Sahasa Simha Comics Series
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Sahasa Simha Comics Series conceptualised by Aniruddha jatkar is a detective series in Comics format.[1][2] This comics series is perhaps the first of its kind in the entire south India as it has a famous film star couple Dr. Vishnuvardhan and Bharathi Vishnuvardhan - as the protagonists of the story. The protagonist, Sahasa Simha solves mysteries arisen out of various social problems with able assistance of his two grandchildren Jyesta and Shloka.[3]
The characters of Jyesta and Shloka are created to represent the new generation and to inspire the children to be sensitive towards social issues around them, empathize with the troubled and be proactive in helping them. The characters of Jyesta and Shloka also highlight how the children can use the technical gadgets, their art and creativity in the best interest of the society. While entertaining the children through interesting detective stories, the series also aims to stimulate their innovativeness and build their abilities to think critically.[4]
Each book in the series contains a small worksheet that encourages children to analyse the story critically and learn problem-solving, thus nurturing them to go beyond just reading and comprehending the story. Each book devotes a page to give information about an NGO that undertakes similar work which is addressed in the story and supports people in distress.
Language
The series is published in English and Kannada.
The People Behind Sahasa Simha Comics Series
The concept is further developed by ACK media (Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd.), a premier institution in India that is well-known for its innumerable Comics publications. Reena Puri has edited the series. Keerthi has published the Sahasa Simha Comics Series which is distributed by India Book House (IBH).
Published Books in the Series
| Sl. No. | Title of the book | Theme | Author | Year of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Case of the Reluctant Pickpocket | Children in difficult situations | Sahil Rizwan | 2013 |
| 2 | The Jungle Adventure | Animal Rights | Sahil Rizwan | 2014 |
| 3 | The Case of the Disappearing Books | Girlchild Education | Nalini Ramachandran | 2015 |
References
- ^ "3rd Sahasa Simha comic to be out on Vishnu's death anniversary - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
- ^ "Comic book on legendary actor Vishnuvardhan hits stands - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
- ^ "Sahasasimha Launched". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
- ^ "Vishnuvardhan Comes Alive As Detective Sahasa Simha". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 2016-02-01.