Chacha Chaudhary - Characterization

Characterization

When asked about the inspiration for the series, Pran stated that "Each family has its own wise old man. He solved his problems with common sense, but with a touch of humor. Humor is the basis of my cartoon."

Chacha Chaudhary is remarkably different from most other comic-book superheroes in that he is not a muscleman, nor does he have extraordinary powers. Instead, he uses his shrewd brain and presence-of-mind to fight off evil robbers and thieves. A brain sharper than a needle and faster than a super-computer, state the comic books. does not have state of-the-art machine guns or modern technological gadgets to fight his enemies. All he possesses is a wooden stick with which he fights evil-doers and he does it convincingly.

Chacha Chaudhary's characterization, like that of other Pran's characters, is around middle class typical Indian metro surroundings of the 1970s and 1980s, and it has kept evolving. The usual villains are corrupt government officials, thieves, roadside goons and bullies, tricksters and cons and local thugs. He not only fights them off and helps the common man but also teaches them moral lessons and good behavior. Most of the events end up with goons embarrassed by their deeds. One can see the middle class dealing with everyday's problems. In a way Pran takes a whip at those problems but still maintains a happy go lucky feel with twinkling eyes and smiling faces.

Chacha Chaudhary's intellectual superiority is often acknowledged throughout the comics using the following special mention - dimaag computer se bhi tez chalta hai" meaning brain is faster than computer.