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==Fictional character biography==
==Fictional character biography==
Pavitr Prabhakar, an Indian boy from a remote village, moves to [[Mumbai]] with his Aunt Maya and Uncle Bhim to study after getting half a scholarship. His parents died some years ago. Other students at his new school tease him and beat him up for his studious demeanor and simple background. He knows his Uncle Bhim is struggling to support him and his aunt Maya, and pay his school fees. Only Meera Jain, a popular girl from his school, befriends him.
Pavitr Prabhakar, an Indian boy from a remote village, moves to Mumbai with the encouragement of his Aunt and Uncle (who are named Maya and Bhim) after receiving a partial scholarship to go to a prestigious school called The Heritage International. At school, he is frequently bullied for coming from a rural background. His uncle encourages him to endure it and stay at the school because he has strong potential. A popular girl at the school, Meera Jain, befriends him on the basis that she has gone through a similar experience because she also came from a village.


Meanwhile, a local [[Boss (crime)|crime lord]] named Nalin Oberoi uses an amulet to perform an ancient ritual in which he is possessed by a [[demon]] committed to opening a gate for other demons to invade Earth. While being chased by bullies, Pavitr Prabhakar encounters an ancient [[yogi]] who grants him the powers of a [[spider]] to fight the evil that threatens the world. While discovering his powers, Pavitr Prabhakar refuses to help a woman being attacked by several men. He leaves the place, but comes back when he hears his uncle cry out, and discovers that he has been slain. He learns that Bhim was stabbed when he tried to help the woman. Pavitr Prabhakar understands that with great power comes great responsibility, and swears to use his powers for the good of others.<ref name="India" />
Meanwhile, a local [[Boss (crime)|crime lord]] named Nalin Oberoi uses an amulet to perform an ancient ritual in which he is possessed by a [[demon]] committed to opening a gate for other demons to invade Earth. While being chased by bullies, Pavitr Prabhakar encounters an ancient [[yogi]] who grants him the powers of a [[spider]] to fight the evil that threatens the world. Pavitr obtains the iconic Spider-Man costume and tests out his new abilities to create webs and stick to walls. While discovering his powers, Pavitr sees a woman being attacked by several men, but brushes it off, saying that the police would handle it anyway. Unbeknownst to Pavitr, his Uncle was in the area and attempts to help the woman. Pavitr hears his uncle cry out and rushes over, but by the time he gets there, it's too late. In a fit of murderous rage, he goes after the men who murdered his uncle and beats them until he snaps out of it and Pavitr understands that with great power comes great responsibility, and swears to use his powers for the good of others.<ref name="India" />


Nalin Oberoi briefly becomes human again and transforms a mild-mannered [[Physician|doctor]] into a demon with four magical tentacles (the Indian version of [[Doctor Octopus]]) and sends him to kill Spider-Man, as instructed by the demon voices. "Doc Ock" fails, and Spider-Man makes his public debut as a hero. The newspapers, however, label him as a threat.<ref name="India"/>
Nalin Oberoi briefly becomes human again and transforms a mild-mannered [[Physician|doctor]] into a demon with four magical tentacles (the Indian version of [[Doctor Octopus]]) and sends him to kill Spider-Man, as instructed by the demon voices. "Doc Ock" fails, and Spider-Man makes his public debut as a hero. The newspapers, however, label him as a threat.<ref name="India"/>
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===''Spider-Geddon''===
===''Spider-Geddon''===
During the ''[[Spider-Geddon]]'' storyline, Pavitr has been keeping surveillance on Earth-3145 with the help of Spider-Girl, [[Spider-Punk]], Spider-UK, and Master Weaver. They find that the Inheritors have become malnourished since they were last seen.<ref>''Spider-Geddon'' #0. Marvel Comics.</ref>
During the ''[[Spider-Geddon]]'' storyline, Pavitr has been keeping surveillance on Earth-3145 with the help of Spider-Girl, [[Spider-Punk]], Spider-UK, and Master Weaver. They find out that the Inheritors have become malnourished since they were last seen.<ref>''Spider-Geddon'' #0. Marvel Comics.</ref>


==In other media==
==In other media==
===Film===
===Film===
* Pavitr "Pav" Prabhakar / Spider-Man India appears ''[[Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse]]'' (2023), voiced by [[Karan Soni]] in [[English language|English]] and [[Shubman Gill]] in [[Hindi]] and [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]. This version is a member of [[Miguel O'Hara]]'s Spider-Society and friend of [[Spider-Punk]] and [[Gwen Stacy (Spider-Verse)|Spider-Woman]] who lives in Mumbattan, an Indian city based on Mumbai and [[Manhattan]], who is dating [[George Stacy#Film|Inspector Singh]]'s daughter [[Gwen Stacy#Spider-Verse|Gayatri]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Polo |first1=Susana |last2=Patches |first2=Matt |last3=McWhertor |first3=Michael |date=2022-12-13 |title=Every new Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse character, explained |url=https://www.polygon.com/23505869/spider-man-across-spiderverse-characters-cast |access-date=2022-12-13 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Pavitr "Pav" Prabhakar / Spider-Man India appears in ''[[Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse]]'' (2023), and is voiced by [[Karan Soni]] in [[English language|English]] and [[Shubman Gill]] in [[Hindi]] and [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]. This version of Spider-Man is a member of [[Miguel O'Hara]]'s Spider-Society and a friend of [[Spider-Punk]] and [[Gwen Stacy (Spider-Verse)|Spider-Woman]]. Pav lives in Mumbattan, an Indian city based on Mumbai and [[Manhattan]] and is dating [[George Stacy#Film|Inspector Singh]]'s daughter [[Gwen Stacy#Spider-Verse|Gayatri]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Polo |first1=Susana |last2=Patches |first2=Matt |last3=McWhertor |first3=Michael |date=2022-12-13 |title=Every new Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse character, explained |url=https://www.polygon.com/23505869/spider-man-across-spiderverse-characters-cast |access-date=2022-12-13 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
** Pav is set to return in the upcoming sequel ''[[Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse]]''.
** Pav is set to return in the upcoming sequel ''[[Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse]]''.


===Video games===
===Video games===

Pavitr Prabhakar appears as an unlockable playable character in ''[[Spider-Man Unlimited (video game)|Spider-Man Unlimited]]''.
* Pavitr Prabhakar appears as an unlockable playable character in ''[[Spider-Man Unlimited (video game)|Spider-Man Unlimited]]''.


== Reception ==
== Reception ==

Revision as of 09:45, 25 August 2023

"Spider-Man India (character)" redirects here. For the titular comic book, see Spider-Man: India.
Pavitr Prabhakar
Spider-Man
Cover of Spider-Man: India #1 (2004)
Art by Jeevan J. Kang.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceSpider-Man: India #1 (2004)[1][2]
Created by
In-story information
Alter egoPavitr Prabhakar
SpeciesHuman mutate
Place of originMumbai/Mumbattan, India
Supporting character of
AbilitiesSuperhuman strength, speed, agility, reflexes, durability, and balance
Altered in-story information for adaptations to other media
Partnerships

Spider-Man (Pavitr Prabhakar) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics in collaboration with Gotham Entertainment. He is an alternate version of Spider-Man who lives in Mumbai, India.[3][4]

In the Marvel Comics universe, Spider-Man lives on Earth-50101. His secret identity is Pavitr Prabhakar, a shy school student, who lives with his Aunt Maya and Uncle Bhim in Mumbai. He has many supporting characters in the books such as Meera Jain, Flash Thompson, Nalin Oberoi, and Doctor Octopus. He came to Mumbai from a small village. He and his uncle struggled with financial difficulties, yet in spite of that, his uncle wanted Pavitr to receive a high-quality education at 'The Heritage International School', one of the top schools in the city.

Parvitr was often bullied and mocked in school due to coming from a small village and wearing a dhoti. A mystical Yogi gives Pavitr the magical powers of a spider, which he uses to fight against an evil businessman, Nalin Oberoi, who is after a magical amulet. In search of the amulet, Oberoi destroys Pavitr's village, killing everyone. As Spider-Man, Pavitr defeats Nalin and hands him over to the police.[5]

Pavitr "Pav" Prabhakar / Spider-Man India made his cinematic debut in the 2023 animated feature film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, voiced by Karan Soni in English and Shubman Gill in Hindi and Punjabi, depicted as a member of Miguel O'Hara's Spider-Society.[6] He will reappear in the film's sequel.

Publishing history

Pavitr Prabhakar first appeared in Spider-Man: India #1 (January 2005).[7][8][9][10][11] Marvel created the Indian version in collaboration with Gotham Entertainment Group. Debdatta Das co-created this Indian version.[12]

Fictional character biography

Pavitr Prabhakar, an Indian boy from a remote village, moves to Mumbai with the encouragement of his Aunt and Uncle (who are named Maya and Bhim) after receiving a partial scholarship to go to a prestigious school called The Heritage International. At school, he is frequently bullied for coming from a rural background. His uncle encourages him to endure it and stay at the school because he has strong potential. A popular girl at the school, Meera Jain, befriends him on the basis that she has gone through a similar experience because she also came from a village.

Meanwhile, a local crime lord named Nalin Oberoi uses an amulet to perform an ancient ritual in which he is possessed by a demon committed to opening a gate for other demons to invade Earth. While being chased by bullies, Pavitr Prabhakar encounters an ancient yogi who grants him the powers of a spider to fight the evil that threatens the world. Pavitr obtains the iconic Spider-Man costume and tests out his new abilities to create webs and stick to walls. While discovering his powers, Pavitr sees a woman being attacked by several men, but brushes it off, saying that the police would handle it anyway. Unbeknownst to Pavitr, his Uncle was in the area and attempts to help the woman. Pavitr hears his uncle cry out and rushes over, but by the time he gets there, it's too late. In a fit of murderous rage, he goes after the men who murdered his uncle and beats them until he snaps out of it and Pavitr understands that with great power comes great responsibility, and swears to use his powers for the good of others.[7]

Nalin Oberoi briefly becomes human again and transforms a mild-mannered doctor into a demon with four magical tentacles (the Indian version of Doctor Octopus) and sends him to kill Spider-Man, as instructed by the demon voices. "Doc Ock" fails, and Spider-Man makes his public debut as a hero. The newspapers, however, label him as a threat.[7]

Oberoi kidnaps Pavitr Prabhakar's aunt, taking her to a refinery outside Mumbai. There he betrays Doctor Octopus, blasting him into the ocean. Spider-Man arrives and fights Oberoi, who has also kidnapped Meera. He drops both Maya and Meera from the top of the refinery. Spider-Man dives for his aunt, but fails to rescue Meera, who is saved by Doctor Octopus. Pavitr reveals his identity to Meera and asks her to take his aunt to safety.[7]

Oberoi gets rid of Doctor Octopus for good and touches Spider-Man with the amulet. A Venom-like creature emerges from the amulet and tries to lure Spider-Man to the dark side. Pavitr remembers his uncle's saying about responsibility and rejects the evil, shattering the link between the demons and Oberoi and making Oberoi human again. Spider-Man throws the amulet into the ocean and Oberoi is sent to a mental institution.[7]

Peace is restored to Mumbai eventually. Pavitr Prabhakar begins a romance with Meera, and is shown celebrating the festival Diwali with his aunt. The story ends with a quote from the Bhagavad Gita, showing the Venom-Demon still alive.[7]

Spider-Verse

During the Spider-Verse storyline, which featured Spider-Men from various alternate realities, Pavitr Prabhakar was seen fighting a mysterious new villain named Karn, whom he mistook for a demon. The Superior Spider-Man (Doctor Octopus' mind in Peter Parker's body) managed to save him and recruited him into his army of Spiders.[13] In the second volume of Spider-Verse set during the Secret Wars event, Pavitr Prabhakar found himself in the domain of the Battleworld called Arachnia, where he teamed up with Spider-Gwen, Spider-Ham, Spider-Man Noir, Spider-UK, and Anya Corazon, though none of them remembered their previous encounter during the original Spider-Verse.

Following the conclusion of Secret Wars the team of six Spiders that formed during the event will rename itself and feature in a new ongoing series called Web Warriors, a name coined by Peter Parker from the Ultimate Spider-Man TV series during the original Spider-Verse.[14]

Spider-Geddon

During the Spider-Geddon storyline, Pavitr has been keeping surveillance on Earth-3145 with the help of Spider-Girl, Spider-Punk, Spider-UK, and Master Weaver. They find out that the Inheritors have become malnourished since they were last seen.[15]

In other media

Film

Video games

Reception

James Whitbrook of io9 placed Pavitr as number fourteen as the greatest alternate take of Spider-Man. Explaining that he "shares much in common with the general Spider-Man legacy, but he's probably the best example of a foreign Spider-Man Marvel's ever attempted." Ryan Linch of Screen Rant placed Pavitr as number ten, opining that the character "has some really clever deviations from his American counterparts, but still retains everything that makes Spider-Man great."[17][18]

References

  1. ^ "Spider-Man: India (2004) #1 | Comic Issues | Marvel".
  2. ^ "Spider-Man: India (2004) Issue #1 - Read Spider-Man: India (2004) Issue #1 comic online in high quality".
  3. ^ Jeevan Kang. Spider-Man: India (1 ed.). Marvel comics. pp. 1, 5.
  4. ^ "Who is Spider-Man India in Across the Spider-Verse? Pavitr Prabhakar explained". WION. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
  5. ^ Spider-Man: India #1, #2, #3 and #4 (1 ed.). New York, USA: Marvel comics. 2004–2005.
  6. ^ Atal, Raj (2023-05-19). "Who Is Indian Spiderman Pavitr Prabhakar? Comic Origin, Powers & Abilities, And Weakness Explained". Superhero Maniac. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Spider-Man: India #1-4
  8. ^ "Spider-Man, Swinging Through India". NPR. January 6, 2005
  9. ^ Overdorf, Jason. "A MULTICULTURAL WEB". Newsweek International. July 25, 2004
  10. ^ Sandhu, Sukhdev. "World Wide Web". New York Magazine May 21, 2005
  11. ^ "Spider-Man gets Indian make-over". BBC News. June 24, 2004
  12. ^ "'We had Spider-Man celebrate Diwali, swing from Gateway of India'". Hindustan Times. 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  13. ^ The Superior Spider-Man #32
  14. ^ "Spider-Gwen Stars in Web Warriors Launched by Mike Costa and David Baldeon #MarvelOctober (UPDATE)". 29 June 2015.
  15. ^ Spider-Geddon #0. Marvel Comics.
  16. ^ Polo, Susana; Patches, Matt; McWhertor, Michael (2022-12-13). "Every new Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse character, explained". Polygon. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
  17. ^ Whitbrook, James (7 July 2017). "The Greatest Spider-Men of All Time, Ranked". io9. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  18. ^ "11 Best Alternate Versions of Spider-Man". Screen Rant. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
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