Chacha Chaudhary is a very popular
Indian comic book character, created by cartoonist
Pran.
[1] The comic comes in ten Indian languages including
Hindi and
English and has sold almost ten million copies. It has also been made into a television series with
Raghuvir Yadav playing .
History
Chacha Chaudhary was created in 1971 for the Hindi magazine Lot-pot. It soon became popular among kids and the elderly alike.According to a Diamond Comic
press release the Indian kids in the age group 10–13 years ranked
Chacha Chaudhary as their most recognizable comic book character.He has also been featured as a guest in other Diamond Comics series, with Billoo, Pinki and Lucky.
Biography
Chacha Chaudhary is a middle class Indian, frail but an extremely intelligent old man. The word chacha means paternal uncle in Hindi, while Chaudhary
is a term used for big landlords or the most honorable, elderly or a
respectable person in small villages or towns in India for various
communities like those of Jats.Chacha Chaudhary's attire includes his red turban, a wooden stick, a waistcoat
with a double inside pocket, and a pocket watch. His household consists
of his wife Bini (Chachi), a faithful street dog called Rocket and a
giant called Sabu. Chacha Chaudhary enjoys eating watermelon with
relish, and takes off for a walk with Sabu and Rocket, whenever Chachi
nags him.Everybody in town knows that whenever Chacha Chaudhary goes out with
his family, he never locks the door of his house; but nobody has been
successful in robbing the house. Sometimes his head or nose itches when
any trouble is going to happen.
Supporting characters
- Sabu
Bini Chachi
Chhajju Chaudhary
Rocket (Raaket)
