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Kalki

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Real Name

Ashok Desai

Current Alias

Kalki

Identity

Secret

Alignment

Bad

Relatives

Arani Desai (daughter), Niles Caulder (son-in-law)

Universe

New Earth

Base Of Operations

Himalayas

Characteristics

Gender

Male

Eyes

Brown

Hair

Black

Status

Citizenship

Indian

Origin

Origin

Place of Birth

Calcutta, India

Creators

Paul Kupperberg, Steve Lightle

First appearance

Doom Patrol Vol 2 #1
(October, 1987)

History

Kalki is an aging mad scientist who sought immortality and employed a young Niles Caulder in his experiments. Driven insane, he was abusive to his daughter Arani Desai and eventually met his end in a conflict with the Doom Patrol.

Paraphernalia

Transportation

Hover Chair

See Also

• Discuss Ashok Desai (New Earth) on the forums
• Appearances of Ashok Desai (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: Ashok Desai (New Earth)
• Images featuring Ashok Desai (New Earth)

Links and References

• Kalki at Rapsheet
  

Footnotes

Doom Patrol Villain(s) This character, team or organization, is or was primarily an enemy of the Doom Patrol at some point in their career. This pertains to all incarnations of the Patrol throughout history. Including but not restricted to their arch-enemies the Brotherhood of Evil. This template will categorize articles that include it into the category "Doom Patrol villains."