Saturday, February 26, 2011

Uncle Pai- Amar Chitra Katha.

The man who taught me the most outside the classroom passed away.

His Amar Chitra Kathas must have goaded many like me to pick up a pencil and sketch.

The caric posted here is my Shraddhanjali to the man.

Rest in peace, amigo.
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14 comments:

  1. AK KapilaFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    I have not read any of his stuff, but the caricture spks volumes of his impression ,he left on those who read him.
    akk.

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  2. PaaheeFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    An educator par excellence who impacted our generation with his colorful kathas. A fitting tribute to the master by the doodler on the roof.

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  3. AhanaFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Fab tribute

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  4. katzFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Good one.

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  5. Institute of Management and Business AdministrationFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Good tribute,No one can forget Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle.

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  6. SridharFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Amar "chitra"....could continue....what say PAL?

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  7. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Thank you all for the comments. and, yes, the Chitras will remain Amar. so will Pai.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    What talent ! Haven't seen a better combination with both words and illustrations. I am not talking abt Amar Chitra Katha. Talking abt Panda Chitra Katha.

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  9. gouriFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    i do not have the words or the talent to express my regret at the passing away of a story teller par excellence.

    Panda, a great tribute, a wonderfully apt tribute to a wonderful person who made childhood a treasure trove of stories.

    i picked up a few ACKs an dreread them....

    My sisters join me in appreciating your tribute.

    May the Force be with Uncle pai and Us.

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  10. VasantaFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    What fond memories I have of ACK. Uncle Pai, you enriched my childhood (and adult life....I still love to read ACK comics)! Terrific sketch tribute, thanks for sharing.
    Vasanta (Gouri Usha's sister)

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  11. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Ramprasad, Gouri, Vasanta. Thank you all.

    Uncle Pai will be happy...

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  12. MadhuFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Dear panda......fantastic sketch......great tribute...uncle pai's ACKs were a real treaure,I remember whosever had them was much sought after guy or gal ! I remember we all gathered in the class room in the lunch interval surrounding the ACK and one of us read it loudly....Wow...super memories related to ACKs..

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  13. PrasunFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Dear Puro:
    Awesome tribute.
    I still treasure them. ACK Amar rahai. Uncle Pai........... RIP.
    Prasun (KVM batch, 1973)

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  14. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Thanks Prasun and Madhu!!

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