Inspector Chingum

Did You Know?

• Every episode features a special rap song by popular Indian rap artist Baba Sehgal.
• The show's style was described by Animation Express as classic 'Bollywoodisque' storytelling.
• Funk and rap music are prominent in the spin-off.

Characters

Inspector Chingum is the police inspector of the district Shantiwood, known for his strong south Indian accent. He rides a bike, loves his job, and is strict but kind, wearing a Khaki uniform for work. Hera and Pheri are two cowardly constables who handcuff thieves after Chingum catches them; Pheri sometimes has a weak memory, such as when he orders different dishes instead of dosa from Dosa Anna. Khabrilaal, a friend of Chingum, can talk to animals and birds and helps via agents spread across the city. No Baal is the main villain who invades Shantiwood and runs Crime University, which trains people to become professional criminals; he harbors intense hatred for Shantiwood and Chingum. Ek Baal, the shortest of No Baal's three trusted goons, is clever and talkative, wearing a red shirt and pajama. Do Baal, taller than Ek Baal but shorter than Teen Baal, wears a green outfit. Teen Baal, the tallest goon, wears blue and is often ignored. Bozo is Chingum's pet dobermann and police dog, intelligent and physically excellent, once serving as goalkeeper for Shantiwood's football team. Dosa Anna helps Chingum when overwhelmed by cooking various dosa that grant super powers. Dr. Bigadu is an evil scientist working for No Baal who invents devices that cause havoc. Superstar Chocolate, Shantiwood's superstar and friend to Chingum, often enters with dances that help Chingum against tough villains.

Locations

Shantiwood is the district where all characters live, a valley with seven hills that form the word 'SHANTIWOOD'; when things go wrong it becomes 'ASHANTIWOOD'. The police office is made of glass and oak wood, with one room containing a table and chair. Tirumala Apartments houses Inspector Chingum in room 302 and his friend in room 301.