These character figures used by Late Prof. Y. K. Padhye are from unknown figure makers from England in early 1920. 

Ramdas Padhye at the age of eight, performed his first professional ventriloquism show with these figures and thereafter made prolific use of vent and other puppets in stage performance, films, radio and T.V. ads.

Late Prof. Yeshwant K. Padhye with his most popular vent figures  Shamu & Gampu.

Ramdas Padhye is actively supported in his performances by his wife Aparna Ramdas renowned singer, actress, and puppeteer in her own rights.Aparna has done M.A. in Marathi Literature and has great command over Marathi language. Aparna married to Ramdas in 1981 and slowly started learning the intricacies of this art of puppetry and ventriloquism. Aparna has regularly appeared on National Television in 1980's and 90's. Ramdas and Aparna both of them perform various skits together along with their respective puppets on Husband-Wife theme.

Ramdas Padhye & Aparna Padhye with puppets

Ramdas, Aparna and sons Satyajit and Parikshit with puppets

Satyajit Padhye along with his puppet made by him    

Ramdas Padhye's son Satyajit is a budding Ventriloquist, Puppeteer and Puppet maker.He has assisted him in various stage shows & plays.He also represented "INDIA" at Japan Ventriloquist Festival held in Tokyo.He is a 3rd generation Ventriloquist who hopes to carry on the legacy of his father.Click Here