Hashim Haider

Hashim Haider is a puppeteer, writer, and actor who performs Akshar Kumar on Galli Galli Sim Sim, the Indian co-production of Sesame Street.
Haider joined the show in 2006 originally as a puppet wrangler. From the second season onwards, he has portrayed Akshar Kumar and helped make him one of the most prominent Muppet characters on Galli. In season 6 of Galli Galli Sim Sim (2013) Akshar Kumar Appeared as a constant character with a new name - 'Hero'.
Haider also works as a freelance puppetry artist in Mumbai, India.
DSC_0164.jpg|Hashim Haider with "Bollywood Dude" in Galli Galli Sim Sim
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Category:International Sesame Street Performers
Category:Puppet Wranglers