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'''Bimal-Kumar''' are fictional characters created by [[Bengali language|Bengali]] novelist [[Hemendra Kumar Roy]]. These are popular figures of Bengali [[Children's literature]]. Roy wrote almost thirty Bimal-Kumar stories and novel. Some of them are [[science fiction]].<ref>{{Cite | '''Bimal-Kumar''' are fictional characters created by [[Bengali language|Bengali]] novelist [[Hemendra Kumar Roy]]. These are popular figures of Bengali [[Children's literature]]. Roy wrote almost thirty Bimal-Kumar stories and novel. Some of them are [[science fiction]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5PkWCgAAQBAJ&dq=Kumar+Bimal+hemendra+kumar+roy&pg=PA125|title=Family, School and Nation: The Child and Literary Constructions in 20th|last=Nivedita Sen|date=3 July 2015|website=|isbn=9781317410621|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
They are two Bengali friends named Bimal and Kumar. Both are adventurous, daredevil and intelligent. The duos like to solve mysteries, roam all over the world, search hidden treasure and live a fearless life. They are bachelors. Their old, loyal servant ''Ramhari'' and pet dog ''Bagha'' accompany them. Ramhari acts as their guardian. ''Binoy babu'', a man with versatile knowledge and a school boy ''Kamal'' sometimes joins their adventure.<ref>{{Cite | They are two Bengali friends named Bimal and Kumar. Both are adventurous, daredevil and intelligent. The duos like to solve mysteries, roam all over the world, search hidden treasure and live a fearless life. They are bachelors. Their old, loyal servant ''Ramhari'' and pet dog ''Bagha'' accompany them. Ramhari acts as their guardian. ''Binoy babu'', a man with versatile knowledge and a school boy ''Kamal'' sometimes joins their adventure.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0DvgCgAAQBAJ&dq=Kumar+Bimal+hemendra+kumar+roy&pg=PA112|title=Women, Labour and the Economy in India: From Migrant Menservants to Uprooted|last=Deepita Chakravarty, Ishita Chakravarty|date=30 October 2015|website=|isbn=9781317362784|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> | ||
==Stories== | ==Stories== | ||
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==Film adaptation== | ==Film adaptation== | ||
''[[Jakher Dhan]]'' (Treasure of the Sacred Spirit), the first and most popular story of Bimal and Kumar was filmed by director Haricharan Bhanja in 1939.<ref>{{Cite | ''[[Jakher Dhan]]'' (Treasure of the Sacred Spirit), the first and most popular story of Bimal and Kumar, was filmed by director Haricharan Bhanja in 1939.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&dq=Jakher+dhan+1939&pg=PA1994-IA26|title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema|last=Ashish Rajadhyaksha, Paul Willemen|date=10 July 2014|website=|isbn=9781135943257|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> This movie starred [[Chhaya Devi]], [[Ahindra Choudhury]] and [[Jahar Ganguly]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1267426/|title=Jakher Dhan (1939)|last=|first=|date=|website=[[IMDb]]|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiancine.ma/CUK/info|title=Jakher Dhan|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> Another Bimal-Kumar story ''Abar Jakher Dhan'' was telecast as a television serial in the 1990s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/jawker-dhan/movie-review/60155860.cms|title=Jawker Dhan Movie Review|newspaper=The Times of India|date=21 August 2017 | first=Shamayita | last=Chakraborty | access-date=11 October 2018}}</ref> A Bengali movie, ''[[Jawker Dhan]]'', was released in August, 2017, directed by [[Sayantan Ghosal]]. The roles of Bimal and Kumar were played by [[Parambrata Chatterjee]] and [[Rahul Banerjee (actor)|Rahul Banerjee]], respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsfolo.com/entertainment/jawker-dhan-review-bengali-movie-full-adventure-thrill/16246/|title=Jawker Dhan Bengali movie review|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> In 2019, the sequel to ''Jawker Dhan'' was released titled ''[[Sagardwipey Jawker Dhan]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Revealed: The gripping storyline of ‘Sagardwipey Jawker Dhan’ - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/revealed-the-gripping-storyline-of-sagardwipey-jawker-dhan/articleshow/72033717.cms|access-date=2022-01-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Director Sayantan Ghosal on the success of ‘Sagardwipey Jawker Dhan’|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/director-sayantan-ghosal-on-the-success-of-sagardwipey-jawker-dhan/cid/1728245|access-date=2022-01-03|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:31, 29 May 2022
Bimal-Kumar are fictional characters created by Bengali novelist Hemendra Kumar Roy. These are popular figures of Bengali Children's literature. Roy wrote almost thirty Bimal-Kumar stories and novel. Some of them are science fiction.[1]
Characters[edit]
They are two Bengali friends named Bimal and Kumar. Both are adventurous, daredevil and intelligent. The duos like to solve mysteries, roam all over the world, search hidden treasure and live a fearless life. They are bachelors. Their old, loyal servant Ramhari and pet dog Bagha accompany them. Ramhari acts as their guardian. Binoy babu, a man with versatile knowledge and a school boy Kamal sometimes joins their adventure.[2]
Stories[edit]
- Jawker Dhan
- Abar Jawker Dhan
- Meghduter Martye Agamon
- Maynamatir Mayakanon
- Amabasyar Raat
- Jerinar Konthohar
- Dragoner Duswapno
- Amrita Dwip
- Sonar Pahere Jatri
- Nil Sayorer Achinpure
- Sundorboner Roktopagol
- Kumarer Bagha Goyenda
- Himaloyer Voyonkor
- Surjyanagarir Guptadhan
- Prashanter Agnyeodwip
- Jokkhopotir Rotnopuri
- Kuber Purir Rahasyo
- Sulu Sagorer Vuture Desh
- Asomvaber Deshe
- Kumar Bimoler Rahasyo Adventure
- Adrishyer Kirti
- Pishach
- Daliar Apomrityu
- Agadh Joler Rui Katla
- Baba Mustafar Dari
- Boner Bhetore Notun Voy
- Guhabasi Bivisan
- Je Churi Kotha koy
- Mandhatar Mulluke
Film adaptation[edit]
Jakher Dhan (Treasure of the Sacred Spirit), the first and most popular story of Bimal and Kumar, was filmed by director Haricharan Bhanja in 1939.[3] This movie starred Chhaya Devi, Ahindra Choudhury and Jahar Ganguly.[4][5] Another Bimal-Kumar story Abar Jakher Dhan was telecast as a television serial in the 1990s.[6] A Bengali movie, Jawker Dhan, was released in August, 2017, directed by Sayantan Ghosal. The roles of Bimal and Kumar were played by Parambrata Chatterjee and Rahul Banerjee, respectively.[7] In 2019, the sequel to Jawker Dhan was released titled Sagardwipey Jawker Dhan.[8][9]
References[edit]
- ↑ Nivedita Sen (3 July 2015). Family, School and Nation: The Child and Literary Constructions in 20th. ISBN 9781317410621. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ↑ Deepita Chakravarty, Ishita Chakravarty (30 October 2015). Women, Labour and the Economy in India: From Migrant Menservants to Uprooted. ISBN 9781317362784. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha, Paul Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. ISBN 9781135943257. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ↑ "Jakher Dhan (1939)". IMDb. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ↑ "Jakher Dhan". Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ↑ Chakraborty, Shamayita (21 August 2017). "Jawker Dhan Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- ↑ "Jawker Dhan Bengali movie review". Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ↑ "Revealed: The gripping storyline of 'Sagardwipey Jawker Dhan' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ↑ "Director Sayantan Ghosal on the success of 'Sagardwipey Jawker Dhan'". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
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