Bankelal: The Mischievous Hero of Rampur Village

In the village of Rampur, Nanaku and his wife Gulabvati lived. Nanaku earned a living by working in others’ fields and managing with whatever little he could find. His wife, Gulabvati, was a devout follower of Lord Shiva. Bakelal’s birth was blessed by Lord Shiva’s grace. However, due to one mischievous act, Shiva cursed him to always engage in mischievous behavior. Despite Gulabvati’s plea, Shiva declared that while his curse couldn’t be lifted, Bakelal would gain fame, wealth, and success through his mischievous acts, leading to a fulfilling life.

As Bakelal grew older, his mischievous deeds increased, and once, by spreading a false story of a flood, he forced the villagers to evacuate their homes. However, his plan backfired, and a real flood hit the village, sparing everyone. Bakelal, realizing the failure of his scheme, would grumble to himself every time his plans failed. Despite his failures, Bakelal became a hero in the eyes of the villagers, and the king of Vishalgadh, Vikram Singh, invited him for an honor. Eventually, Bakelal, originally driven by a desire for wealth, started aspiring to become the king himself.

Bankelal first appeared in the comic book “Bankelal ka Kamal.” Most of the comic stories revolve around a single theme. In most cases, Bankelal is always in search of a hidden weapon or object that could help him defeat King Vikram Singh and seize the throne. However, when unsuccessful, he would vent his frustration by calling Vikram Singh “unlucky.” Bankelal’s stories are filled with sages, yogis, deities, and demons.