Commander Safeguard
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Commander Safeguard is Pakistan's first animated superhero Series produced by the Pakistani advertising agency IAL Saatchi & Saatchi and animated by Post Amazers. The character is popular in Pakistan and in Mexico,[1] where it is known as Capitan Escudo.[2] The superhero is depicted as a representation of Safeguard (soap) who fights and defeats the germs who are led by a character called "Dirtoo"(Leader Of Germs).[3] The cartoon was originally broadcast Pakistan's National Language in Urdu. It is one of the most popular children's animated television series in Pakistan.[4][5]
The television series
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Episodes and seasons
To date, 12 episodes (excluding two independence day special episodes) varying in length from 15 to 20 minutes have been aired on many Pakistani TV channels. Episode 7, Commander Safeguard's Mission: Double Trouble was the longest episode ever which was 24 mins long, and divided into 2 parts. This episode marked Germander's debut appearance.
It is one of the most popular local TV shows for children in Pakistan. Episode 12, known as Commander Safeguard's Mission: Back To School, has the same name as 2010 10th Episode. Episode 12 is the shortest among all the episodes with only 13 minutes.
In July 2016, a short movie called 'Commander Safeguard's Mission: Clean Sweep: Jungle Main Mungle', was broadcast. It was the first short movie to be produced by Second Sense Post Production instead of Post Amazers. It ran for 15 minutes and featured Dirtoo trying to sicken children by adding germs to the food of children who did not wash their hands with soap. However Commander Safeguard defeated him.
Cast
| Voice actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Shafiq-ur-Rehman | Commander Safeguard & Dirtoo |
| Mustafa Qureshi | Germander |
| Bushra Ansari | Dirtee |
| Behroze Sabzwari | Ghunsunna |
| Ameer Ali | Moti Behs |
| Uzma Zaidi | Kachra Rani |
| Saleem Hasan | Algham |
| Talat Hussain | School Teacher |
| Aziz Jindani | School Teacher |
| Ameer Ali | Doctor Uncle |
| Isnain Khan | Ali & Daniyal |
| Ameer Ali | Kulsoom (Dirty) |
| Mateen Mahmood | Dr. Zibago |
Adaptations
In 2005, it was adapted in the Philippines as Captain Hugas and broadcasts in English-Filipino bilingualism.
In 2007, it was adapted in Mexico as Capitan Escudo.
On April 18, 2012, it was adapted in Africa, notably Kenya as Africa's Local Super Hero - Commander Safeguard.
Production credits
- Ahmed Khalilullah, VFX director, idea representer, managing director – Morocco
- Aziz Jindani, Brand Manager, Global franchise Procter & Gamble, United States
- Salman Butt, Brand Manager, Safeguard, Procter & Gamble, Pakistan
- Mubashara Khalid, Brand Manager, Safeguard, Procter & Gamble, Pakistan
- Ahmed Rizvi, Assistant Brand Manager, Safeguard, Procter & Gamble, Pakistan
- Saad Munawar Khan, Assistant Brand Manager, Safeguard, Procter & Gamble, Pakistan
- Tahir Malik, Director Marketing, Procter & Gamble Pakistan
- Imtisal Abbasi, Creative Director, IAL Saatchi & Saatchi
See also
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References
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External links
- Official site
- Commander Safeguard's YouTube channel