Here is a collection of hyperlinks to webpages that I found on the Internet. The special thing about these pages is that they are either part of an Indian website or even if they are hosted on a non-Indian server, they are at least created by an Indian. The contents of these links are different but are related, sometimes remotely, to either the Phantom, Lee Falk, Phantom comics or any other thing that comes close to belonging to the Phantom World, especially the Indian Phantom scene.

If you find any Phantom-related webpage that is also Indian, please about it. Please also if you find a broken link here.

For general Phantom-related links, I suggest you visit Bryan Shedden's links section.

PHANTOM SITES

• http://www.geocities.com/chalta_firta_pret/
  - A fansite for popular Indian comic books, including the Phantom.
  
  
• Many sites have come up that put out scans of Phantom comics. I do not know how legal these sites are but am listing them here as they are selfless (non-profit) efforts to provide comic lovers access to rare comics, like Indrajals, which are almost impossible to come by otherwise. (Please note that I disclaim any responsibility for the content of these sites.)
  
  
  • http://thecomicproject.blogspot.com/
    
    
  • http://www.comic-guy.blogspot.com/
    
    
  • http://www.legendofthephantom.blogspot.com/
    
    
  • http://www.indrajal-comics.blogspot.com/
    
    
  • http://anupam-agrawal.blogspot.com/search/label/Phantom/
    
    

OBITUARIES

• http://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99mar17/world.htm#global
  - Obituary of Lee Falk in The Tribune, an Indian newspaper.
  
  
• http://www.expressindia.com/ie/daily/19990317/ige17073p.html
  - Obituary of Lee Falk in The Indian Express, an Indian newspaper.
  
  
• http://www.hindustantimes.com/ (search in HT Archives section for 17-Mar-1999)
  - Obituary of Lee Falk in The Hindustan Times, an Indian newspaper.
  
  

ARTICLES

• http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/yw/2004/05/22/stories/2004052200020100.htm
  - Good will prevail : an article by R. Krithika for the children's magazine section of The Hindu, an Indian newspaper. This nostalgic article, published on 22 May 2004, focuses on the Indrajal comics that were once very popular in India with references to the characters published in them, including the Phantom.
  
  
• http://www.viewsunplugged.com/VU/20020404/musings_returnToComics.shtml
  - Return to Comics : a nostalgic article by Shalabh Mohan about the Phantom, Mandrake and old Indrajal comics of the lost golden era.
  
  
• http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=19990419&fname=essay&sid=1
  - White Skin, Black Mask : a critical essay by Kai Friese about the Phantom.
  
  
• http://www.indianmagique.com/magical_vibes/articles_nakul_tribute_leefalk.htm
  - The Ghost Stops Walking : a tribute to Lee Falk by Nakul Shenoy.
  
  
• http://www.rediff.com/search/2000/dec/28past.htm
  - The Wonder Years : an article by Lindsay Periera trying to find out if the Internet can recreate a sense of déjà vu.
  
  
• http://www.rediff.com/news/1999/mar/29vir.htm
  - Mr Walker's Last Mile : an article by Vir Sanghvi about the Phantom and his fate after Lee Falk's death.
  
  
• http://www.netguruindia.com/news/Mar99%5C23Mar99.html
  - Phantom and Fantasy : an editorial appearing on March 22, 1999 in a web-based daily named Calcutta Online.
  
  
• http://www.vigyanprasar.com/ham/phantom.htm
  - An Indian Ham Radio website page that shows the Phantom using the radio.
  
  
• http://www.rediff.com/business/dec/02mahesh.htm
  - A business commentary by Mahesh Nair that starts off with a mention of the Phantom.
  
  

FINANCIAL NEWS

• http://www.indian-express.com/fe/daily/19990614/fle14073.html
  - The Ghost Who Walks For Diamond Comics : a financial news item by Pummy Kaul, (out)dated June 13, 1999, about Diamond Comics acquiring a licence to publish the Phantom.
  
  
• http://web.archive.org/web/20010513184019/http://www.hindubusinessline.com/2000/07/04/stories/190402tm.htm
  - Phantom Makes A Comeback : a business news item by P.T.Jyothi Datta, dated July 3, 2000, about the onset of Phantom comics publication by Indian Express Egmont Pub. Ltd.
  
  
• http://web.archive.org/web/20000903125443/www.hindubusinessline.com/2000/07/16/stories/021618eg.htm
  - Egmont To Buyout IE Stake In Joint Venture : a business news item, dated July 15, 2000 about Egmont's buying the stake of Indian Express in its joint venture - Indian Express Egmont Publications Ltd.
  
  
• http://web.archive.org/web/20010418130153/http://www.hindubusinessline.com/2000/08/09/stories/190902jo.htm
  - Egmont Set To Write A New Chapter : a business news item by P.T.Jyothi Datta, dated August 8, 2000, about Egmont's strategy for the Indian market following the buy-out of its Indian partner's stake in the joint venture, Indian Express Egmont Publications Ltd.
  
  
• http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=54793
  - Ashok Amritraj Venture Sets Aside $90 M For 'Mandrake The Magician' : an article, dated March 16, 2004, about Ashok Amritraj (a tennis star turned film producer) and his plans for a Phantom & Mandrake movie.
  
  

BETAAL PACHISI

"Betaal Pachisi" is an Indian TV serial (starring Shahbaz Khan, Tom Alter, Sonu Walia and directed by Sunil Agnihotri), inspired by the Phantom. It was first aired in May, 1997 on the Doordarshan TV network of India. Each episode was half an hour long and in the Hindi language. The serial has long been discontinued. The picture on the right is a still image from the serial. Notice the similarity between the hero's costume and that of the Phantom, except for the red colour and the fact that "Betaal" does not cover his face!

• http://web.archive.org/web/20030727144443/http://www.utvnet.com/shows/betaal.html
  - Betaal Pachisi, A Magical Fantasy : a webpage on UTV Network's official website.
  
  
• http://web.archive.org/web/20020223005724/http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Mayavi/betaal.html
  - Betaal Pachisi : a webpage by V. Ramachandran devoted to 'Betaal Pachisi'.
  
  
• http://www.screenindia.com/jun13/tele.htm
  - Shahbaaz Khan, The Second Coming : an interview with Shahbaaz Khan, an Indian actor who played the lead role of 'Betaal' (Sanskrit for 'Phantom') in the serial 'Betaal Pachisi'.
  
  
• http://www.expressindia.com/ie/daily/19970616/16750663.html
  - Is It Phantom Of Just A Phantom : an article by Murli Sharma about 'Betaal Pachisi'.
  
  
• http://web.archive.org/web/20010221152530/http://www.hindustantimes.com/nonfram/081097/SHO01.htm
  - Fanning Out Fantasy : an article by Vandana Mujumdar who trys to reason why fantasy serials become popular. In her article, she gives details about the serial 'Betaal Pachisi' and also mentions a producer's plans to make a serial based on Mandrake the Magician (sadly, if I'm not mistaken, those plans haven't been realized as yet).