Indian comic book pioneer 'Uncle Pai' dies at 81

really sad news... totally unexpected...so saddened to hear this.. :( i grew up reading Tinkle and Uncle Pai was really loved by all.. will really miss him a lot :(

Great Loss to Indian Comic Industry :(.

Anant Pai shall remain the best story teller for kids in our world. He is solely responsible for teaching and creating interest in Indian Mythology, History and Culture. Our loss is God's Gain. I have ALL the ACKs titles except 3 viz. An Exciting Find, Indus Valley Adventure and Manonmani. I wish someone would help me out in getting these 3 titles. I have many duplicates/triplicate issues of many ACKs which I am willing to part with. My contavt number is 9619928681. I also have duplicate copies of some titles of Adarsh Chitra Katha, Chaturang Chitra Katha, Daimond Chitra Katha, Vasan Chitra Katha, Gaurav Gatha, Manoj chitra Katha, Indrajal Comics etc..Raju Shankar Naik

Hi.Im sad. :(
Bye.

i remember when he came to our school - Bhavan's Sainikpuri, Hyderabad..long time ago
a really memorable day...
a great and yet so humble person..
i hope his dreams and books are carried on for generations to come...

Tinkle had everything...the stories were simple but reflected indian values and ethos.. amar chitra katha brought forward priceless tales from indian mythology..i'm happy to have grown up reading these stories as against the new generation lost in a virtual world..i'm sure a lot of people would be eternally grateful to you uncle Pai. may your soul rest in peace.

TINKLE was my childhood friend.It has given me lots of knowledge and has helped me grow in this world beauifully.I am very sad to say good bye to our sweet Uncle Pai

Great soul, englightened people with his great sense of humour and wit ! young n old who knows about his brilliant works will miss him. May His Soul Rest In Peace !

I am shock to hear this new. I love to read uncle pai comic book since 7 years. I don't have any words to say about him. He was a very great Man in my life. I only hope that may God... Please... Give... Soul a peace in Heaven!.... I will never forget him in my current life because he will be alive for me in the form of Tinkle Comic.....

Anant Pai shall remain the best story teller for kids in our world. He is solely responsible for teaching and creating interest in Indian Mythology, History and Culture. Our loss is God's Gain. I have ALL the ACKs titles except 3 viz. An Exciting Find, Indus Valley Adventure and Manonmani. I wish someone would help me out in getting these 3 titles. I have many duplicates/triplicate issues of many ACKs which I am willing to part with...Raju Shankar Naik

uncle pai you have made my childhood very colourful and TINKLE will be my favorate throughout life

uncle pai,u made my chilhood more colorful.......................miss u soooooooooo much

Its with deep sadness that I pay my homage to India's Walt Disney Uncle Pai, a visionary and a great story teller, without whose efforts what would be my childhood or infact many a Indian's childhood would as dull as doody. May he rest in peace.

Ananth Pai brought Hindu Mythology into our lives with his beautiful illustrations which made them all the more interesting. I am not ashamed to say that I still love to read Amar Chitra Kathas even today !! May his soul Rest in Peace..

Uncle Pai , you made us fly through the vast land of stories
may your soul rest in peace

That's a sad news... Rest In Peace uncle Pai :(

Oh! Uncle Pai warmed our hearts with his books and will continue to do so. We will definitely all miss him dearly.......

well, i guess he sure will live through the wonderful comics he has created. His creations are timeless and so will Uncle Pai also be.

Is this Reena I Puri the same Reena Ittyerah who studies English Litt from IP College in the late 70s ?

it happened so suddenly.........can't think anything........i love tinkle a lot and hope it i will so..........it's a really saddening news.....may your soul rest in peace uncle pai