Feb 18th, 2025
Hosts Sujata Prasad and Oroon Das, in conversation with Padma Shri awardee Dadi Pudumjee, founder of Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust. Pudumjee’s lifelong contributions to Indian culture and puppetry globally brought together an evening of storytelling, deep insights into innovation over the years, and a lasting impact on lives. He founded India’s first contemporary puppet company, pioneering large-scale performances worldwide, conducting workshops across continents, introducing audiences to diverse puppetry forms, and shaping a new generation of artists, all while preserving and evolving India’s rich cultural heritage.
