Arjun is a young fictional detective character of Bengali literature. He lives at Jalpaiguri in West Bengal[1] The character was created by Samaresh Majumdar in 1983.[2] Arjun's mentor is retired official cop, Mr. Amal Shome. Although Arjun himself solves the cases but he works most of the time as an assistant of Shome.[3]
| Arjun | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | Khutimari Range (1983) |
| Last appearance | Arjun Ebaar Chilapatay (2019) |
| Created by | Samaresh Majumdar |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Arjun Roy |
| Occupation | Truth Investigator |
| Family | Arjun's mother |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Residence | Jalpaiguri |
| Other characters | Amal Shome Major Bistusaheb |
Books of Arjun series edit
- Khutimari Range
- Khunkharapi
- Kalimpong e Sitaharan
- Chandigarh e Gandogol
- Lighter
- Dwitiyo Lighter
- Tingchuk Monersteryr Hire
- Hangorer Pete Hire
- Jutoy Rokter Daag
- Derdin
- Rotnogorbha
- Kalapahar
- Borofe Payer Chap
- Arjun Ebaar Kolkatay
- Macsaheber Natni
- Arjun Beriye Elo
- Ghumghumer Senbari
- Carvalhor Baxo
- Arjun @ bip bip dotcom
- Yeatir Atmio
- Ekmukhi Rudrakha
- Dracullar Sondhane Arjun
- Joyontir Jongole
- Teen Jaliyat Ebong Ek Mithyebadi
- Dindupure Ratdupur
- Nababganjer Narakhadak
- Phule Bisher Gondho
- Bishalyakarani
- Manush Pachar
- Lobonhrod Londobhondo
- Samannandan Yamnandan
- Sitahoron Rohosyo
- Hisebe Bhul Chilo
- Mushkil Asan
- Dasbangsho Dhangsho
- Arjun Samagra (1-6)
- Arjun Ebaar Chilapatay
- Khiljir Guhay Arjun
- Arjun Ebaar Bangladeshe
- Lakh Takar Pathor
- Dui Dike Ak Arjun
- Arjuner Pratidwandi
- Adim Andhakare Arjun
- Arjun Ebaar New York e
- Arjun Ebong Chinese Cigarette
Adaptations edit
- Based on Sitaharan Rahasya and Khunkharapi, a film was released in 2013 named Arjun: Kalimpong E Sitaharan..[4][5] A Hindi tele-serial was released as Jungle Ki Gaherai Mey, based on Arjun novel, Derdin. Kaushik Sen played the role of Arjun.
- On 18 July 2022, Radio Mirchi Kolkata (98.3 MHz) station aired the story "Der Din" on the Sunday Suspense show. The character of Arjun was voiced by Indrashish Roy.
- In March 2023, Radio Mirchi Kolkata (98.3 MHz) station aired the story "Jutoy Rokter Daag" on the Sunday Suspense show. The character of Arjun was voiced by Deep Basu.
- In June 2023, Radio Mirchi Kolkata (98.3 MHz) station aired the story "Kalimpong ey Sitaharan" on the Sunday Suspense show. The character of Arjun was voiced by Mirchi Agni.
References edit
- ^ The Lu Quartet: Super Sleuths and Other Stories. Hachette UK. 30 November 2012. ISBN 9789350096215.
- ^ "Samaresh Majumdar's boy-next-door sleuth Arjun comes alive on celluloid".
- ^ "Prasanna Kumar Basu by Narayan Sanyal - Famous Bengali detectives who have made it to the big screen". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ "Arjun, Kalimponge Sitahoron - Times Of India". 2013-10-07. Archived from the original on 7 October 2013. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ "Samareshda liked the promos of Arjun: Om - Times Of India". 2013-06-05. Archived from the original on 5 June 2013. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
Further reading edit
- Arjun Samagra. Ananda Publishers Pvt. Limited. 1957. ISBN 9788177560930.
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