PINKI DIGEST 206

Book excerpt: ÿThey say - smaller the trouble, the better it is. This applies appropriately toÿPINKI, the five year old little girl, who is often seen carrying her petÿKut-Kut, the squirrel. This strip was created by cartoonist Pran in 1978. The series became a tremendous hit in short period. Soon the hilarious encounters of PINKI started appearing inÿPunjab Kesari, JagBani, Hind Samachar, Sandhaya Times, Mayura, Lot Pot and several other newspapers. M/s Diamond Comics Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, have compiled it into book forms in ten languages. Many manufactures have used this character on their children goods to promote the sales. The whole neighbourhood of Pinki is scared of menace of her doings. She wants to help uncle Jhapatji busy painting the furniture. "If you want to help me, go away!" He screms. Other characters in the series are,ÿChampu, Bhiku, Didi, Principal Tasmut, PINKI'Sÿparent and grand parents.