Do you know, Chacha Chaudhary's brain works
faster than computer?
The man who created that blockbuster series is none other than PRAN, who is
considered as the
Father of Indian Comics, Because he was the one
who in 1960, created first indigenous cartoons strips having Indian
characters and based on local themes. Before that all comics were imported
from foreign countries.
Maurice Horn, the editor of World Encyclopedia of Comics, has described him
in his book as - Walt Disney of India (page 42, 1999 edition)
More than 2 millions readers all over the country regularly enjoy the
exploits of his famous characters
CHACHA CHAUDHARY, SABU, SHRIMATI JI,
PINKI, BILLOO, RAMAN, and CHANNIE CHICHI etc. which are published in 10
different languages all over India. Entertaining generations after
generation Pran's comics have been constant companion of every youngsters
growing up. His all characters are drawn from middle class society. He has
so far published more than 500 titles and a number of newspapers regularly
carry his features.
His Comics Chacha Chaudhary has been adapted for a TV serial which was
telecast up to 600 episodes on India's premiere channel SAHARA ONE. That is
countries first serial based on Indian Comics. Travelled widely over the
Globe including countries like America, England, France, Germany, Australia,
Spain, China, South Korea etc. He delivered speeches to the gatherings of
cartoonists on the subject wherever he went.
Humor is the base of all stories. "If I could put a smile on the face
of poor, I would consider my Life successful" - he says. Apart from
that his comics always has a social message to convey.
QUALIFICATIONS:-
M.A. (Political science) :
Higher grade 4 year course in Fine arts, Government of Maharashtra.
HONOURS:-
- Lifetime achievement award' 2001 presented by then Karnataka Chief
minister S.M Krishna on behalf of Indian Institute of Cartoonists.
- Man of the Year 1995 Award by Limca Book of records for popularizing
comics in the country.
- In 1983, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi released his comic book, RAMAN
- United we stand which depicted communal harmony.
- Two episodes of Chacha Chaudhary acquired by International Museum of
Cartoon Art, USA.
- Listed in World Encyclopedia of Comics. (Chelsea House Publishers;
1999 Edition USA)
- Senior Member of Australian Cartoonist Society.
