Modan Lal (Village Shopkeeper) – Fat Indian Merchant / Seth Ji Character

Product Overview: Add some weight and humor to your village stories with Modan Lal. This character represents the classic Indian Shopkeeper (Baniya), Halwai, or wealthy villager (Seth Ji). With his round belly and traditional attire, he is perfect for roles involving a greedy merchant, a funny neighbor, or a food-loving uncle in moral stories.

Visual Details:

• Healthy Physique: Designed with a large potbelly and chubby cheeks, giving him the classic “Khate-Peete Ghar Ka” (well-fed) look.

• Traditional Attire: Wears a maroon/dark red kurta paired with a beige dhoti, and a white towel (Gamcha) draped around his neck, typical of a village businessman.

• Facial Features: Features a thick black mustache, bold eyebrows, and wide expressive eyes that can look surprised or calculating.

• Footwear: Wears simple brown strap sandals (chappals), suitable for a rural setting.

Key Features:

• Belly Rig: The stomach area is rigged to bounce slightly when he walks or laughs, adding realism to his weight.

• Mustache Animation: The mustache is on a separate layer, allowing for expressive movements when he speaks.

• High-Quality Vector: The folds in the dhoti and the curve of the belly are smooth vector lines.

• Versatile Use: Can be used as a Grocery Store Owner, Sweet Shop Owner (Halwai), or a Greedy Moneylender.

Technical Details:

• Software: Adobe Animate CC (and higher).

• File Format: .FLA (Source File).

• Type: Human / Male / Fat Man.