Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay facts for kids
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Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay
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| Born | 30 March 1899 Jaunpur, British India (now in Uttar Pradesh, India) |
| Died | 22 September 1970 (aged 71) Pune, Maharashtra |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Bengali |
| Notable works | Byomkesh Bakshi |
Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay (born March 30, 1899 – died September 22, 1970) was a famous Indian writer. He wrote in the Bengali language. He also worked in Bengali movies and Bollywood. His most well-known character is the fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi.
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About Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay
Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay was born in Jaunpur, India. His family's main home was in Purnia, Bihar. But they originally came from Baranagar, North Kolkata, West Bengal.
Early Life and School
He finished high school in 1915. Then he joined Vidyasagar College in Calcutta. While he was a student there, he published his first book. It was a collection of poems called Jaubansmriti. He was only 20 years old then.
In 1919, he earned his B.A. degree. He later studied law in Patna. After that, he spent all his time writing stories and books.
Sharadindu's Famous Characters
Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay created many memorable characters. His detective stories are very popular. He also wrote historical adventures and ghost stories.
Byomkesh Bakshi: The Truth-Seeker
Byomkesh Bakshi is Sharadindu's most famous character. He is a clever detective. Byomkesh calls himself a Satyanweshi. This means "truth-seeker" in Bengali. He solves many difficult mysteries.
Here are some of his famous Byomkesh Bakshi stories:
- Satyanweshi (The Truth-Seeker) - 1931
- Pother Kanta (Thorns in the Path) - 1932
- Seemanto-Heera (The Hidden Heirloom) - 1932
- Chorabali (Quicksand) - 1933
- Agnibaan (Calamity Strikes) - 1935
- Raktomukhi Neela (The Deadly Diamond) - 1936
- Chiriyakhana (The Menagerie) - 1953
- Adim Ripu (The Ancient Enemy) - 1955
- Shajarur Kanta (The Quills of the Porcupine) - 1967
- Bishupal Bodh (The Slaying of Bishupal) - 1970
Boroda: The Ghost-Hunter
Boroda is a unique character. He is known as a "Bhootanweshi," which means "ghost-hunter." He often meets and talks with ghosts in his adventures. In one story, Byomkesh O Boroda, the detective Byomkesh even meets Boroda.
Some of Boroda's ghost stories include:
- Pretpuri - 1915
- Rokto Khyaddot - 1929
- Ashareeri - 1933
- Bohurupi - 1937
- Dehantor - 1949
Sadashib: The Young Adventurer
Sadashib is a brave teenage character. He is an orphan of Marathi background. His stories are set during the time of Shivaji and Aurangzeb. These are historical adventure stories for young readers.
Here are the Sadashib stories:
- Sadashiber Adikando
- Sadashiber Agnikando
- Sadashiber Dourodouri Kando
- Sadashiber Hoi-Hoi Kando
- Sadashiber Ghora-Ghora Kando
Sharadindu had planned to write more Sadashib stories. He wanted to write about Shivaji becoming king. But his death stopped this exciting series for children.
Other Writings
Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay wrote many other types of books.
Historical Novels
He wrote several historical novels. These stories take place in the past.
- Kaler Mandira (1951)
- GaurMallar (1954)
- Tungabhadrar Teere (1965)
Short Stories
He also wrote many short stories.
- Jatismar (1933)
- BishKonya (1942)
- Sada Prithibi (1948)
- Timingil
- Toothbrush
- Roopkotha
- Mukhos
Sharadindu's Work in Movies and TV
Many of Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay's stories have been made into movies and TV shows.
Movies Based on His Stories
- Bhabhi (1938): This was an early film based on his short story "Bisher Dhoan."
- Jhinder Bandi (1961): This movie is based on his novel, which was inspired by "Prisoner of Zenda."
- Chiriyakhana (1966): Directed by the famous Satyajit Ray. It features the detective Byomkesh Bakshi.
- Dadar Kirti (1980): A popular film based on his novel of the same name.
- Byomkesh Bakshi (2010): This movie started a new series of films about Byomkesh.
- Detective Byomkesh Bakshi (2015): A Hindi movie adaptation of his detective stories. It was set in 1942.
TV Series Based on His Stories
- Byomkesh Bakshi (TV series) (1993, 1997): A popular Hindi TV series about Byomkesh. It aired on DD National.
- Byomkesh (2014-2015): A Bengali TV series about the detective.
- Byomkesh (2017): A web series also featuring the famous detective.
