Shakti is a well known character in Indian comics series of the same name and is amongst the several popular titles published and distributed by Raj Comics. Shakti was created by writer and artist Anupam Sinha for the Raj Comics universe. Her alter ego is named Chanda, who is a simple housewife, but transforms into Shakti after an accident. Shakti is mainly an incarnation of Goddess Kali and possesses several powers. She is filled with the power of rage of women and can manifest fire and use it against enemies. Moreover she can also melt metals to create weapons. Shakti can move at the speed of light and has a powerful third eye. Shakti is one of the most popular characters and is much admired by Hindi comics readers.
Concept of Shakti
The plot of Shakti is loosely adapted from the concept of the famous comics character of Thor, published by Marvel Comics. Shakti, whose secret identity is Chanda, is an extreme incarnation of Goddess Kali, who is considered as the destroyer of all demons and the epitome of woman-power. Chanda was a simple housewife, who turned to Shakti after an unfortunate incident. After she found out that her own husband had murdered her daughter, a smoke emerged from her soul and went to the heavens. The atrocity of the incident filled her with rage and she decided to equalize the injustice. Goddess Kali re-incarnated as Shakti and used Chanda`s body as the host, in order to vanquish all evil. Chanda transformed into Shakti and killed her husband.
Chanda works as a social activist and stays busy in the hospital. Her third eye, reminiscent of Goddess Kali, evokes the power of her spirit and transforms her into her divine avatar. Chanda keeps the third eye covered with a headband which she pretends to use in order to cure permanent migraine. Shakti helps all the innocent people in need of justice and fights to eradicate all evils. Shakti has a intense desire to get justice for women, who are tortured by men. Whenever any woman in distress calls for help, from any corner of the world, Chanda transforms into a fierce assassin known as Shakti. Shakti is an avatar of Maha Kali.
Shakti was initially misunderstood and was engaged in a battle with most of the superheroes in Raj comics universe like Nagraj, Super Commando Dhruva, Doga, Parmanu, Anthony, Tiranga etc. eventually she became a part of the team named P.O.E.M (Protectors of Earth and Mankind) and a member of Brahmand Rakshak.
Powers of Shakti
Shakti can sense any woman`s suffereing and cry, any where in the world. She can easily can transform into light form and move at the speed of light. There is an intense and inconceivable amount of energy within her, which can even melt all types of metals and immediately can take any shape, form or design as projected by her inner mind. When in extreme anger, Shakti opens her divine third eye which can burn down the cause of her rage with beams of infernos. Shakti is also very strong physically and is the most powerful character in Raj Comics universe. She also has the ability to travel at the speed of light.
Publications of Shakti
Raj Comics ahs published numerous issues of Shakti which linclude Doga Shakti, Aayi Musibat, Zinda Patthar, Baambi, Parmanu Shakti, Dhruva Shakti, Amanush, Aadhi Aurat, Aayi Shakti, Vardi Wali Aurat, Pawanputri, Maut ke Deewane, Joker, Khabardar Shahri, Puja Express, Chorni, Advocate Madhuri, Kalyug, Border, Wonder Women, Phool Aur Kante, Saare Jahan Se Uncha, Mahabala, Zero G, Chingari, Nash Ketu, Aa Shakti Aa Parmanu, Yogini, Kohram, Maang Mein Angarein, Dayan, Maa, Sharir Chhalni, Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, Yogmaya, Andhak, Shakti Help Me, Nishachari, Jaljala, Ladai, Panch Bhoot, Bachao bachao, Mumbai Pareshan, Death Dot Com, Speed Meri Dushman , Mahavinashak, Itna Bada Kobi, Shakti Khatm, Bacha Duniya, Khatra Uthana Padega, Tera Kaal, Morcha, Bharhamand Rakshak, Nashini, Antim Yudh, Bhairavi, Mayavi , Krodh, Jag Utha Shaitan, Kali Chaya, Operation Mangal, Maut Ka Mazak, Phir Aaya Ithihas, Pretaa, Tabahi, Maut Ke Putle, Aa Maut Mujhe Maar, Sava Lakh Se Ek Ladaun, Mujhe Chaand Chahiye, Daav Par Duniya, Baap Ka Raaj Hai, Jaal Aur Chaal, Anhoni na ho Jaye, Kaal aur Doga, Sarv Shaktimaan, Vidhwa ka Pati, Bankelal aur Kalyug, Ek Se Badhkar Ek, Woh Chehra, Kaal Aur Kali, Palda, Chakra and many others.