Shikari Shambu
Shikari Shambu (Hunter Shambu) is an Indian comics character created by Vasant Halbe and Luis Fernandes for the Tinkle magazine in 1983. Shikari Shambu is one of the characters of Tinkle.
| Shikari Shambu | |
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Cover Page for Shikari Shambu: Escapades (No. 5) | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | ACK Media |
| First appearance | Tinkle, 1983 |
| Created by | Vasant B. Halbe Luis Fernandes |
| In-story information | |
| Place of origin | India |
| Abilities | Luck and rifle |
Shambu is a cowardly and lazy shikari (hunter) whom the rest of the world perceives as courageous. He always tries to run away from dangerous animals, but due to some stroke of luck always ends up as a hero. He lives with his wife Shanti. In The Legend of Shikari Shambu (Tinkle Magazine No.573), it was revealed that Shambu, before being called "Shikari" Shambu, fell on a tiger and knocked him out. It was after this incident that he got the name "Shikari" Shambu.
He is shown wearing a large pith helmet that completely covers his face and green shorts and a shirt. He carries a large rifle which he usually never uses, even in comics he does use his rifle he never killed or shot an animal.
The character has been adapted for animation and mobile video game adaptations have been released by Nazara Technologies (including Shikari Shambu - The Game and Shikari Shambu Jungle Run).