11-YEAR-OLD CARTOONIST IN THE MAKING
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| Bimal, Puthenparambil, Karuvelippadi, Kochi |
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After viewing an exhibition of 150 cartoons done by 11-year-old Bimal, a man expressed a doubt: “were these cartoons drawn by this lad?”
“I
immediately drew 2 cartoons and showed that uncle,” says Bimal.
“And he thrust Rs.200 into my pocket and said it is a present to
buy pens, pencils and cryons.”
Such
gifts aren’t new for Bimal, Puthenparambil, Karuvelippadi, Kochi.
His parents accidentally noticed their son’s natural gift when as
a 7 -year-old he drew a picture of
former Prime Minister Narasimha Rao.
Later he started drawing whatever came into the field of his
observation.
Often
the family discusses ideas for the cartoon together.
And as soon as the theme is finalized, his pen would start
converting them into lines.
This
7th standard student of Choice School, Thrippunithura has busy
days during Christmas. Friends
press him to design their greeting cards.
Even teachers sometimes make use of his talents.
Says
renowned cartoonist E.P.Unny: “He has not only the ability to draw but
the humour needed for the cartoonist.”
Bimal at work
Courtesy: Ajith Abraham, Vanitha, November 1-14, 2000
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