| Shikari Shambu | |
|---|---|
 Cover Page for Shikari Shambu: Escapades (No. 5) | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | ACK Media |
| First appearance | Tinkle, 1983 |
| Created by | Vasant B. Halbe Luis Fernandes |
| In-story information | |
| Place of origin | India |
| Abilities | Luck and rifle |
Shikari Shambu (Hunter Shambu) is an Indian comics character created by Vasant Halbe and Luis Fernandes[1] for the Tinkle magazine in 1983. Shikari Shambu is one of the characters of Tinkle.[2]
Shambu is a cowardly and lazy shikari (hunter) whom the rest of the world perceives as courageous.[3] He always tries to run away from dangerous animals, but due to some stroke of luck always ends up as a hero. He lives with his wife Shanti. In The Legend of Shikari Shambu (Tinkle Magazine No.573), it was revealed that Shambu, before being called "Shikari" Shambu, fell on a tiger and knocked him out. It was after this incident that he got the name "Shikari" Shambu.
He is shown wearing a large pith helmet that completely covers his face and green shorts and a shirt. He carries a large rifle which he usually never uses, even in comics he does use his rifle he never killed or shot an animal. [citation needed]
The character has been adapted for animation and mobile video game adaptations have been released by Nazara Technologies (including Shikari Shambu - The Game and Shikari Shambu Jungle Run).
- ^ "Remember these Indian comic book heroes?". mid-day. 2014-08-25. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
- ^ "Now watch Suppandi and Shikari Shambu on YouTube". hindustantimes.com. 2015-10-07. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
- ^ "5 Unforgettable Indian Comic Heroes of All-Time". India.com. 2015-10-16. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
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