Pran Kumar Sharma, popularly known as Pran, was a renowned Indian cartoonist and comic book creator. He was born on August 15, 1938, in Kasur, Punjab, British India, and passed away on August 6, 2014, in Mumbai, India.
Pran is best known for creating the iconic Indian comic book character, Chacha Chaudhary. Chacha Chaudhary, a middle-aged man with a red turban and a white mustache, was known for his wit, intelligence, and problem-solving abilities. The character quickly became a household name and was published in numerous languages across India.
Pran’s career as a cartoonist began in the 1960s when he started working for the Delhi-based newspaper, Milap. He later worked for other publications, including the Blitz and the Indian Express. In 1971, he started his own comic book series, which included characters such as Shrimatiji, Billoo, and Pinki. These characters became extremely popular among Indian children and adults alike.