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Kakababu
Kakababu, or Raja Roy Chowdhury, is a fictional adventurer created by Bengali people, Bengali author Sunil Gangopadhyay. The series debuted in the 1971 Puja issue of Anandamela, Anandamela magazine with ''Bhoyonkor Sundor'', and quickly became a hit among teenagers. The series continued for 33 years, resulting in over 36 adventure novels until the author's death in 2012. Main characters *Kakababu: Kakababu is the disabled former Director of the Archaeological Survey of India, whose real name is Raja Roychowdhury. He is from a migrated Bengali family. His family origin was from East Bengal. In one of the earlier stories, it is said that Kakababu lost one leg in a jeep accident in Afghanistan, several years ago, and walks with the help of a crutch. However, in "Kakababur Prothom Abhijan", it is revealed that Kakababu lost his leg when he jumped off a cliff to help his friend Kamal. This accident however has not crippled his strong mental will and physical strength. He is much sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakababu In Other Media
Many films, television and comic book adaptation has been made with Sunil Gangopadhyay's Kakababu character. Here are the list of some other media adaptation. Films ''Sabuj Dwiper Raja'' (1979) This is the first feature film based on Kakababu, which is directed by Tapan Sinha. Kakababu was played by Samit Bhanja and Shontu was played by Arunavo Adhikari. ''Kakababu Here Gelen?'' (1995) Directed by Pinaki Chaudhuri, Kakababu and Shontu's character was played by Sabyasachi Chakrabarty and Arghya Chakraborty respectively. ''Ek Tukro Chand'' (2001) Directed by Pinaki Chaudhuri, this film is the sequel to 1996 film ''Kakababu Here Gelen?''. Kakababu's role was reprised by Sabyasachi Chakrabarty and Shontu's character was portrayed by Soham Chakraborty. ''Mishawr Rawhoshyo'' (2013) Directed by Srijit Mukherji, based on the novel of same name. Kakababu and Shontu's character was played by Prosenjit Chatterjee and Aryann Bhowmik respectively. Director Srijit Mukherji said this is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mishor Rohoshyo
''Mishar Rahasya'', marketed as ''Mishawr Rawhoshyo'', () is a 2013 Indian Bengali-language action-adventure film co-written and directed by Srijit Mukherji. Produced by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films, the film is based on the 1984 novel of the same name by Sunil Gangopadhyay. It stars Prosenjit Chatterjee as Kakababu and Aryann Bhowmik as Shontu, alongside an ensemble cast of Indraneil Sengupta, Rajit Kapoor, Rajesh Sharma, Swastika Mukherjee, Sujan Neel Mukherjee and Tridha Chowdhury. The plot revolves around a hieroglyphic trail that leads Kakababu and his nephew Shontu to Egypt and underneath a pyramid. The film was officially announced in September 2012, marking Srijit Mukherji's third collaboration with Prosenjit Chatterjee. Principal photography commenced in January 2013 and ended in August 2013. Major parts of the film were shot in Cairo with a sporadic schedule, with portions shot in Kolkata and Delhi predominantly. Indraadi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakababur Protyaborton
''Kakababur Pratyabartan'', marketed as ''Kakababur Protyaborton'' () is an Indian Bengali-language action-adventure film directed by Srijit Mukherji and produced by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni. It is based on a Bengali adventure novel by Sunil Gangopadhyay, ''Jongoler Modhye Ek Hotel''. This film was released under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films. This is the third film of Srijit's Kakababu series after '' Mishawr Rawhoshyo'' and '' Yeti Obhijaan''. Plot Raja Roy Chowdhury alias Kakababu and his nephew, young Santu take a trip to Kenya, Africa. On reaching their destination for a vacation, they get along with a Bengali man, Amal and learn that the hotel is going through a change of ownership along with a string of problems. Their vacation starts on a disturbing note when Kakababu receives a threat call from a stranger but he ignores it. On speaking to the current owner, Mr. Livingstone, Kakababu finds out that he is eager to sell off the property. It leads him to bel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunil Gangopadhyay
Sunil Gangopadhyay or Sunil Ganguly (September 7, 1934 – October 23, 2012) was an Indian poet, novelist, short story writer, and critic. He played a key role in modernizing Bengali poetry and co-founded the 1953 Avant-garde, avant-grade poetry magazine ''Krittibas (magazine), Krittibas''. Widely regarded as one of the most prolific Bengali writers since Rabindranath Tagore, he has been called "the man who carried the modern consciousness of Bengal." His debut novel, ''Atmaprakash (novel), Atmaprakash'' (1964), established him as a novelist and was followed by ''Aranyer Din Ratri (novel), Aranyer Din Ratri.'' Both were fictionalized account of real-life events. Those Days (novel), ''Sei Somoy'', a work of historical fiction, marked a major departure from his earlier semi-autobiographical style and was later followed by its sequel, ''First Light (Ganguly novel), Pratham Alo'' (1996). His magnum opus, ''Purba Paschim (novel), Purba Paschim,'' dealt with the partition of B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeti Obhijaan
''Yeti Abhijan'' () is a 2017 Indian Bengali-language action-adventure film co-written and directed by Srijit Mukherji. Produced by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films, the film is based on the 1980 novel '' Paharchuraye Aatanka'' by Sunil Gangopadyay. It serves as the direct sequel to '' Mishawr Rawhoshyo'' (2013), as well as the second installment in Mukherji's own ''Kakababu'' franchise. It stars Prosenjit Chatterjee as Kakababu and Aryann Bhowmik as Shontu, alongside Jisshu Sengupta, Ferdous Ahmed, Bidya Sinha Saha Mim and Alexx O'Nell in lead roles. The narrative follows Kakababu and Shontu uncovering the sightings of the mythical beast Yeti. The film was officially announced in November 2016, marking Mukherji's sixth collaboration with Chatterjee. Principal photography commenced in January 2017 and ended in July 2017. Major parts of the film were shot in Switzerland with a sporadic schedule, while the original story was plotted in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakababu Here Gelen?
''Kakababu Here Gelen?'' () is a Bengali detective film of Kakababu series, released in 1995 under the banner of National Film Development Corporation. It is based on a detective novel of Sunil Gangopadhyay by the same name. The movie is a prequel to the 2001 Bengali movie '' Ek Tukro Chand'' directed by Pinaki Chaudhuri. Soumitra Chatterjee played the role of antihero in this movie. Plot Being unable to maintain his maternal uncle's ancestral house, Biman and his wife Dipa sell their house to a person who decides to demolish it and build something new there. Biman and Dipa want Kakababu (Raja Roy Chowdhury) and his nephew Santu to visit the place on 5 March as Biman would have to hand over the building to the buyer by 8 March. However, Santu's examinations would end on 9 March, so he could not accompany them. Kakababu, Biman and Dipa visit the house which is in Alinagar, near Birbhum, along with an expert antique dealer, Asit Dhar. In the course of their conversations, Bima ... [...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] |
Ek Tukro Chand
''Ek Tukro Chand'' ( A Piece of Moon) is a 2001 Indian Bengali action adventure film directed by Pinaki Chaudhuri, based on the Kakababu story, ''Santu O Ek Tukro Chand'' by Sunil Gangopadhyay. It is a sequel to 1995 film ''Kakababu Here Gelen?''. Synopsis Simon Bubumba, the brother of the President of the small African state of Murundi, is kidnapped. At the same time a stone from Moon has been stolen from the Indian Museum of Kolkata. Kakababu's friend, CBI Officer Narendra Verma seeks help from Kakababu. As per his suggestion Kakababu (Sabyasachi), Sontu (Soham) and his friend Jojo reach Palamau Forest Bunglow to investigate the suspected kidnapper Major Thakur Singh (Mrinal). They outsmart him to find that he is lodging a fake Bubumba. Then they reach Gangtok where they find Bubumba and also finds the thief who had stolen the stone collected from the Moon's surface by U.S. astronauts. Plot A few precious pieces of moonstones have been brought by American astronauts from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabuj Dwiper Raja
''Sabuj Dwiper Raja'' is a 1979 Indian adventure thriller film directed by Tapan Sinha, based on the same name novel of Kakababu by Sunil Gangopadhyay. Synopsis A criminal gang led by notorious smuggler Panja is set to steal a secret source of energy that emanates from a meteorite that has landed on a remote area of Andaman Islands. They know that the local tribe jarwas have no idea of its value. A patriot, Mr. Gunada Talukdar, flees from the notorious Cellular Jail during the British Raj. He reaches the island and is later chosen as King of the tribals. Thirteen-year-old Santu joins his uncle Raja Roychoudhury alias Kakababu who is sent on behalf of the Intelligence to survey the island. The two leave Calcutta by ship for the Andaman Islands. Santu's sharp eye soon detects that the criminals are on board. Santu is instrumental in helping his uncle prevent the dastardly plot the criminals are about to carry out. Kakababu and Santu went to the alienated island of Jarawas ignoring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anandamela
''Anandamela'', ''Anondamela'', or ''Anondomela'' ( Bengali: আনন্দমেলা) is a children's periodical in Bengali published by the ABP Group in Kolkata, India. History and profile The first issue of ''Anandamela'' appeared in March 1975. Satyajit Ray designed the cover of first issue. The magazine is published fortnightly. It has been edited by several eminent personalities at different times, including the poet Nirendranath Chakravarty, Ashok Kumar Sarkar, and Debasish Bandopadhyay. The current editor is Sayam Bandyopadhyay. ''Anandamela'' is one of the oldest surviving Bengali children's magazines and is published twice a month, on the fifth (previously second) and twentieth days. Many authors began writing for children through ''Anandamela.'' For example, Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay gained recognition as a children's author after his serial novel ''Manojder Adbhut Baari'' was published in ''Anandamela''. On 19 June 2004, ''Anandamela'' split up into two diff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saheb Bhattacharya
Saheb Bhattacharya (or Bhattacharjee) is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Bengali cinema. He made his debut with Prabhat Roy's National Film Award The National Film Awards are awards for artistic and technical merit given for "Excellence within the Cinema of India, Indian film industry". Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India ... winner '' Lathi'' (1996). He has since appeared in films like '' Gorosthane Sabdhan'' (2010), '' Iti Mrinalini'' (2011), '' Royal Bengal Rahasya'' (2011), '' Bheetu'' (2015), '' Romantic Noy'' (2016), '' Double Feluda'' (2016), '' Curzoner Kalom'' (2017), ''Uraan'' and ''Oskar'' He is son of India national football team, Indian and Mohun Bagan AC, Mohun Bagan footballer Subrata Bhattacharya. Career Bhattacharya started his career in 2008 with the TV series Ei Ghar Ei Sansar. He made his film debut in '' Gorosthane Sabdhan'' in 2010. Later, he appeared in films like '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samit Bhanja
Samit Bhanja (; 2 January 1944 – 24 July 2003) was an Indian actor and director known for his work in the Bengali cinema. He was one of the most promising actors of his time, working in both Bengali and Hindi cinema. Early life Bhanja was born in Tamluk, Purba Medinipur in an affluent family, originally from Chandrakona, Ghatal to Pritimoy Bhanja and Shila Debi. His grandfather had moved to Tamluk for his legal practice. He received his formal education from the prestigious Hamilton High School. Throughout his childhood he displayed a rebellious and adventurous spirit. Often getting into all sorts of troubles and fights in the neighborhood for this attribute. Career Since his school days he had an active passion for acting, he even joined a local acting club called the "Kalpotaru friends club" at Tamluk. Subsequently, he joined Rupkar, the theatre group of Sabitabrata Dutta and enacted in several plays in early 1960s. He made his screen debut with Balai Sen's 1965 Benga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
