Arjun (character)

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 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

Books of Arjun series

  • 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

  • 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

  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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