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Jahangirer Swarnamudra
Jahangirer Swarnamudra (The Gold Coins of Jahangir) is a Bengali detective story written by Satyajit Ray. It stars his famous character Feluda. The story was first published in 1983 in Sandesh (magazine), Sandesh. Plot synopsis The trio of Feluda, Jatayu and Tapesh has been invited to Panihati to investigate the case of a missing mohur, gold coin of Jahangir. The client, Shankar Prasad Mitra, had a collection of twelve gold coins but on his last birthday, one of them was stolen by one of his most trusted guests. He invites the same group of people to his next birthday celebration and asks Feluda to catch the culprit while hiding his true identity. Films A movie, ''Jahangirer Swarnamudra'' was made for TV in 1998 produced by Angel Television, directed by Sandip Ray and starring Sabyasachi Chakrabarty as Feluda, Bibhu Bhattacharya as Jatayu, Saswata Chatterjee as Topshe and Ranjit Mallick as Shankar Prasad Mitra. References Short stories by Satyajit Ray 1983 short storie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray (; 2 May 1921 – 23 April 1992) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, author, lyricist, magazine editor, illustrator, calligraphy, calligrapher, and composer. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential film directors in the history of cinema. He is celebrated for works including ''The Apu Trilogy'' (1955–1959), Jalsaghar, ''The Music Room'' (1958), Mahanagar, ''The Big City'' (1963)'', Charulata'' (1964), and the ''Goopy–Bagha'' trilogy (1969–1992). Ray was born in Calcutta to author Sukumar Ray and Suprabha Ray. Starting his career as a commercial artist, Ray was drawn into independent film, independent film-making after meeting French filmmaker Jean Renoir and viewing Vittorio De Sica's Italian neorealism, Italian neorealist film ''Bicycle Thieves'' (1948) during a visit to London. Ray directed 36 films, including feature films, documentaries, and short subject, shorts. Ray's first film, (1955), won eleven international ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feluda
Feluda is a fictional detective, private investigator created by Indian director and writer Satyajit Ray. Feluda resides at 21 Rajani Sen Road, Ballygunge, Calcutta, West Bengal, India. Feluda first made his appearance in a Bengali children's magazine called '' Sandesh'' in 1965, under the editorialship of Ray and Subhas Mukhopadhyay. His first adventure was '' Feludar Goendagiri''. Feluda is one of the most impactful Bengali characters of all time. Feluda is often accompanied by his cousin, who is also his assistant, Tapesh Ranjan Mitter (affectionately called Topshe by Feluda), who serves as the narrator of the stories. From the sixth story, '' Sonar Kella'' (The Golden Fortress), the duo are joined by a popular thriller writer Jatayu (Lalmohan Ganguli). Feluda has had been filmed at times, with the character been played by Soumitra Chatterjee, Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, Ahmed Rubel, Shashi Kapoor, Abir Chatterjee, Parambrata Chatterjee, Tota Roy Chowdhury and I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandesh (magazine)
''Sandesh'' (, ) is a centenary old Bengali children's magazine. It was first published by Upendrakishore Ray in 1913 through his publishing company, M/s U. Ray and Sons. The original partners of the venture were Upendrakishore and his sons Sukumar and Subinoy. Its publication had to be stopped twice. The current phase is the third and longest running one, spanning more than 60 years. Beginning The magazine was first published from its office in 22, Sukea Street. Subsequently the office and the press were shifted to the new building built by Upendrakishore at 100, Garpar Road. Upendrakishore's son Sukumar Ray went to Great Britain for advanced training in printing technology, and he joined as an active partner after his return. After the death of Upendrakishore Roychowdhury in 1915, his eldest son Sukumar Ray succeeded as the editor of the magazine in 1915. Sukumar was known for his humorous writings. The Sukumar Ray years established ''Sandesh'' as a magazine that co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panihati
Panihati is a city and a municipality of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian States and territories of India, state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). History There is a legendary belief that Maharaja Chandraketu of Deganga established a ''garh'' (fort) at Panihati in the 13th century. There is an association of goddess Bhawani with the fort. In the early days when river transport was the primary means of communication, Panihati was a major trading and business centre, then known as Pannyahati (Emporium for Merchandise). Scholars feel that the name has come from the word Pannyahatic. Panihati is mentioned in several Vaishnava Padavali literary texts – ''Chaitanya Mangal Kavya'' by Jayananda and Lochandas in the 16th century, ''Sri Chaitanya Bhagawat'' by Brindaban Das in 1548, ''Bansi Bistar'' by Nityannda, ''Vaishnava Namdeva'' by Debaki Nandan, ''Sri Chaitanya Charitamritam'' by Krishnadas Kabiraj in 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohur
The Mohur is a gold coin that was formerly minted by several governments, including British India and some of the princely states which existed alongside it, the Mughal Empire, Maratha Empire, Kingdom of Nepal, and Persia (chiefly Afghanistan). It was usually equivalent in value to fifteen silver rupees. It was last minted in British India in 1918, but some princely states continued to issue the coins until their accession to India after 1947. Similar coins were also issued by the British authorities in denominations of mohur (10 rupees), mohur (5 rupees) and the double mohur (30 rupees), and some of the princely states issued half-mohur coins (equal to 7 rupees and 8 anna). The ''mohur'' coin was first introduced by Sher Shah Suri of Sur Empire during his rule in India between 1540 and 1545 and was then a gold coin weighing 169 grains (10.95 grams). He also introduced copper coins called '' dam'' and silver coins called '' rupiya'' that weighed 178 grains (11.53 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jahangir
Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim (31 August 1569 – 28 October 1627), known by his imperial name Jahangir (; ), was List of emperors of the Mughal Empire, Emperor of Hindustan from 1605 until his death in 1627, and the fourth Mughal emperors, Mughal Emperor. Born as Prince Salim, he was the third and only surviving son of Emperor Akbar and his chief empress, Mariam-uz-Zamani. Akbar's quest for a successor took him to visit the Hazrat Ishaan and Salim Chishti, List of Sufi saints, Sufi saints who prophesied the birth of three sons. Jahangir's birth in Fatehpur Sikri was seen as a fulfillment of Chishti's blessings, and he was named after him. His parents’ early life was marked by personal tragedy, including the death of his full twin brothers in infancy, which led to a sense of grief in his family. His early education was comprehensive, covering various subjects including Persian language, Persian, Hindustani language, Hindustani, and military tactics. Jahangir's upbringing was heav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birthday
A birthday is the anniversary of the birth of a person or figuratively of an institution. Birthdays of people are celebrated in numerous cultures, often with birthday gifts, birthday cards, a birthday party, or a rite of passage. Many religions celebrate the birth of their founders or religious figures with special holidays (e.g. Christmas, Mawlid, Buddha's Birthday, Krishna Janmashtami, and Gurpurb). There is a distinction between birth''day'' and birth''date'' (also known as date of birth): the former, except for February 29, occurs each year (e.g. January 15), while the latter is the complete date when a person was born (e.g. January 15, 2001). Coming of age In most legal systems, one becomes a legal adult on a particular birthday when they reach the age of majority (usually between 12 and 21), and reaching age-specific milestones confers particular rights and responsibilities. At certain ages, one may become eligible to leave School leaving age, full-time education, beco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandip Ray
Sandip Ray (born 8 September 1953) is an Indian film director and music director who mainly works in Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali cinema. He is the only child of the famous Indian director Satyajit Ray and Bijoya Ray. Life and education Sandip Ray was born in Kolkata, Calcutta. Initially schooled at the South Point School (India), South Point School and after it, the Patha Bhavan, Kolkata, he subsequently attended the University of Calcutta. Career Ray started his professional career in film at the age of 24 as assistant director on the sets of his father's film ''Shatranj Ke Khilari (film), Shatranj Ke Khilari'' (''The Chess Players'', 1977). Before this, he had aided his father in various capacities including still photographer on Set construction, set. His directorial debut was ''Phatik Chand (film), Phatik Chand'' (1983) based on Satyajit Ray's ''Literary works of Satyajit Ray#Fatik Chand, Fatik Chand'' – the film received an award in the International Children's Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabyasachi Chakrabarty
Sabyasachi Chakrabarty ( is an Indian actor known for his work in theatre, films and television. He is best known for portraying iconic Bengali detective characters, Feluda, and Kakababu. Personal life His parents, Jagadish Chandra Chakrabarty and Monica Chakrabarty, used to call him "Benu". In 1975, he passed Higher Secondary Examination from Andrew's High School, Kolkata. He earned a degree in B.Sc. from Hansraj College, University of Delhi. He cleared his AMI examination from Delhi in 1978. Apart from acting, his love for nature and forests is well known. He takes ardent interest in wild life photography. Sabyasachi got married in 1986 to Mithu Chakrabarty, who is also a popular face in the Bengali entertainment industry. He has two sons, Gaurav and Arjun, both of whom are talented actors working in both film and television. Career Sabyasachi's first mainstream work was a lead role in the 1987 TV series ''Tero Parbon'' for Kolkata Doordarshan channel. '' Tero Parbon'' w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bibhu Bhattacharya
Bibhu Bhattacharya (17 September 1944 – 23 September 2011) was an Indian actor who primarily appeared in Bengali TV and films. He was born in Jharia, Bihar, British India (now Jharia, Jharkhand, India). He gained prominence and became a household name only in 1998 as Jatayu (Lalmohan Ganguly) in Sandip Ray’s ''Feluda'', based on stories by his late father, maestro Satyajit Ray. In 2011, he died of Cardiac arrest in Howrah, West Bengal. Acting career Bibhu Bhattacharya never attended any school. He was acting in studios, when other boys of his age were studying. At the age of four-and-a-half he started acting in a film called '' Maryada'', starring Uttam Kumar. He was called Master Bibhu, one of the most prominent child actors in Bengali films and very popular with actors like Jahar Ganguly and Chhabi Biswas. He played the title role in the movie ''Prahlad'' (1952) and did movies like ''Bindur Chhele'' (1952), ''Dhruba'' (1953), ''Rani Rashmoni'' (1955) and ''Dui Bon'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saswata Chatterjee
Saswata Chatterjee (born 19 December 1970) is an Indian actor known for his work in Bengali cinema and television, with appearances in Hindi films. The son of actor Subhendu Chatterjee, he began his career with a Hindi television series directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majumdar's ''Kaalpurush''. He gained recognition for portraying Topshe in a ''Feluda''-based television series directed by Sandip Ray. Chatterjee has received critical acclaim for his performances in several Bengali films, notably for his role in ''Meghe Dhaka Tara'' (2013), where he played a character inspired by Ritwik Ghatak. He achieved widespread recognition for his role as Bob Biswas, a contract killer, in Sujoy Ghosh's Hindi thriller '' Kahaani'' (2012). Personal life Saswata Chatterjee was born on 19 December 1970 to Subhendu Chatterjee, a noted Bengali actor. He lives in Kolkata and is married to Mohua, a teacher. They have a daughter together. Career Chatterjee started his career with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranjit Mallick
Ranjit Mallick (born 28 September 1944) is an Indian actor who works mainly in Bengali cinema. Though he has starred in parallel films like ''Interview'', '' Calcutta 71'', '' Shakha Proshakha'' and romantic comedy like '' Mouchak''; he is particularly known for appearing in action films such as '' Shatru'', '' Guru Dakshina'', '' Jibon Niye Khela'' etc. In later years, he has further received praise for playing supporting roles in '' Sathi'', '' Nater Guru'', '' Gyarakal'', '' Chander Bari'' and '' Bajimaat''. He was also the Sheriff of Kolkata for the year 2014. Early life Ranjit was born on 28 September 1944 in Calcutta, West Bengal, into the Mallick ''Bari'' of Bhowanipore He is the grandson of Bengali scientist Indumadhab Mallick. His nickname is Ranju. He studied at the Asutosh College and later at the Syamaprasad College of the University of Calcutta. Career Ranjit started his career with Bengali director Mrinal Sen's film ''Interview'' (1971). He received the Inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
