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Zalim Singh was portrayed by actor [[Raj Singh]] in ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]''. |
Zalim Singh was portrayed by actor [[Raj Singh]] in ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]''. |
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| − | During the development of the film's original script, written by [[Willard Huyck]] and [[Gloria Katz]], the Maharajah would receive classes of [[whip]] by [[Indiana Jones]], but due to his inexperience, would make a cut in the cheek with the [[whip]]. Later, during the scene in the Temple of [[Kali]], Singh would give an indignation to Indy in the chin like revenge. However, this was cut, and the explanation of why Indy had a cut on the chin was later revealed in ''[[Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade]]'' during the prologue sequence.<ref>''[[The Complete Making of Indiana Jones]]''</ref><ref>[http://www.theraider.net/features/articles/lost_drafts_03.php]</ref> |
+ | During the development of the film's undated original script, written by [[Willard Huyck]] and [[Gloria Katz]], the Maharajah would receive classes of [[whip]] by [[Indiana Jones]], but due to his inexperience, would make a cut in the cheek with the [[whip]]. Later, during the scene in the Temple of [[Kali]], Singh would give an indignation to Indy in the chin like revenge. However, this was cut, and the explanation of why Indy had a cut on the chin was later revealed in ''[[Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade]]'' during the prologue sequence.<ref>''[[The Complete Making of Indiana Jones]]''</ref><ref>[http://www.theraider.net/features/articles/lost_drafts_03.php]</ref> |
In ''[[LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures]]'', Singh replaces the [[Chief Guard]]'s health with botles of [[Black Sleep of the Kali Ma]] during his fistfight with [[Indiana Jones]]. However, after being defeated by [[Short Round]], he awakens from the [[Black Sleep of the Kali Ma]] and stops helping the [[Chief Guard]]. In ''[[LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues]]'', Singh helps [[Mola Ram]] to stole the [[Sankara Stones]] from [[Mayapore]], but Indy and his allies burn his chest during the battle at the Temple of [[Kali]] to awake him from the [[Black Sleep of the Kali Ma]]. After this, the Maharajah helps Indy and his allies during the bridge battle. |
In ''[[LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures]]'', Singh replaces the [[Chief Guard]]'s health with botles of [[Black Sleep of the Kali Ma]] during his fistfight with [[Indiana Jones]]. However, after being defeated by [[Short Round]], he awakens from the [[Black Sleep of the Kali Ma]] and stops helping the [[Chief Guard]]. In ''[[LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues]]'', Singh helps [[Mola Ram]] to stole the [[Sankara Stones]] from [[Mayapore]], but Indy and his allies burn his chest during the battle at the Temple of [[Kali]] to awake him from the [[Black Sleep of the Kali Ma]]. After this, the Maharajah helps Indy and his allies during the bridge battle. |
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Revision as of 21:54, 30 March 2017
- "That's the Maharajah? A kid?"
- ―Willie Scott[src]
His Supreme Highness, the Maharajah of Pankot, Zalim Singh was the thirteen-year-old son of Premjit Singh and the prince who ruled over the province of Pankot.
Biography
Zalim Singh was born in 1922. He was educated by an English tutor in preparation for his reign as Maharajah of Pankot Province. While still a child, Singh ascended to the throne following the death of his father Premjit in 1930.[1]
Singh was secretly controlled by his devious prime minister Chattar Lal who was a member of the Thuggee cult. In 1935, at the urging of his prime minister, Singh hosted the Guardian of Tradition Dinner at Pankot Palace to raise the status of Pankot among its neighboring principalities, and many dignitaries and merchants were invited. Several unexpected guests arrived and were also brought to the banquet: Captain Blumburtt and Indiana Jones. At dinner, both men discussed the possibility of a Thuggee revival, and Singh spoke up to proclaim that the Thuggee were a thing of the past, insisting to his subjects that his kingdom would never grant asylum to the cult. However, he was unaware that Lal had been drugging his drinks to make him a participant in the rituals that occurred at the Kali temple hidden beneath his palace.[2]
Later, the entranced Singh was responsible for torturing Jones by piercing a kryta doll in his likeness with a pin while the archaeologist was foiling the chief Thuggee guard. When Short Round, Indy's sidekick, noticed Singh disabling Jones with the doll, he climbed up to the Maharajah's vantage point and eventually restrained him. Shorty removed the pin from the doll, allowing Jones to continue fighting the guard (who ultimately met his end in a rock crusher). Shorty delivered several blows to Singh, but the Maharajah shoved him away and pulled out a sword. Short Round grabbed a nearby torch and thrust it into the Maharajah who let out a scream of extreme pain. However, the burn freed Singh from the Black Sleep of the Kali Ma and the grateful Maharajah, though ashamed of himself, gave Shorty directions for escaping the mines.[2]
Anxious to further redeem himself for his actions, Singh made his own escape from the mines, contacted Captain Blumburtt and his men, and led them to the bridge leading from the palace where the rest of the Thuggee were attempting to kill Indiana Jones. After the cultists were dealt with, Singh bowed to Shorty in thanks, which was returned with a wave of Shorty's cap.[2]
Behind the scenes
Zalim Singh was portrayed by actor Raj Singh in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
During the development of the film's undated original script, written by Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz, the Maharajah would receive classes of whip by Indiana Jones, but due to his inexperience, would make a cut in the cheek with the whip. Later, during the scene in the Temple of Kali, Singh would give an indignation to Indy in the chin like revenge. However, this was cut, and the explanation of why Indy had a cut on the chin was later revealed in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade during the prologue sequence.[3][4]
In LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures, Singh replaces the Chief Guard's health with botles of Black Sleep of the Kali Ma during his fistfight with Indiana Jones. However, after being defeated by Short Round, he awakens from the Black Sleep of the Kali Ma and stops helping the Chief Guard. In LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues, Singh helps Mola Ram to stole the Sankara Stones from Mayapore, but Indy and his allies burn his chest during the battle at the Temple of Kali to awake him from the Black Sleep of the Kali Ma. After this, the Maharajah helps Indy and his allies during the bridge battle.
Appearances
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom novel
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom comic
- LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Non-canonical appearance)
- LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (Non-canonical appearance)
Sources
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: The Illustrated Screenplay
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Sourcebook
Chattar Lal on IndianaJones.com (backup link on Archive.org)
Mola Ram on IndianaJones.com (backup link on Archive.org)- Zalim Singh on IndianaJones.com (backup link on Archive.org)
- Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide