Diamond Toons partnered with Foxstar Studios for 'Chacha Chaudhary and Mr. X' comic
New Delhi, 30th March, 2015: Diamond Toons, the publisher of the famous Chacha Chaudhary comic series have partnered with Fox Star Studios to integrate the comic-book on the upcoming sci-fi thriller movie starring Emraan Hashmi in and as Mr. X. The publisher would create a special edition integrating Chacha Chaudhary and Sabu with Mr. X – the special edition has been titled as Chacha Chaudhary and Mr. X will be released by Emraan Hashmi himself in Delhi. Produced by Vishesh Films and presented by Foxstar Studios, Mr. X will hit the screens on 17th April, 2015.
The comic will feature Emraan Hashmi as Mr. X, the invisible superhero with the man whose brain runs faster than a computer - Chacha Chaudhary and his giant companion Sabu from Jupiter resolving cases and combat criminals with Mr. X. This exclusive edition of comic will be printed in 5 different languages – Hindi, English, Bengali, Marathi and Gujarati. The comic book with a print run of 5,00000 copies will be available PAN India before the movie release. Moreover, the comic will also be released on all mobile and digital platforms.
The classic character of Chacha Chaudhary is ubiquitous in memoir of every childhood and has touched emotions of millions of people across the country. From cricket to political issues, the comic has always covered day to day issues laced with fantastic satire and sense of humor. Being a cult brand, Chacha Chaudhary has built up a diverse fan following over the years. The idea behind this special edition is to reach out the same massive fan following of the legendary character Chacha Chaudhary, giving a strong platform to Mr. X to connect instantly to people in multiple languages and genres.
The comic will feature Emraan Hashmi as Mr. X, the invisible superhero with the man whose brain runs faster than a computer - Chacha Chaudhary and his giant companion Sabu from Jupiter resolving cases and combat criminals with Mr. X. This exclusive edition of comic will be printed in 5 different languages – Hindi, English, Bengali, Marathi and Gujarati. The comic book with a print run of 5,00000 copies will be available PAN India before the movie release. Moreover, the comic will also be released on all mobile and digital platforms.
The classic character of Chacha Chaudhary is ubiquitous in memoir of every childhood and has touched emotions of millions of people across the country. From cricket to political issues, the comic has always covered day to day issues laced with fantastic satire and sense of humor. Being a cult brand, Chacha Chaudhary has built up a diverse fan following over the years. The idea behind this special edition is to reach out the same massive fan following of the legendary character Chacha Chaudhary, giving a strong platform to Mr. X to connect instantly to people in multiple languages and genres.
Diamond Toons is to distribute, own and have final creative and story board of the complete comic book. Earlier also, Chacha Chaudhary and Sabu have aligned with successful Bollywood movies like "Boss" with Akshay Kumar for the exclusive promotional campaigns. They were also roped in with IPL cricket team – the Delhi Daredevils for a special comic edition. However, this is the first time; a sci-fi superhero movie is being integrated with the Chacha Chaudhary comic story.
Shikha Kapur, Chief Marketing Officer of Fox Star Studios says, "Mr X is an entertainer in the truest sense.It’s a tale of justice and redemption, replete with excellent special effects, thrilling chase sequences, designed to appeal to family audiences, especially kids who thrive on larger-than-life action heroes.The character of Mr. X is intriguing one –cloaked in his invisibility powers, he dares to use the law in his own way to correct the wrongs that have been unleashed in the system. We found a relevant and engaging connect with one the most endearing icons in Indian popular culture -Chacha Chaudhary – the tireless crusader of justice and beloved of children for so many years. We are really happy to have Diamond Toons to partner with us in this unique association: to come up with an exciting comic book featuring Chacha Chaudhary and Mr X - two characters separated by age, but united in their intentions to fight crime rampant in our society. We, at Fox Star Studios, have always believed in extending the appeal of our films beyond the traditional platform, and this association is a firm step in that direction."
Looking for the ways to capitalize the new trends in comics, Mr. N K Verma, Chairman, Diamond Group said, “We are delighted to partner with Foxstar Studios for this exclusive edition of 'Chacha Chaudhary and Mr. X'. Chacha Chaudhary and Sabu have captured the attention of numerous readers traversing various age groups. Emraan Hashmi has paid tribute to Pran by becoming a part of his latest comic Chacha Chaudhary and Mr. X. And according to me, this is the best way an artist can accolade another artist for his creations.”
“The combination of Chacha Chaudhary, Sabu and Mr. X is definitely a step ahead in the Indian comic history. As the iconic character Chacha Chaudhary and Sabu have always portrayed the ideal combo of brain and muscle, adding the power of Mr. X and the three working together to fight against evil will be a new element for the comic lovers” says Mr. Nikhil Pran, brand custodian.
Looking for the ways to capitalize the new trends in comics, Mr. N K Verma, Chairman, Diamond Group said, “We are delighted to partner with Foxstar Studios for this exclusive edition of 'Chacha Chaudhary and Mr. X'. Chacha Chaudhary and Sabu have captured the attention of numerous readers traversing various age groups. Emraan Hashmi has paid tribute to Pran by becoming a part of his latest comic Chacha Chaudhary and Mr. X. And according to me, this is the best way an artist can accolade another artist for his creations.”
“The combination of Chacha Chaudhary, Sabu and Mr. X is definitely a step ahead in the Indian comic history. As the iconic character Chacha Chaudhary and Sabu have always portrayed the ideal combo of brain and muscle, adding the power of Mr. X and the three working together to fight against evil will be a new element for the comic lovers” says Mr. Nikhil Pran, brand custodian.
About Chacha Chaudhary:
Chacha Chaudhury ka dimaag computer se bhi tej chalta hai, is one of the most iconic statements in Indian comic fiction penned by one of India’s greatest comic fiction writers, Pran, creator of the legendary Chacha Chaudhury! There would be few Indians today who have not grown up reading Chacha Chaudhary comics with the giant Sabu, Billoo and Pinki in tow. Cartoonist Pran was one of the most recognized and popular writers in comic fiction in India, breezing in the concept of an intelligent man with sharp wit to Indian children as opposed to a diet of erstwhile foreign superheroes like Phantom and Mandrake. Cartoonist Pran, left behind a rich legacy of comics that we will be always adored. The lovable Chacha Choudhary breaks stereotypes in every possible way. Age is just a number for him as he flaunts his white moustache and red turban with grace. He has a set of formulas which he and his accomplices know by heart. Here is the list of Chacha Chaudhary trivia:
Chacha Chaudhury ka dimaag computer se bhi tej chalta hai, is one of the most iconic statements in Indian comic fiction penned by one of India’s greatest comic fiction writers, Pran, creator of the legendary Chacha Chaudhury! There would be few Indians today who have not grown up reading Chacha Chaudhary comics with the giant Sabu, Billoo and Pinki in tow. Cartoonist Pran was one of the most recognized and popular writers in comic fiction in India, breezing in the concept of an intelligent man with sharp wit to Indian children as opposed to a diet of erstwhile foreign superheroes like Phantom and Mandrake. Cartoonist Pran, left behind a rich legacy of comics that we will be always adored. The lovable Chacha Choudhary breaks stereotypes in every possible way. Age is just a number for him as he flaunts his white moustache and red turban with grace. He has a set of formulas which he and his accomplices know by heart. Here is the list of Chacha Chaudhary trivia:
1. Inka dimag computer se bhi tez chalta hai
2. Jab bhi Sabu ko gussa aata hai, kahi ek jwalamukhi foot-ta hai.
3. Chacha Chaudhary never locks the doors of his house
4. Chacha Choudhary's dog's name is Raaket (rocket) and is a Vegetarian
5. Sabu's favorite dish is Matar Pulaav cooked by 'Bhaagyawan' (Chachi)
6. Chacha Choudhary is Bald & is possibly from Haryana.
7. Sabu's signature move is धोबी पछाड़
8. Chacha's truck DugDug is a Decepticon
9. Once Chacha's twin brother छज्जूचौधरी was abducted by Aliens & was taken to Mars
10. Sabu travels abroad by sitting on top of airplanes
11. Chacha Chaudhary's brain was always immune to Moore's law.
2. Jab bhi Sabu ko gussa aata hai, kahi ek jwalamukhi foot-ta hai.
3. Chacha Chaudhary never locks the doors of his house
4. Chacha Choudhary's dog's name is Raaket (rocket) and is a Vegetarian
5. Sabu's favorite dish is Matar Pulaav cooked by 'Bhaagyawan' (Chachi)
6. Chacha Choudhary is Bald & is possibly from Haryana.
7. Sabu's signature move is धोबी पछाड़
8. Chacha's truck DugDug is a Decepticon
9. Once Chacha's twin brother छज्जूचौधरी was abducted by Aliens & was taken to Mars
10. Sabu travels abroad by sitting on top of airplanes
11. Chacha Chaudhary's brain was always immune to Moore's law.
With over 400 published comic books and 200,000 drawings for his comics to his credit, Pran was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Comic Con in Delhi this year. The World Encyclopedia of Comics has anointed him the Walt Disney of India earlier in 2014. He was also awarded the People of the Year Award by the Limca Book of Records in 1995 for his contribution to the Indian Comic Industry. Despite all these recognitions, Pran’s single biggest achievement is the love of his regular readers that he has earned.
