Sher Publications brought out a 40-page color comic book named “Ko Bhanda Ko Kam” on July 28 for the general public. The cartoons have already had a good response from buyers.
“As soon as the people at the launch got hold of the book, we could see smiles on their faces which made us realize how funny we were looking as comic characters,” says Madan Krishna Shrestha.“The story was made keeping in mind the characters would be Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya which made it easier for me to transfer their existing images as cartoon characters,” says Suresh Kiran, the writer. But the most dreaded fear of the artist was the possibility of the characters not being accepted by the general public. But the public has liked the cartoons, which has helped him give his level best to produce a better work in the future.
“I’ve already lost a lot of weight compared to what my character shows,” says Hari Bansha, defending himself. But Madan Krishna laughs, countering, “No matter how slim Hari Bansha tries to be, he’s known to be fat anyway.”
As for himself, Madan Krishna doesn’t remember ever having a pan-cut hair as he is shown in the picture. “My face looks like I’m suffering from malnutrition,” he adds, laughing.
Abin Shrestha, the cartoonist, also admits to exaggerating the physical builds of the characters to make them look funny.
Hari Bansha admires the artist and the writer for being able to present the comic book as a complete dose of entertainment without any sign of cheapness.
“Even though I didn’t expect much, as it was the first attempt of the artist, it came out really well,” he says. He thinks the team effort made by the publishers, writer and the artist is worth every bit of praise it deserves.
Madan Krishna thinks the best thing about the comic book is that it doesn’t limit itself to just one age group, and it’s fun to read it while looking at the pictures at the same time. He also thinks it’s an opportunity for them to entertain the readers via a cartoon series unlike through television programs or theatre.
“As this year’s Gai Jatra is around the corner, it’s the best time for the comic to have been released as people go hunting for comics in this season,” says Shrestha.
After reading the comic, the popular MaHa Jodi has two things to say in unison. The book isn’t carrying any kind of political or social message as they have always done, and people might be expecting it.
Above all, Acharya’s size and Shrestha’s haircut are the two most eye-catching visuals in the comic book.
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