Manish Sachdeva
About Manish Sachdeva
Manish Sachdeva is a Senior Puppeteer for Sesame Street India, known for his work on the children's show Galli Galli Sim Sim, where he portrays multiple characters. He has a diverse background in production and puppeteering, having worked with notable organizations and studied various disciplines related to media and arts.
Work at Sesame
Manish Sachdeva has been serving as a Senior Puppeteer for Sesame Street India since 2005. In this role, he contributes to the development and performance of various puppet characters, bringing educational content to children through engaging storytelling. His extensive experience in puppetry has made him a key figure in the production of the show, which aims to entertain and educate young audiences.
Puppeteering Experience
Prior to his current role, Sachdeva worked at Ford Motor Company as a Puppeteer and Puppet Mascot Builder from 2013 to 2014. He also held positions as Director and Producer at RailYatri.in and IL&FS Skills, where he contributed to various projects in the New Delhi area. His work includes performing multiple characters on the children's television show Galli Galli Sim Sim, such as Boombah, Khadoosa, Cookie Monster, and Zeerak.
Education and Expertise
Manish Sachdeva holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management from the College of Vocational Studies. He furthered his education with a PG Diploma in Audio Programming Production from Indira Gandhi National Open University. Additionally, he has a PG Diploma in Journalism from Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan and a Diploma in Photography from Treveni Kala Sanagam - Camera Art Institute.
Training and Influences
Sachdeva received training under Martin P. Robinson, a notable puppeteer associated with Sesame Street and a former student of Jim Henson. This training has significantly influenced his puppeteering style and techniques, enhancing his contributions to children's programming.
Founding The Puppet Studio
In addition to his work in puppetry, Manish Sachdeva founded The Puppet Studio and Follow Focus Films. These companies are equipped with advanced filmmaking and post-production facilities, allowing for the production of high-quality content in various formats, including television, digital media, and radio.