Gamraj
Gamraj is an Indian comic book character published by Raj Comics. He is the son of Yamraj and is helped by his friends Yamunda and Shankalu.

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Gamraj, Characters in Indian Comics SeriesGamraj is a popular character in Indian comics series, and is amongst the many titles published and distributed by Raj Comics. Gamraj is the offspring of Yamraj (Lord Yama), who is considered as the Lord of Death according to Hindu mythology. He resides on earth amongst other mortal human beings. Gamraj is portrayed as very sentimental and emotional who wants to help other people. The character has become very popular amongst Hindi comics readers.

Concept of Gamraj
Gamraj requested his father, Yamraj, to permit him to live on earth with normal people and help them in their need. His father allowed him to go to earth, but also sent a buffalo named Yamunda, along with Gamraj. Yamunda is the son of Yamraj`s own buffalo and has divine powers, like disappearing and reappearing when Gamraj calls him. Yamunda also possesses the ability to transform into any vehicle he desires.

Upon coming to earth, Gamraj met with Shankalu, who lives with his wife named Ratalu. The couple has 12 children who help Gamraj in solving the various problems of different people, as well as their own. Yamunda also serves as the ride fro the family of Shankalu. Gamraj is a gawky, tall and slim teenager who always lands up in various problems. He prefers laughing his troubles away. Gamraj usually wears a yellow T-shirt and blue jeans. In each issue, Gamraj encounters various weird characters that end up creating hilarious comic situations, entangled with suspense and thrills. He is always seen helping the down trodden and the poor.

Gamraj does not possess any super powers as such, but his pet young buffalo, Yamunda is bequeathed with the heavenly powers. Yamunda can transform into anything that Gamraj desires. Yamunda has been gifted to Gamraj by the Gods and is a sign of apology for their blunders. Gamraj has many friends and allies on earth. Amongst them the Shankalu family ids the closest and Yamunda is his pet and friend. Some of the most prominent characters in the Gamraj series are

Yamunda
He is a buffalo and the son of Yamraj`s mount buffallo. Yamunda is a bull buffalo who can transform into different things. He has a cheerful nature and creates many funny moments in the series. The bull has a cheerful nature and shares many jokes. Yamunda helps Gamraj deal with troubles by utilising his horns.

Shankalu
He is a friend of Gamraj and a person who doubts everything. Shankalu is a calm person who is married to an aggressive woman and has a dozen noisy children. Shankalu lives in poverty and the sole valuable thing he has is his close friendship with Gamraj.

Yamraj
Yamraj, also known as Lord Yama, is the Lord of Death and the father of Gamraj.

During his various escapades and adventures, Gamraj has made several enemies. The most prominent nemesis of Gamraj are-

Loudspeaker
The voice of Loudspeaker is diabolical and his whispers can create storms. Moreover, the shriek of Loudspeaker can cause all hell to break loose and his walk has the effect of exploding bombs. It is nearly impossible to silence him.

Sir Fode
He is one of the main rivals of Gamraj and is a head-cracker. Sir Fode ha a steely head and bangs the head of anyone who gives him a bill.

Speed Breaker
He makes fake speed breakers on the streets to obstruct goods carrier vehicles. The speed bumps make the carriers spill some of the stock and Speed Breaker lives on the spilled items. Gamraj always tries to stop him.

Publications of Gamraj
Raj Comics has published many issues of Gamraj like, Budiya Ke Baal, Khota Sikka, Maskhara, Tulatod, Chaal Khali, Kalpurje, Teen Tigada, Gunde Chuhe, Mere Bharat Mahaan, Takaat Ke Chor, Juta Ji, Laddu, Doctor Bandar, Ladaai Ladaai Maaf Karo, Bojh Hatao, Gatar Chaurashi, Car Chor, Polio Gang, Doorbeen, Mastkalandar, Chhotmantar, Kali Kalantar, Kala Bandar, Google, Ko Kalachi Paki, Soldier, Adal Badal, Tarzan Ka Beta, Coolie No. 1, Bolo Mere Aaka, Anpad Lutera, Tap Tap Tapori, Roti, Kapda Aur Makaan, Pilpila Lala, Jaani Dushman, Jungle Me Dungle, Hungama, Naak Me Dum, Mumbai Pareshaan, Muhnuchwa, Shaitaan Raag, Satellite Boss, Chakka Jaam, Bhoot Polish, Beghar, Baap Ka Raaz Hai, Doari Danda, Gunda Gamraj, Khooni Doga, Jhagdaloosh, Hightech Bhoot, Koi Hil Gaya, Kar Ya Mar, Mapose Ram Bharose, Tunna Bhai MBBS, Khana Kharaab, Jal Surma, Budhumaan, Jhanda Neecha Rahe Tumhara, Clonewar, Chitrasen, Govinda Aala Re, Father Phobia, Jhanse Ki Rani, Jungle Pandey, Remote Man, Life Boy, Sanki Bhai, Cementa, Aa Maut Mujhe Maar etc.


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