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Google doodle pays tribute to Uncle Pai

New Delhi, September 17
Google India today dedicated a doodle to Anant Pai, founding editor and creator of the iconic Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle comics, on his 82nd birth anniversary.

The man, better known as Uncle Pai, who introduced generations of children to characters like Suppandi, Nasiruddin Hoodja and Shikari Shambu, was featured in the comic book style doodle. It shows him surrounded by Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle comic books in his library. Doodles are decorative changes made to the Google logo to celebrate holidays, special events and lives of famous personalities.

Pai passed away on February 24 after a brief illness. His Amar Chitra Katha stories are regarding the ultimate source of information about India's epics, mythology and history.

Many attribute his success to his intuitive flair for storytelling, his foresight in cultivating outstanding artists like Ram Waeerkar who gave the comics a unique look that the competition could not match and his tireless energy in promoting the stories. — PTI