The demise of one of the most loved 'UNCLE' viz.Anant Pai at the age of 81,the person who pioneered the book revolution in India saddened the hearts of many avid book lovers.A Chemical engineer by profession who took to editing and publishing mythological Stories by Chance.It is said that on a Quiz show in the early 1960's he was aghast on learning that Young Indian kids during that time had access to Greek History but couldn't remember the name of King Rama's mother.
In 1965 after introducing the kids to INDRAJAL COMICS featuring Mandrake, Luthar & Phantom which he merely published after obtaining rights from abroad he started publishing ''Amar Chitra Katha'' books in 1967 featuring both mythological characters like Rama,Krishna ,Hanuman and Shivaji,Rana Pratap etc.The books were featured in a lucid style with pictures used as a backup which was a instant hit amongst Parents and kids alike.The rich and varied culture of Indian History /Mythology was depicted and expressed in a magazine that was cheap,vibrant and devoid of any gross misrepresentation or distortion of facts.The phenomenal success can be gauged from the fact that the comics were published in 38 Languages and featured nearly 500 stories.
The number of readers have dwindled considerably with the advent of technologies like the Internet and Cable TV boom since the early 1990's.
The credit of conveying the message in a simple lucid manner will always go to Uncle Pai who along with his band of technicians weaved magic amongst the readers and carried them into a different magical world where truth always prevailed and high morals were maintained and presented with a deft and loving touch.
Uncle Pai,you have not only immortalised the Amar Chitra Katha but unknowingly been framed together within it till eternity for all of us who have been lucky enough to have been born in an era which saw an eminent Story Teller like You!
There's no Denying that your Humble and noble Soul will rest in Peace.
Thank You For being a leading light and for enriching and enlighting our Knowledge!!
While the Mortal world down below craves for Your Wit,Style and wisdom God would be Proud to have a Story Teller amongst His Kingdom who can ease his tiredness from Controlling this Self Centred and Money Centric Human Race.
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