Famous Indian Puppeteers: Masters of Traditional and Modern Puppetry

🎠Puppetry as a Living Legacy Puppetry in India is much more than just an art form—it is a cultural tradition, a storytelling bridge between the past and the present, and a vibrant legacy passed down through generations. Rooted in folk theatre, ancient myths, and social messages, this beautiful craft has stayed alive because of dedicated artists who have mastered and innovated it over the years. In this post, we celebrate four famous Indian puppeteers—Suresh Dutta, Ranganatha Rao, Dadi Pudumjee, and Ramdas Pandhye—who have transformed Indian puppetry and taken it to global audiences, inspiring countless people along the way.