Kakababu facts for kids

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Raja Roy Chowdhury, better known as Kakababu, is a brave adventurer from Bengali stories. He was created by the famous author Sunil Gangopadhyay. Kakababu became super famous in Indian literature, especially in Bengali.

His adventure stories are perfect for children and teenagers. The first book, Bhoyonkor Sundor, came out in 1979 in Anandamela magazine. People loved the series so much that it continued for 33 years! There are more than 36 adventure novels in the series. Most of these books are published by Ananda Publishers in Kolkata, India. Kakababu's character was inspired by another famous character named Mamababu, created by Premendra Mitra.

Meet the Characters

• Kakababu: His real name is Raja Roychowdhury. He used to be the Director of the Archaeological Survey of India. This means he helped find and study old historical sites. Kakababu is from a Bengali family that moved from East Bengal. He uses a crutch to walk because he lost one leg. In one story, it says he lost it in a jeep accident in Afghanistan. But in another story, "Kakababur Prothom Abhijan", it's revealed he lost his leg jumping off a cliff to save a friend. Even with his injury, Kakababu is super strong in his mind and body. The Indian intelligence often asks him to help solve tough crime cases. He even worked as an advisor for the CBI for a few years. He's been caught by bad guys many times but always escapes! To solve cases, he travels all over India and the world. Every new adventure takes him to an exciting new place. He's also great at fencing, shooting a revolver, and swimming. Sometimes, he even uses his crutch as a weapon! He is probably over 60 years old now.

• Sontu: His real name is Sunanda Roychowdhury. He is Kakababu's only nephew and goes with him on all his adventures. Sontu is a smart young adult with a sharp mind, just like Kakababu. He has also faced danger many times but always stays brave. Sontu is an excellent swimmer and a fantastic athlete. He is also the best friend of Jojo.

• Jojo: His real name is Rajat Bhattacharya. He is Sontu's best friend and they are the same age. They both studied at Presidency College. Jojo is very close to Kakababu, just like Sontu. He was added to the stories to make readers laugh. This is because he often tells funny, imaginary stories about his life, but he doesn't mean any harm.

• Biman Banerjee: He is a pilot for Air India and lives next door to Kakababu and Sontu. He has joined Kakababu on some adventures, like Khali Jahajer Rahasya and Kakababu Here Gelen?.

• Debolina Dutta: She is a friend of Sontu and Jojo. She has also been part of some of Kakababu's adventures.

• Siddhartha & Snigdha: They are relatives of Kakababu and Sontu. They, along with Rini, have joined some of Kakababu's adventures.

• Saibal Dutta: He is Debolina Dutta's father. He is a rich and cheerful person.

• Rini: She is another friend of Sontu and Jojo. She has also joined some of Kakababu's adventures.

• Oli: She is another female friend of Sontu and Jojo.

• Narendra Verma: He is a very experienced officer from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He is a friend of Kakababu and helps him in many adventures.

Kakababu's Exciting Adventures

Here are some of the many adventures Kakababu and Sontu have had:

• Bhoyonkor Sundor (1971)
• Sobuj Dwiper Raja (1976)
• Paharchuray Aatonko (1979-1980)
• Bhupal Rohosyo (1982)
• Jongolgorer Chaabi (1982–83)
• khali Jahajer Rohosyo (1983)
• Mishor Rohosyo (1984)
• Kolkatar Jongole (1985)
• Jongoler Modhye Ek Hotel (1986)
• Nilmurti Rohosyo (1986–87)
• Rajbarir Rohosyo (1987)
• Bijoynogorer Hire (1988)
• Kakababu O Bajralama (1989)
• Ulka Rohosyo (1990)
• Mohakaler Likhon (1990)
• Ekti Lal Lanka (1991)
• Kakababu Here Gelen? (1991)
• Sadhubabar Haat (1992)
• Sontu O Ektukro Chaand (1992)
• Aagun Pakhir Rohosyo (1993)
• Kakababu Bonam Chorashikari (1994)
• Sontu Kothay Kakababu Kothay (1995)
• Pori (1996)
• Kakababur Prothom Obhijan (1996)
• Kakababu Bonam Murtichor (1997)
• Jojo Odrishyo (1997)
• Kakababu O Chondon Dosyu (1998)
• Kakababu O Ek Chhoddobeshi (1999)
• Kakababu O Shishuchorer Dol (2000)
• Kakababu O Moronfaad (2001)
• Jojo-Sontur Golpo, Kakababur Uttor (2002)
• Kakababu O Black panther (2002)
• Kakababu O Aaschorjo Dwip (2003)
• Kakababu O Sinduk Rohosyo (2004)
• Kakababu O Ekti Sada Ghora (2005)
• Ebar Kakababur Protisodh (2006)
• Kakababur Chokhe Jol (2007)
• Kakababu aar Bagher Golpo (2008)
• Aagneyogirir Peter Modhye (2009)
• Aarobdeshe Sontu Kakababu (2010)
• Kakababu O Jalodassu (2011)
• Golokdhandhay Kakababu (2012)

Kakababu in Movies and TV

Kakababu's adventures have been so popular that they have been made into comics, movies, and TV shows!

Comics

• Bhoyonkor Sundor and Sabuj Dwiper Raja were turned into comics. They were published by Ananda Publishers with art by Bijon Karmakar.

Movies

There have been several movies about Kakababu. The first three are part of the Kakababu Original film series. Later movies are from Shree Venkatesh Films.

Television Shows

Live-action Series

• Khali Jahajer Rahasya (1999) was a TV series with 13 episodes. It was directed by Surojit Sengupto and shown on DD Bangla. Sabyasachi Chakrabarty played Kakababu in this series.
• Kakababu Firey Elen (2008–2009) was a TV mini-series for DD Bangla. Sudip Mukherjee played Kakababu, Debshankar Haldar was Rajkumar, and Saheb Bhattacharya was Santu.

Animated Series

• In October 2010, an animated TV show called Kakababu-Sontu started airing on Ruposhi Bangla.

Telefilms

• Kakababu o Ek Chadmabeshi(2001) was a TV movie made for ETV Bangla. It was directed by Joy Mukherjee. Arjun Chakraborty played Kakababu and Sumon Banerjee played Santu.
• The character Kakababu was also played by Sumanta Mukhopadhyay in shows aired on Akash Bangla. Deboleena was played by Mumtaz Sorcar.
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  • Kolkatar Jongoley
  • Sinduk Rahashya