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Anant Pai | |
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| Born | 17 September 1929 |
| Died | 24 February 2011 (aged 81) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Uncle Pai Walt Disney of India[1] |
| Alma mater | Institute of Chemical Technology (Formerly UDCT) |
| Known for | Founding Amar Chitra Katha |
| Spouse | Lalita Pai (1961–2015) |
Anant Pai (17 September 1929 – 24 February 2011), popularly known as Uncle Pai, was an Indian educationalist and a pioneer in Indian comics. He is most famous as the creator of two comic book series viz. Amar Chitra Katha, which retold traditional Indian folk tales, mythological stories, and biographies of historical characters; and Tinkle, a children's anthology.
- ^ PTI (26 February 2013). "Business Line : Features News : Amar Chitra Katha pays tribute to Uncle Pai with a comic title". Thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 8 March 2013.