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Anant Pai

1960–2011

'Anant Pai, fondly known as "Uncle Pai," was the creator of Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle, which shaped the childhoods of millions of Indian kids.'

Books by Anant Pai

Amar Chitra Katha - Kesari The Flying Thief by ANANT PAI book cover on Bookdio

Amar Chitra Katha - Kesari The Flying Thief

Language: English

Category: Fiction

32 Pages

Amar Chitra Katha - Hitopadehsa by ANANT PAI book cover on Bookdio

Amar Chitra Katha - Hitopadehsa

Language: English

Category: Fiction

34 Pages

Amar Chitra Katha - Gopal and the Cowherd by ANANT PAI book cover on Bookdio

Amar Chitra Katha - Gopal and the Cowherd

Language: English

Category: Fiction

36 Pages

Amar Chitra Katha - Crows and Owls by ANANT PAI book cover on Bookdio

Amar Chitra Katha - Crows and Owls

Language: English

Category: Fiction

32 Pages

Amar Chitra Katha - The Green Demon and other Sufi Tales by ANANT PAI book cover on Bookdio

Amar Chitra Katha - The Green Demon and other Sufi Tales

Language: English

Category: Fiction

36 Pages

Amar Chitra Katha - Shiva Parvati by ANANT PAI book cover on Bookdio

Amar Chitra Katha - Shiva Parvati

Language: English

Category: Fiction

36 Pages

Amar Chitra Katha - The Giant and the Dwarf by ANANT PAI book cover on Bookdio

Amar Chitra Katha - The Giant and the Dwarf

Language: English

Category: Fiction

32 Pages

Amar Chitra Katha - The Mystery of Missing Gifts by ANANT PAI book cover on Bookdio

Amar Chitra Katha - The Mystery of Missing Gifts

Language: English

Category: Fiction

32 Pages

Amar Chitra Katha - Gurunanak by ANANT PAI book cover on Bookdio

Amar Chitra Katha - Gurunanak

Language: English

Category: Fiction

36 Pages

Amar Chitra Katha - Pulakeshi II by ANANT PAI book cover on Bookdio

Amar Chitra Katha - Pulakeshi II

Language: English

Category: Fiction

32 Pages

Genres Anant Pai writes in

Comics, Mythology, Children’s Literature

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Kevin Missal

Ibi Lopski

Amish Tripathi

R.K. Narayan

Aravindh Gupta

Praveen Kumar Jha

Vinita Deshpande

Ruskin Bond

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Anant Pai

Vinita Deshpande

Narendra Kohli

Sonali Samant

Devdutt Pattanaik

Ashwin Sanghi

Anand Neelakantan

Kavita Kane

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My Hanuman Chalisa by DEVDUTT PATTANAIK in Life Changing category book cover on Bookdio.org

My Hanuman Chalisa

Author: Devdutt Pattanaik

Language: English

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The Aryavarta Chronicles Book Three Kurukshetra by Krishna Udayasankar book cover on Bookdio.org

Kurukshetra

Author: Krishna Udayasankar

Language: English

Category: Mythology

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Yama by DEVDUTT PATTANAIK in Self Help category book cover on Bookdio.org

Yama

Author: Devdutt Pattanaik

Language: English

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My Gita by DEVDUTT PATTANAIK in Life Changing category book cover on Bookdio.org

My Gita

Author: Devdutt Pattanaik

Language: English

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The Legend of Suheldev by AMISH book cover on bookdio.org

The Legend of Suheldev

Author: Amish Tripathi

Language: English

Category: Mythology

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The Secret of the Nagas by AMISH book cover on bookdio.org

The Secret of the Nagas

Author: Amish Tripathi

Language: English

Category: Mythology

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Sita An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana by DEVDUTT PATTANAIK in Life Changing category book cover on Bookdio.org

Sita An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana

Author: Devdutt Pattanaik

Language: English

Category: Mythology

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AJAYA – RISE OF KALI (Book 2) by ANAND NEELAKANTAN in Fiction category book cover on Bookdio.org

AJAYA – RISE OF KALI (Book 2)

Author: Anand Neelakantan

Language: English

Category: Mythology

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The Ramayana A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic by R.K. NARAYAN in Historical category book cover on Bookdio.org

The Ramayana A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic

Author: R.K. Narayan

Language: English

Category: Mythology

32 Pages

The Domestic Life of Gods by DEVDUTT PATTANAIK in Life Changing category book cover on Bookdio.org

The Domestic Life of Gods

Author: Devdutt Pattanaik

Language: English

Category: Mythology

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Lanka’s Princess by KAVITA KANE in Fiction category book cover on Bookdio.org

Lanka’s Princess

Author: Kavita Kane

Language: English

Category: Mythology

32 Pages

Devlok 3 by DEVDUTT PATTANAIK in Self Help category book cover on Bookdio.org

Devlok 3

Author: Devdutt Pattanaik

Language: English

Category: Mythology

32 Pages

Ishvaku Ke Vanshaj by Amish Tripathi book cover on Bookdio.org

Ishvaku Ke Vanshaj

Author: Amish Tripathi

Language: Hindi

Category: Mythology

32 Pages

Yoga Mythology 64 Asanas and Their Stories by DEVDUTT PATTANAIK in Self Help category book cover on Bookdio.org

Yoga Mythology 64 Asanas and Their Stories

Author: Devdutt Pattanaik

Language: English

Category: Mythology

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Olympus by Devdutt Pattanaik in Self Help category book cover on Bookdio.org

Olympus

Author: Devdutt Pattanaik

Language: English

Category: Mythology

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Sarasvati’s Gift by KAVITA KANE in Fiction category book cover on Bookdio.org

Sarasvati’s Gift

Author: Kavita Kane

Language: English

Category: Mythology

32 Pages

Comics, Mythology, Children’s Literature

English, Hindi

India

Father of Indian Comics

About the Author

Anant Pai, popularly known as "Uncle Pai," was a legendary Indian writer and educationist who revolutionized children’s storytelling in India. Born in 1929 in Karnataka, Pai created Amar Chitra Katha in 1967, a comic series that brought Indian mythology, history, and folklore to life in a way children could understand and enjoy. Later, in 1980, he founded Tinkle, a children’s magazine that became an integral part of growing up for generations of Indians. Through his work, Anant Pai instilled cultural pride and made traditional stories accessible to young minds in a modern, entertaining format. His mission was simple yet profound—to educate Indian children about their heritage through engaging storytelling. Pai’s comics sold millions of copies, making him a household name across India. He also received numerous awards for his contribution to literature and education. Even after his passing in 2011, his legacy continues through the ongoing success of Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle. Anant Pai remains a symbol of how storytelling can shape identity, inspire imagination, and preserve cultural roots. His influence on Indian literature and education is unmatched, making him the true father of Indian comics.

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