Bakor Patel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bakor Patel |
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| First appearance | 1936 |
| Last appearance | 1955 |
| Created by | Hariprasad Vyas |
| Publisher | Gandiv by Gandiv Sahitya Mandir, Surat |
| Artists | Tansukh, Mansukh, V. Ramanuj |
| Language | Gujarati |
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| Species | Goat |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse(s) | Shakri Patlani |
| Children | No |
Bakor Patel is a super popular character from children's stories in the Gujarati language. He was created by a writer named Hariprasad Vyas. Bakor Patel stars in funny animal stories. These tales were published in Gandiv, a children's magazine that came out every two weeks.
The Gandiv magazine was published by Gandiv Sahitya Mandir in Surat, Gujarat, India. Hariprasad Vyas wrote these humorous stories about Bakor Patel from 1936 to 1955. The stories also feature other animal characters who act like humans, including Bakor Patel's wife, Shakri Patlani. Each story came with a cool drawing and a special title. Two artist brothers from Surat, Tansukh and Mansukh, drew these pictures. Bakor Patel became a very famous character in Gujarati children's literature. He even inspired a children's play!
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Meet the Characters and Their Adventures
Bakor Patel is a goat who acts like a middle-aged businessman. He lives in Bombay with his goat wife, Shakri Patlani. They don't have any brothers, sisters, or children. The stories don't tell us about his parents.
Bakor Patel's Life in Bombay
Bakor Patel runs a business in Bombay. He trades with companies all the way in Japan! He lives a comfortable life, like many people in the 1940s and 1950s. He even owns a bungalow (a type of house) and a car.
His friends are also animals who act like people. They include:
- Vaghjibhai Vakil, a tiger who is a lawyer.
- Hathibhai Dhamdhamiya, an elephant.
- Untadiya Doctor, a camel who is a doctor.
- Timu Pandit, a wise scholar.
- Jiraf Joshi.
- Bankubhai, and many others!
Sometimes, the wives of these characters appear in the stories. Other female characters, like Khushaldoshi, also join the fun.
Adventures and Fun
The stories usually happen in Bombay during the 1940s and 1950s. Bakor Patel is shown as a friendly person who loves his family and friends. He travels for business, but also enjoys his time at home. He has a good relationship with his wife, Shakri Patlani.
Bakor Patel loves to find small adventures in his everyday life. He tries new things, but they often don't go as planned. Even when things go wrong, he happily accepts his failures. He then moves on to his next adventure with a smile! His family and friends often join him on these exciting journeys and share in the fun.
From Stories to Stage: A Play!
The Indian National Theatre in Mumbai created a children's play called Bakor Patel. This play was based on the popular character and his adventures.
Books Featuring Bakor Patel
You can find Bakor Patel's stories in many books, including:
- Bakor Patel : Aade Bakade
- Bakor Patel : Aasmanma!
- Bakor Patel : Andhale Behru
- Bakor Patel : April Fool
- Bakor Patel : Chamatkar Tya Namaskar
- Bakor Patel : Dholkun Dholyun!
- Bakor Patel : Doctor nay Doctor
- Bakor Patel : Gammat Par Gammat
- Bakor Patel : Goyam Pindam
- Bakor Patel : Jagjo Re!
- Bakor Patel : Lyo Leta Jao
- Bakor Patel : Papadiyo Jang!
- Bakor Patel : Raj nu Gaj
- Bakor Patel : Ran Medane
- Bakor Patel : Sampetara
- Bakor Patel : Tachakiyu
- Bakor Patel : Tran Trekhad?
- Bakor Patel : Ujani
- Bakor Patel na Chhabarda
- Bakor Patel na Parakramo
- Bakor Patel ni Gammato
- Bakor Patel ni Garbado
- Bakor Patel ni Kahanio
- Bakor Patel ni Kathao
- Bakor Patel ni Vaato
