Dr Vishuvardhan into a comic book hero

Dr Vishnuvardhan may have passed away, but his memories are still fresh in our minds. In an attempt to make the Legend known to future generations, his son-in-law and actor Aniruddh has decided to turn Dr Vishnuvardhan into a comic book hero.

The comic book series will be called Sahasasimha and a highlight of the Series will be Vishnuvardhan’s grandchildren Shloka and Jeshta, who will also feature in the book along with their grandfather.

The Comic Series which will be distributed by comic book pioneer Amar Chitra Katha is all set to be released on December 30.

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Dr Vishnuvardhan In Sahasa Simha Again!

It's a good news for Dr Vishnuvardhan fans. The actor, who was called as a Lion of Kannada film Industry, will soon be seen as a protagonist in a comic book series. The book is named after the actor's title 'Sahasa Simha'. On the celebration of the actor's 64th Birthday in Abhimaan Studio, Bangalore, the official announcement was made by Vishnu's son-in-law Anirudh Jhathkar. Anirudh said, "Sahasa Simha is aimed at keeping the late actor alive in the hearts of not just the present generation of fans, but also for young people." It is said that Anirudh came up with the idea of making Vishnu into a comic star as kids easily associate with superheroes. The rough design of the book was released on Wednesday, September 18, by Karnataka Governor HR Bharadwaj. The comic will feature Vishnuvardhan, where he helps his grand children Jyesta and Shlokha to fight crime. The book will be released on December 30, 2013. It is said that the movie Sahasa Simha, which was released in the year 1982, gave him the title 'Sahasa Simha Vishnuvardhan'. Vishnu performed daredevil stunts in the movie without using the body double. Bollywood diva Kaajal Kiran was paired opposite Vishnuvardhan in the movie, and it was directed by Joe Simon.

Amar Chitra Katha arrive on Windows 8

India's legendary comics, Amar Chitra Katha arrive on Windows 8

Amar Chitra Katha has played an important part in the childhoods of millions of readers in India. A legendary household name in India, Amar Chitra Katha is India’s leading storyteller and largest comics publisher, and synonymous with Indian fables from the great epics, mythology, history, literature, and oral folktales. Now you can enjoy Amar Chitra Katha comic titles on Windows 8...

The digital storefront offers over 200 Amar Chitra Katha titles in in a downloadable, easy-to-read format. This app provides an enhanced reading experience with digitally remastered comics displayed in a panel-by-panel view mode for ease of reading on smaller devices, or the standard flipbook mode.

I quite liked the fact that the app specifically states while signing in that they do not advertise to or collect any information of children. The Spotlight section will keep you informed of the new releases as well as titles relevant to the season or month. The Recommendations section suggests titles which are on best-reads list of the editors.

The ACK Comics app will be available exclusively on the Windows 8 platform for the first month, and can be downloaded from the Windows Store. Also, an Editor's Pick of five comics will be available free of cost to Windows 8 users.

The ACK Comics app is a must have if you are a comics enthusiast or have a growing kid at home. Explore the colorful realm of stories that will entertain and inform through the best of Indian mythology, literature, and history.
Source : wpcentral.com

Fantasies of Comic-Con 2013 Mumbai

After receiving an overwhelming response last year, Comic Con has returned to Mumbai once again. Held at the Goregaon Exhibition Centre in Western Mumbai, the two day (21st-22ndDecember) Film and Comics Convention is sure to witness a massive response indeed again. With over 5 lakh likes on their official Facebook page itself, the Comic Con India fever has indeed gone viral! Having visited the Convention myself, I can barely resist sharing my experiences of my day well-spent at Comic Con!

With this year's mascot being the Wonderbai, an Indian crossover of the comic character Wonder Woman, the Comic Con started off with a Bang! Life size statues of the Marvel Comicsuperheroes Iron Man and The Hulk welcome you with their trade mark poses. You name it and you would find all the possible comic merchandises at the stalls put up. Apart from Internal DC and Marvel, a host of other Indian comics too made good use of this platform to garner the attention of the crowd.

From superhero T-shirts, to posters, to masks the stalls held at the Comic Con had loads to offer to the enthusiastic crowd. Not to forget the highlight of it all, the Comic Con volunteers dressed fancily in different comic character get-ups. At one corner you would find a Barbarian holding his club and posing with the visitors so at the other end you would find a Japanese Anime character with a 4 feet sword! Guys dressed in hooded capes and masks could be spotted everywhere while the girls too showcased fancy outfits of characters like Harry Potter's Hermione, Lara Croft, Asguardian Princess and also Batman's Poison Ivy.

While amidst all the pomp and fun-fare, the entire idea of promoting a platform especially for Indian comics held true till the end of the convention. Popular Indian comic journals and comic books were on sale establishing a presence in the minds of the youth! Acclaimed Indian artists and comic writers including the likes of Cyrus Daruwala, Abhijeet Kini and Kailash Iyer addressed the youth of the scope and potential Indian comic industry now possesses. With Batman and Iron man being more than popular, what until today remains over-shadowed are our very own Indian comic characters and stories? Some ever-green Indian comics too likeChacha Chowdhary, Tinkle and Amar Chitrakatha made their presence available. It is true that gone are the days when we actually picked up a normal comic off the stall and read it. Having realized this, the organizers had brought in various agencies who have initiated promoting Indian comics through mobile apps and through other online mediums.

The entire ambience of the hall seemed like fantasy land coming to life in front of your eyes. Quizzes were held, comics were on display all over the place, and upcoming movies were previewed (as well as the delightful fancy dress characters). All these made the entire Comic Con adventure a day's worth. It was a fantasy world totally!
Source:-http://www.coolage.in

Mumbai Film & Comics Convention 2013