Growing up, I fondly remember my love for comic books. No, not any of the western ones like Marvel or DC. I absolutely loved them, the comic books that I could get my hands on, both in North India (Haryana) and South India (Kerala). These were the "Amar Chitra Katha" series. These books slimmed down what were major epics or relevant happenings in history. I forgot for a few minutes that history was boring and enjoyed every word on every page.

When I read a bit in to the release of Drona, it looked like it was based on at least one of these Amar Chitra Katha series or standalone comic books. I stand appalled that the movie may not give any respect to its source material or even replicate the awe that I felt when reading the books. I will stop extending my thoughts on this in the hopes that something with some style and panache based on some Indian comic books is on the way. I think the Indian film industry has enough strength, at least in its own fan base, to have its own "Batman" or "Spider-Man." I haven't lost faith.