Veteran cartoonist Pran passes away

Veteran cartoonist and creator of the iconic characters, 'Chacha Chaudhary', 'Billu', 'Sabu' and 'Pinki', Pran has passed away after reportedly suffering from cancer for a long while.

His creations included unconventional yet beloved characters like 'Chacha Chaudhary' and 'Saboo' that captured the imagination of thousands of Indian children.

The 75-year-old artist was one of India's best known cartoonists and also received a lifetime achievement award in 2001.