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4 unusual facts about Pran Kumar Sharma


Lotpot

Chacha Chaudhary, the famous and legendary cartoon character of Hindi comic strip, was created by Pran in 1969 for Lotpot magazine, though it made its first appearance in 1971 in Lotpot.

Pran Kumar Sharma

Apart from Daabu, Indian comics scenario was largely based on reprints of The Phantom and Superman.

In 1983, the then Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi released Pran's comics "Raman - Ham Ek Hain" which promoted national integration.

Pran has also created other cartoon characters like Shrimatiji, Pinki, Billoo, Raman, Channi Chachi and others, which are regularly published in Indian magazines.


Comic Con India

On the last day of the event, Uncle Pai, a renowned educationalist and creator of Indian comics, in particular the Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by Cartoonist Pran, one of the most successful Indian cartoonists, best known as the creator of Chacha Chaudhary.


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