Savio Mascarenhas: 35 Years of Creating Tinkle's Beloved Characters

Savio Mascarenhas is a famous cartoonist who has been drawing comics for Tinkle for over 35 years.

He created beloved characters like Suppandi and Shikari Shambu.

Savio started drawing comics as a child, inspired by artists like Mario Miranda and RK Laxman.

He never had formal art training but learned by copying comics.

Savio works with writers to bring characters to life, from the first sketch to the final published version.

He advises aspiring illustrators to read, practice, and stay relevant.

Savio is also working on new projects, including a comic book about Indian musicians and a graphic novel set in Goa.

He believes comics help children develop their imagination and reading habits.

Despite the rise of digital content, printed comics remain magical for kids because of their faithful fan following and the trust built over the years.