Arjun (character)

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Arjun
First appearanceKhutimari Range (1983)
Last appearanceArjun Ebaar Chilapatay (2019)
Created bySamaresh Majumdar
In-universe information
Full nameArjun Roy
OccupationTruth Investigator
FamilyArjun's mother
NationalityIndian
ResidenceJalpaiguri
Other charactersAmal Shome
Major
Bistusaheb

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]

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]

  1. ^ The Lu Quartet: Super Sleuths and Other Stories. Hachette UK. 30 November 2012. ISBN 9789350096215.
  2. ^ "Samaresh Majumdar's boy-next-door sleuth Arjun comes alive on celluloid".
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Arjun, Kalimponge Sitahoron - Times Of India". 2013-10-07. Archived from the original on 7 October 2013. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  5. ^ "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.

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