#dholakpur

[maintohthakgayibhaishaab]

Show me a more useless king than him

[misssclumsy]

Imagine ye banda'Dholak pur daily' mein kya padh raha hoga?

[sugar-daddymon-ey]

Maharaj is looking for few robots

The dholakpur army is getting modernised

Oooh kyu @laddoo-hain-drugs-nahi pheeke pad gaye kya 🤪

Robots bhijwa diye jayenge 🫡

[aisling-writes]

Why the real villain of Chhota Bheem was King Indravarma: A meta-analysis of who he really was.

Alternative Title: An episode where I go nuts and have zero backing behind my essay.

(A note to the readers: This essay does not take into account the existence of the Mighty Little Bheem show. The matter at discussion is purely based on the Chhota Bheem show only.)

Most Indian Children born in the late 2000s can easily recognize the musical ensemble of the theme song of Pogo’s crowned jewel: Chhota Bheem. Eyes were glued to the television and clock ticks were memorised for when the show would start because Chhota Bheem to them was not just an animated show; it was an expression, a memory, a piece of childhood, if you will.

And yet, while watching the show through an “adult” lens, Chhota Bheem leaves a bitter taste in the mouth.

Why?

The answer, I personally believe, is of two aspects. One would be the obvious irritation in how King Indravarma ruled the land, and the other is about how Chhota Bheem was a Mary-Sue and how the show perhaps needed to be styled around Kalia, his imperfections and his character arc. (But that’s for another time.)

Let’s focus on the topic at hand: King Indravarma. He was, bluntly put, a stupid King.

Imagine a King as such in the real world. A King who had no strong Military, who constantly relied on a 10-year-old for any trivial matter whether it was an external threat to the kingdom instead of sending out an army, did not invest in new technology for the betterment of his people and used it for personal gain. The list can go on and on.

The argument presented here is that King Indravarma as a villain is not a bad evil person but rather how his aloofness was the one reason his kingdom suffered. Being a “villain” does not always necessitate violence and crude language; all it requires is to bring harm to others. And King Indravarma, indirectly, does that.

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“Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice.  Dietrich Bonhoeffer ----------------

On the other hand, we can theorize that King Indravarma was merely “acting” to be stupid and always had ulterior motives behind his every move. This argument is also proven along the way when I dissect his character in this essay.

In fact, this essay reaches a conclusion that King Indravarma was a strategist who was…. stupid. A perfect balance. (But not for Dholakpur.)

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   I.Outsmarting a kid; getting outsmarted by the world.

When scouring through the deep dark pages of the internet, one question plagued me: How did Chhota Bheem get his powers?

Yes, it’s common knowledge that eating a Laddoo gives him super-human strength but how does he get such a power in the first place? Alas, that’s not an answer that the cartoon canon can answer but it is integral to the next question that follows: How did King Indravarma realize Chhota Bheem had such powers? Maybe he never found out because had he, he definitely would’ve chosen to make all his citizens the perfect citizens. (A strategist, remember?)

It’s natural for any parent to desire the safe protection of their child from the dangers of the world. As seen in Spider-Man, Aunt May chooses to protect the identity of Peter as his alter-ego and would go to any extent for his safe keeping. But why didn’t Bheem’s mother do the same? Why didn’t she hide the powers of Bheem?

Or maybe, she did.

She did try to hide it but somehow it reached the ears of King Indravarma. And King Indravarma strategicallydecided to use it to his advantage.

And I say strategic because, by all rights, Bheem deserved official employment. He worked as a protector of the kingdom more than the soldiers ever did.  He could’ve been a member of the royal guards, or a leader of it too. But instead, the king always played along with the HA-HA Bheem- is- just- a- loyal- citizen- who -helps- sometimes card and gave him no remuneration.

This could’ve had two motives: An economic perspective where he didn’t have to pay Bheem for his services and/or a jealous King perspective where he wanted to avoid a 1789 France Bastille-Storming situation. Empowering Bheem and giving him more administrative power on top of the physical power he already had would make him a dangerous weapon. He was already charismatic and loved by the villagers; it would only be a matter of time until they felt that Bheem would be a better leader than the King himself.

The king further added on to this plan by employing some of the most useless soldiers in his army ever therefore making it seem that the King did try to save his kingdom, but it was to no avail. And at some point, he stopped using the soldiers (probably dismissed them, thus saving even more money for his personal gain) and purely relied on Bheem, a kid who he didn’t even have to pay! (And Bheem, being a “kid” did not have the sense of asking for remuneration as well.)[1]

Smart, isn’t he? (King Indravarma, I mean.)

But also, stupid.

By following this method, he made sure that the one key asset that Dholakpur had was revealed to the entire world. He placed the country in danger from threats all the time! (And I truly mean one asset because by its looks Dholakpur had nothing else to offer. The crops often struggled due to pests, the landscape was unappealing to the eyes, it had no tourist’s income etc.) It’s truly surprising how Dholakpur was not already overtaken by some other colonizer or king because all they had to worry about was defeating one kid. Just one kid. (Yes, he’s strong and what not, but Bheem’s got to have some limit?)

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      II. Economic drain for… what exactly?

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“Th’ abuse of greatness is when it disjoins remorse from power.” Brutus in Julius Caesar (2.1.19-20) ----------------

In one episode of Chhota Bheem, King Indravarma had no qualms or shame in announcing that the kingdom had no new bicycles for a bicycle race when the neighbouring kingdom had brand new, shiny bicycles and therefore, Bheem and his friends had to manage with the old bicycles. Either the kingdom was not financially stable to accommodate the purchase of such bicycles, or the king lied that the kingdom had no money.

Let’s explore both the views, shall we?

The kingdom being too “broke” to purchase bicycles implies how financially unsecure it is! Perhaps the kingdom was knee-deep in debts or just refused to spend whatever reserves it had on importing foreign goods. Maybe the kingdom had an import substitution policy (similar to what the post-British India followed) but was not able to implement it seeing how the kingdom had an agrarian economy.

Which brings us to the question: How is an economy expected to grow without any investment in additional technology?

The only source of revenue that was noticed were from the fairs conducted, the crops reaped and Tun-Tun Mossi’s Laddoo sale. And as anyone with two eyes can note: It is not enough. The policies followed by King Indravarma were dangerous to Dholakpur in the short-run and long-run. Inflation was just a door’s knock away for the citizens of Dholakpur! People would’ve been forced to lead even more horrendous lives and forced to spend a bucketful of cash but a pocketful of things! (Again, how the kingdom survived is such a mystery.)

On the other hand, maybe the King just wanted to hold all the gold reserves to himself and did not wish to splurge on any investment in technology for the kingdom. Which again proves how he is a stupid strategist because if he wanted more money, the country needs development. More jobs, more employment brings about higher level of income, GDP and better lifestyle. How are the people supposed to pay taxes to the King if he doesn’t provide them enough opportunity to make money for paying the taxes? It would’ve been more understandable if he invested in their advancement first and then participated in red-tapism and what not.

(Idiot.)

The King, in my opinion, is begging for a Marie Antoinette situation by running around in gold chains and necklaces while his people slog and suffer.

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     III.   Diplomacy at its finest. Not.

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To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy. -Will Durant

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The third, and final facet of why King Indravarma was the real villain is perhaps the shortest and the simplest. [2]

There’s no doubt why Dholakpur was often plagued with terrorists and external threats and challenges from other kingdoms than the neighbouring countries: King Indravarma’s tongue.

Instead of rallying allies and forming alliances with other countries, the king often chose to goad other rulers into competitions of which-kingdom-is-better game which is humorous to think because Dholakpur had no additional advantage except …Bheem. The entire fragile ego of Indravarma’s was built on nothing but a nine-year old boy!

The demise of the King’s pride would be swift and sweet the day Bheem decides to move out of the godforsaken kingdom.

Conclusion

“It is unwise to let a man who isn't king sit on a throne for too long.” ― Costanza Casati, Clytemnestra

Thus, I bring this essay to its end. A hyper-fixation of my childhood has now become a piece of media that will forever make me think of this 1600+ word essay that brings no added meaning to this world.

To you, Bheem, I wish that you escape from the clutches of Indravarma’s stupid reign. Perhaps if the King was just evil I could’ve respected him more. Alas, stupidity is a turn-off.

To you, Dholakpur, I wish that you understand that it’s better to have no king than have Indravarma as a king. Rise and revolt, fellow comrades. History would look kindly upon you.

And to you, King Indravarma, thank you for spoiling my favourite cartoon.

Aisling Elle 16.04.2024

[1] A further note to be added is that the king was a frequent enabler of Child Manipulation because he always made it seem that Bheem voluntarily decided to choose to fight for the kingdom and was not requested by the King. [2] This argument is in reference to the cycle competition that the King engages in with Pehelwanpur.

Part 1 of Random Essays

[kaleb-is-definitely-sane]

Welcome to the Family

If you want your description changed just tell me <3

According to @justarandomhumanpassingby I'm the paradesi philosopher <3

This is a (in progress) list of my tumblr family:

@dori-and-gray: my irreplaceable bestie who i love to the moon and back

@goodoldfashionedluvergirl: the beautiful, talented, lovable and honey voiced older sister

@the-eternal-seeker: the chill, oldest and wisest quadruplet who's always there to help; the only one in this family possessing anything resembling sanity

@technically-bean: my incredible quadruplet sister who always laughing and crying with me and whose probably either covered in dirt or reading another sad book)

@maddipoof: my other incredible twin quadruplet who thinks on the same wave length as me

@anyavaramyr: he therapist of my friend group who needs therapy herself heh(I'm broke, tumblr is less expensive than therapy). That one anxiety riddled perfectionist of the group tbh but I've been told I'm like the chaotic yet caring younger sister<3

@loverliner: my lil sister whos always vibing

@just-another-godless-god: my mischievous lil sister

@king-of-dholakpur: the oldest, deep thinking cousin who always knows what to say

@non-possum-invenire-bonum-url: the older, unhinged cousin who says everything i think but would never say (love your bio by the way)

@starlit-epiphany: my amazing supportive cousin who's been helping me in my identity crisis

@remen-nyoodles: my secret keeping cousin who I love dearly

@writingwitch007: my other secret keeping cousin who i love dearly and teases me incessantly

@chandrayee: the slightly fucked in the head cousin who randomly drops by animal facts!! (her words not mine; i can't tell you how hard i laughed at that 🤣)

@merapehlapyaarwaapasaagaya: my wonderful mother who i'd never forget

@midnight-rainnnn: the adorable cousin who is loved by everyone

@ishqhai-aapse: roach in my house that is secretly your granny that likes to sit in silence and read books xD

@yehdilkahehaye: the fun trying-to-act-like-an-adult cousin who will give you wise advices from time to time but will actually end up supporting you in all your insane decisions <3

@the-phantom-of-arda: The creative cousin who is quietly supportive of whatever you do. Who's DMs are a judgment-free zone and are willing to talk about anything.. she's too shy to DM first but wants to be friends.

Indumathi: my secret, anonymous admirer 🌕💘

@sincerelyyoursg: my beloved wife 💍

@shyamsakhii: hill dude who just likes to rant to friends and gossip and always misses it when the gc comes alive 😀🔫

@ell0ra-br3kk3r: the neighbor friend who's part time musician, part time author part time sane but unhinged at the same time; love to go by their house when they're back from paris

@ultimategenius: neighbor who i've adopted (welcome to the family)

@offo-yashika: one of the cousin's queer girlfriend who always rocks the stage with their dance<3

@kaagazkefool: the beloved latest addition to the fam who's excited and nervous of they'd fit

@thebestieyoureinlovewith: the friend that will give endless headpats

@mee-iykyk: the extroverted friend who adopts introverts

@insanity-is-my-vanity: my new friend (you’re mine now)

@inxj-ghxfa: the mom friend who gives out questionable, but reliable advice

@justarandomhumanpassingby: some person i claimed off the streets; saw them and was like "you're mine now" <3

@morningmiss: the cousin who checks up on me from time to time ♥

@vamp-rom-stuff: ellora's friend she brought back from her trip to France

@a-really-hot-caterpillar: we ain't mutuals yet but i'd be an idiot not to add him so he's my newest unhinged brother (adopted <3)

@hopefulmillennial: my favorite aunt (you remind me of my favorite aunt irl <3)

I love that like 80 percent of my tumblr family is desi 💖💝💕

reply what description you wanna be added with <3

@yehdilkahehaye, @humapkehaikaun, @hell-lit011019, @shyamsakhii, @anyavaramyr, @bookish-alone, @bibliophile-dendrophile, @iservemydog, @oh-sita, @moons-scar, @loverliner, @woahlifehitsyahuh, @the-phantom-of-arda, @puppy-coded, @sanskari-kanya

literally anyone who wants to join can join :)

If your name isn't up here please tell me; some of them are just disappearing.

[coming-of-age-witch]

wah wah seen pe chordia aao tumko dholakpur ki khufiya pahadi ke niche kale kuwe m chorti hu

[istoleherheart-3008]

Yeh desi artist itna hood hood kyu karte hai? Kaha se ho tum sab dholakpur Downton?

[jgwur]

The day before my exam and I decided to abandon all hope and give in to watching Chota Bheem and the Throne of Bali. I haven't finished yet but here are some

hot takes

come for the cool villain, stay for the awesome 10 year old boy (it's Arjun)

jaggu ROCKS. I do not remember him being this sarcastic hello?? he is the moment

Kalia rocks too. hear me out, he breaks the fourth wall and questions why bheem always has to be the hero. that makes him gold in my books

the amount of effort they put into animating Bali is astounding but also quite sad that they leave Dholakpur looking like five huts and one cow

[thecagedflightlessbird]

@king-of-dholakpur I wanted to join you guys on role playing, this is my role

[24hrsallnews]

Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan Cast & Crew, Release Date & many other

We will read about, "Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan Cast & Crew, Release Date & many others." The film Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damayan offers an exciting action-packed adventure. This film promises to take you to a whole new world.  

Explore the Adventure: Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan

You will get to see a new adventure in Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damayan. Chhota Bheem and his fearless gang take on the evil Damayan to protect Dholakpur. Chhota Bheem, an Indian animated comedy action adventure TV series, has gained immense popularity among fans, particularly children. This led to the creation of a movie based on the beloved character. Released in 2012, "Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damayan" is an animated film that has generated a significant buzz and excitement among fans. The anticipation for this movie continues to grow, captivating the minds of Chhota Bheem enthusiasts. The film's cinematography, VFX, and action scenes were excellent. The film's teaser and songs will be watched by millions of people. Get ready for a spectacular action sequence. Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan Cast Chhota Bheem and The Curse of Damayan stars Anupam Kher, Makrand Deshpande, Sanjay Bishnoi, Yagya Bhasin, Swarna Pandey, Navneet Kaur Dhillon, Aashriya Mishra and many others. Guru Shambhu will be played by the famous actor, Anupam kher. The primary cast members in the movie include Bheem, Raju, Chutki, Bholu, Dholu, and Kalia portrayed by "Yagya Bhasin", "Advik Jaiswal", "Aashriya Mishra", "Daivik Dawar", "Divyam Dawar", " Kabir Sajid Shaikh".   Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan Crew The Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan film is directed by Rajiv Chilaka and written by Shridisha Dilip, Neeraj Vikram. Cinematography is by Suryaa and editing is by Junaid Siddiqui. The film is produced by Rajiv Chilaka, Megha Chilaka under the banner of Green Gold Studios.   Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan Music Raghav Sachar composed the soundtrack for Chhota Bheem and The Curse of Damayan film. The Chhota Bheem Theme Song is extremely popular among fans. The film's songs are gaining millions of views. Raghav Sachar, Jyotica Tangri, Kiaan Sachar, Riaan Rosemeyer and Simar Singh sing in the Chhota Bheem Theme Song.   Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan Release Date The film is scheduled to be released theatrically worldwide on May 24, 2024.   Read More - The new look of Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa starrer Phule has been released. - Srikanth Movie trailer out now - The ultimate guide to Tillu Square: A must-watch film for romantic crime comedy fanatics - Yash joins hands with Namit Malhotra to produce 'Ramayana' - Aranmanai 4 Trailer: Sundar C's Aranmanai 4 releases in cinemas globally in April - Gabru Gang Teaser is out now - Romeo movie Cast, Release Date, Director and other - Dukaan movie review: The concept is intriguing but fails to achieve its maximum potential. - Bahar Aa Chaman Prakash: The first film from Namashi's production is here! - Pawan Kalyan met Chiranjeevi during the filming of Vishwambhara Read the full article

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*Bheem and the gang is back to save Dholakpur! The intriguing teaser of Chhota Bheem and The Curse of Damyaan Out Now!*

_Ab Chhota Bheem ka Mazza Bade Screen Par!_

Link: https://youtu.be/nRpiFn0tkE0?si=ZQyezsXNglUVHaqU

Get ready to dive into an exciting adventure with Chhota Bheem and his gang as they take you on a thrilling ride in Chhota Bheem and The Curse of Damyaan, a live-action film that will surely keep audiences, especially kids, entertained at all times.

One cannot mention Dholakpur without Chhota Bheem and his gang. The recent teaser reveals how Bheem’s beloved city is in trouble and depicts the gang coming together to save the people and the city from the curse of Damyaan. But will they be successful? Wait until the 24th of May 2024 to witness the face-off between Bheem and Damyaan.

_Directed by Rajiv Chilaka and produced by Rajiv Chilaka and Megha Chilaka, Chhota Bheem and The Curse of Damyaan is written by Niraj Vikram and co-produced by Srinivas Chilakalapudi along with Bharath Laxmipati. The film is all set to hit theaters on May 24, 2024._

[gainknowledge09]

Chhota Bhim

What’s your favorite cartoon? Bheem is an extremely brave, strong and intelligent young boy. He often manages to solve everyone’s problems which endears him to the townspeople of Dholakpur.

[pavitrtimes]

An Overview of Chhota Bheem

Chhota Bheem fever has swept all across India. Everyone, from children to adults, has a unique fondness for India’s very own superhero.

Chhota Bheem is an Indian children's animated series. Premiering in 2008, here is a superhero series that diverts from traditional Western superheroes and centres on Indian cultural heroes. It is produced by Green Gold Animations and features the adventures of a young boy named Bheem in the fictional town of Dholakpur. Over the years, the Bheem franchise has expanded beyond the animated series, moving into film, comics, and even a very popular mobile game.

Release Date Chhota Bheem made its TV debut on Pogo TV on 6th April 2008. Since its premiere, it has not only won the hearts of the kids but also received critical acclaim. In the years since its inception, the show has grown into a massive franchise, inspiring numerous spin-offs, films, and a range of merchandise.

Plot The story of Chhota Bheem revolves around the adventures of a young boy named Bheem, who is unusually strong for his age. His strength isn't his only power, though; he's also incredibly brave and kind. Chhota Bheem lives in the imaginary city known as Dholakpur, set around the time of the great Indian epics mostly from the era of King Indravarma, his nine-year old protagonist Bheem, and his friends.

Bheem and his crew go on various adventurous journeys defending Dholakpur and its inhabitants from harmful villains. Bheem's ultimate enemy is Kalia Pahelwan, a character who is envious of Bheem's popularity and always attempts to defeat him. However, Bheem always defeats Kalia and his henchmen and saves his city from danger.

Conclusion Chhota Bheem has been a staple of many childhoods, and it has managed to create a unique place in the animated world with its inculcation of traditional Indian values, emphasis on teamwork, and a fun-loving, cute little Indian superhero. It has had a massive effect on the way Indian children view their superheroes and continues to enthral its audience even today!

[pogo-india]

Heroes Of Kindness - 3 | Chhota Bheem | Heroes Of Kindness - Coming To Your School | POGO

One of the strongest #heroesofkindness is in action! #ChhotaBheem ne bachaya #Dholakpur ka bhavishya apne Raja ko bacha ke. Watch more of his kindness acts on Chhota Bheem only on POGO. Do not miss any update on your favourite #cartoons by subscribing to the #POGO YouTube Channel, Facebook page & Instagram page YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@PogoChannel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pogotvin/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PogoTVIndia #comingtoyourschool #kindness #sharing #helping #sharingiscaring #school #cartoonheroes #pogoheroes #cartoonvideos #beingkind

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