From Shaktimaan to Chandra: Meet India’s Superheroes

By Vaishnavi Gavankar | September 05, 2024

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India’s first mainstream TV superhero who gained powers through yogic energy. A cultural icon of the 90s, he stood for truth and justice.

Shaktimaan

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A Raj Comics legend with snakes running through his veins. He battles evil with venom, illusions, and supernatural strength.

Nagraj

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Known for his sharp intellect and acrobatics instead of superpowers. He’s a master detective and martial artist leading from the front.

Super Commando Dhruva

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A gritty vigilante who wears a dog mask and uses raw muscle and guns. He fights crime in Mumbai with no mercy for criminals.

Doga

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A hero with a suit that lets him shrink, teleport, and fire atomic blasts. Inspired by India’s nuclear identity in the 80s-90s.

Parmanu

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A warrior prince from another dimension who wields a mystical sword. His tales are steeped in fantasy and ancient battles. confidence in her own curves promotes a more inclusive definition of beauty.

Bhokal

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A cyborg superhero with a human brain and a robotic body. Think Indian RoboCop with high-tech weapons and justice on his mind.

Inspector Steel

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A modern take on goddess-inspired power, she’s reborn as a divine warrior in contemporary India. A blend of mythology and urban fantasy.

Devi

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One of the earliest Raj Comics heroes, born of lunar energy. He channels moonlight powers to strike down darkness.

Chandraputra (Chandra)

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