The Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust is the country's leading established platform for Indian and International puppetry. Since 1987, Ishara puppet theatre has created many pioneering, innovative and award-winning shows that have educated, enriched, entertained and transformed artists and audiences alike worldwide. Established by Dadi D. Pudumjee, one of India's foremost and innovative puppeteers, Ishara has brought many serious social issues to the forefront through their puppetry work.