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Bahadur (character)

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Hindi literary character. Not to 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.

Characteristics

Bahadur is a brave, loyal, occasionally naïve watchman or guard. He is a dispossessed immigrant worker of Nepalese origin.

References

  1. Klass, Sheila Solomon (1969). Bahadur Means Hero. Gambit Incorporated.
  2. Behl, Deepal (2013). Winning is Everything: A 10-Step Guide for Sure-shot Success. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers. ISBN 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). Sahitya Akademi: 105–109.


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