Ajit Ninan facts for kids

Ajit Ninan (born 1955 – died September 8, 2023) was a very famous Indian cartoonist. He was best known for drawing funny and smart cartoons about politics. His most popular series were Centrestage in India Today magazine and Ninan's World in the Times of India newspaper. He lived and worked in New Delhi. Ajit Ninan passed away on September 8, 2023, at the age of 68.

Ajit Ninan: A Cartooning Legend

Ajit Ninan was a special kind of artist. He drew cartoons that made people think and laugh. These cartoons often showed what was happening in politics and society. He used his art to share his views in a clever way.

His Famous Works

Ajit Ninan created many popular cartoon series. People eagerly waited to see his new drawings. His work appeared in major magazines and newspapers across India.

Comic Strips

• Detective Moochhwala: This was a fun comic strip published in Target magazine. It featured a detective character.

Cartoons

• Ajit Ninan's Funny World: Another popular series from Target magazine.
• Just Like That!: A daily cartoon published in the Times Of India newspaper.
• Like That Only!: This cartoon appeared twice a week in the Times Of India. Ajit Ninan created it with Jug Suraiya.
• Centrestage: This was a well-known cartoon series in India Today magazine. It often focused on political events.
• Ninan's World: Another popular series in the Times of India.
• Poli Tricks: A special series of cartoons drawn during the 2009 Indian general elections. These were also in the Times of India.
• iToons: A single cartoon panel in the Times of India, created with Sunil Agarwal.

Books He Helped Create

Ajit Ninan also helped create books that collected his amazing cartoons.

• The India Today Book of Cartoons: This book was edited by Ajit Ninan and Sudeep Chakravarti. It was published in 2000 and featured many cartoons.