Bahadur (character) explained

Bahadur (character) should not be confused with Bahadur (comics).

Bahadur (Hindi: बहादुर), is a character type of Hindi literature and media. Similar to commedia dell'arte's Zanni, Bahadur is a servant.

Origin of the name

Bahadur is a common middle name in Chettri Nepalese community whence the character Bahadur hails. Further, "Bahadur" literally means brave, and is possibly a nod to nominative determinism.[1] [2]

Characteristics

Bahadur is a brave, loyal, occasionally naïve watchman or guard.[3] [4] He is a dispossessed immigrant worker of Nepalese origin.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Klass, Sheila Solomon. Bahadur Means Hero . Gambit Incorporated . 1969.
  2. Book: Behl, Deepal. Winning is Everything: A 10-Step Guide for Sure-shot Success . New Delhi. Sterling Publishers . 2013. 9788120773585.
  3. Gaurav. Sarthak. Sheikh. Rayees Ahmed. 2019-11-30. The Real Chowkidars of India: Lives behind the Metaphor. Economic & Political Weekly. LIV . 47 . 15–17.
  4. Bruslé. Tristan. 2007. The world upside-down: Nepalese migrants in Northern India . European Bulletin of Himalayan Research. 31 .
  5. Jha. Rama Kant. Mehta. Perin C.. 1981. Indian Literature . Indian Literature. 24 . 5 . 105–109 . Sahitya Akademi.

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