "Hitting a century". Mumbai Mirror. 20 January 2018.
- ^ "Aditya Roy Kapur becomes Bollywood's first actor to get his 3D look alike puppet designed". Bollywood Hungama. 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Mumbais father-son duo train Bollywood stars on ventriloquism'". Times Of India. 31 March 2023.
- ^ "Hitting a century". Mumbai Mirror. 20 January 2018.
- ^ "Satyajit Padhye". nettv4u.com.
- ^ "करिअर कथा : बोलक्या बाहुल्यांचा दोस्त". Loksatta. 5 January 2018.
- ^ "Mumbais father-son duo train Bollywood stars on ventriloquism'". Times Of India. 31 March 2023.
- ^ "Relative value: Look who's talking". Mumbai Mirror. 4 January 2015.
- Tribune India. 25 August 2015.
- ^ "The passionate puppeteer". Mumbai Mirror. 5 November 2009.
- ^ "Toon tour comes to town - Telekids Disney Magic at City Centre Salt Lake from today". Telegraph India. 11 November 2011.
- ^ "Ventriloquism – the voice within". Education Times. 27 November 2009.
- india.com. 25 September 2017.
- Tribune India. 25 August 2015.
- bollywoodlife.com. 9 November 2014.
- TED. 20 January 2019.
External links
- Satyajit Padhye at IMDb
- Satyajit Padhye on Instagram