| Eken Babu | |
|---|---|
| File:Eken Babu (TV series) Poster.jpg Promotional Poster | |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Ekenbabu |
| Screenplay by | Padmanabha Dasgupta |
| Directed by |
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| Theme music composer | Mayukh Mainak |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Bengali |
| No. of seasons | 9 |
| No. of episodes | 60 |
| Production | |
| Production company | Eyewash Production |
| Release | |
| Original release | 3 March 2018 – present |
| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
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Eken Babu is a Bengali-language web series streaming on Hoichoi. The web series is based on Ekenbabu detective story, which is written by Sujan Dasgupta[1] Anirban Chakraborti plays the title role, with Shuhotro Mukhopadhay and Somak Ghosh in supporting roles.[2][3][4][5]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Anirban Chakrabarti as Ekenbabu
- Shoumo Banerjee as Bapyaditya or Bapi (season 1 to 5)
- Debapriyo Bagchi (Bubble) as Promotho (season 1 to 5)
- Suhotra Mukhopadhyay as Bapi (Since Season 6)
- Somak Ghosh as Promotho (Since Season 6)
- Shreya Sinha as Rupal Mehra IPS
- Yash Roshan as Mamud (in Season 3)
- Shahdul Alam Sachchu as Jamal (in Season 3)
- Ziaul Hasan Kislu as Masud (in Season 3)
- Shimul Khan as Mr. Khan (in Season 3)
- Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed as Meherunisa (in Season 3)
- Anuradha Mukherjee (in Season 4)
- Kaushik Chatterjee as Tunganath Burman (in Season 4)
- Kaushiki Guha as Arundhati Burman (in Season 4)
- Debopriyo Mukherjee as Riddhi Burman (in Season 4)
- Chitra Vanu Basu (in Season 4)
- Kinjal Kumar Nanda as Satyakam Javed Chowdhury (in Season 4)
- Mridul Chandra Sen (in Season 4)
- Sohini Banerjee (in Season 4)
- Sourav Chatterjee as Suresh Mitra (in Season 5)
- Mimi Dutta as Soma Mitra (in Season 5)
- Krishnendu Dewanji as Ajay (in Season 5)
- Biswajit Chakraborty as Khokha Mama
- Rajnandini Paul as Paramita (Season 8)
- Rahul Banerjee as Avik (SEASON 8)
- Saonli Chattopadhyay as Monica (Season 9)
- Shankar Chakraborty as Shubhankar (Season 9)
- Sumanta Mukherjee as Amiyo Maharaj (Season 9)
Episodes[edit | edit source]
Season overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
Season 1 (2018)[edit | edit source]
The first season is directed by Anirban Mallik, it streamed on Bengali OTT platform hoichoi from 3 March 2018.[2][6][7] It was based on the story "Manhattane Moonstone".
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Two deaths, one mystery" | Anirban Mallik | 3 March 2018 |
| 2 | "Suicide or Murder?" | Anirban Mallik | 3 March 2018 |
| 3 | "Doubt... Doubt..." | Anirban Mallik | 3 March 2018 |
| 4 | "An Astrologer's Day" | Anirban Mallik | 3 March 2018 |
| 5 | "The Diary" | Anirban Mallik | 3 March 2018 |
| 6 | "Murder He Says" | Anirban Mallik | 3 March 2018 |
| 7 | "The Missing Friday" | Anirban Mallik | 3 March 2018 |
| 8 | "Pink Elephant" | Anirban Mallik | 3 March 2018 |
| 9 | "Hard Rock" | Anirban Mallik | 3 March 2018 |
| 10 | "Final Showdown" | Anirban Mallik | 3 March 2018 |
Season 2 (2018)[edit | edit source]
The second season released on 10 November 2018; all the episodes were directed by Anupam Hari. The story is based on "Manhattan ey Man hunt".[8]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Bentumashir Goendagiri" | Anupam Hari | 10 November 2018 |
| 2 | "Natural death, ami penguin" | Anupam Hari | 10 November 2018 |
| 3 | "Dui Mrityu Ekdine" | Anupam Hari | 10 November 2018 |
| 4 | "This Man Is Something" | Anupam Hari | 10 November 2018 |
| 5 | "Sunglass Pore Rajnikanth" | Anupam Hari | 10 November 2018 |
| 6 | "Bhol Bodoler Rongo" | Anupam Hari | 10 November 2018 |
Season 3 (2019)[edit | edit source]
The third season aired on 28 November 2019; all the five episodes were directed by Abhijit Chowdhury. The story is set in Bangladesh, and most of the shooting is also done in Bangladesh.[9] It was based on the story, "Dhaka Rahasyo Unmochito".
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Destination Dhaka" | Abhijit Chowdhury | 28 November 2019 |
| 2 | "Mrityu Mystery" | Abhijit Chowdhury | 28 November 2019 |
| 3 | "Ekengiri" | Abhijit Chowdhury | 28 November 2019 |
| 4 | "Highly Suspicious" | Abhijit Chowdhury | 28 November 2019 |
| 5 | "Kolkata Chalo" | Abhijit Chowdhury | 28 November 2019 |
Season 4 (2020)[edit | edit source]
On 2 October 2020, hoichoi released Season 4 with six new episodes directed by Joydip Mukherjee and Surajit Chatterjee.[10] It was based on the story "Ekenbabu O Barman Bari Rahasya".
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Shiraz-er Biriyani" | Joydip Mukherjee, Surajit Chatterjee | 2 October 2020 |
| 2 | "Agontuk" | Joydip Mukherjee, Surajit Chatterjee | 2 October 2020 |
| 3 | "Chitro Bichitro" | Joydip Mukherjee, Surajit Chatterjee | 2 October 2020 |
| 4 | "Jolponar Kolpona" | Joydip Mukherjee, Surajit Chatterjee | 2 October 2020 |
| 5 | "Porda Phash" | Joydip Mukherjee, Surajit Chatterjee | 2 October 2020 |
| 6 | "Shunani" | Joydip Mukherjee, Surajit Chatterjee | 2 October 2020 |
Season 5 (2021)[edit | edit source]
On 8 October 2021, hoichoi released Season 5 with six new episodes directed by Anirban Mullick.[11] It is based on the story, "Sankhyar Sanket". Eken Babu season 5, titled "Eken Babu: Santiniketan Shanket Mochon,"
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Thik Duppurbela" | Anirban Mallik | 8 October 2021 |
| 2 | "Kothay Pabo Tare?" | Anirban Mallik | 8 October 2021 |
| 3 | "Outhouse-ey Henyali" | Anirban Mallik | 8 October 2021 |
| 4 | "Ulot Puran" | Anirban Mallik | 8 October 2021 |
| 5 | "Female Moumachhi" | Anirban Mallik | 8 October 2021 |
| 6 | "National Anthem" | Anirban Mallik | 8 October 2021 |
Season 6 (2022)[edit | edit source]
On 20 September 2022, hoichoi announced Season 6. The series started streaming from 23 December 2022. It was based on the story "Asol Khunir Sondhane". From this season the actors of the role of both Bapi and Promotho were changed.Eken Babu season 6, titled "Eken Babu Ebar Kolkatay".
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kolkatay Kelenkari" | Joydip Mukherjee | 23 December 2022 |
| 2 | "Picnic" | Joydip Mukherjee | 23 December 2022 |
| 3 | "Doping" | Joydip Mukherjee | 23 December 2022 |
| 4 | "Badminton" | Joydip Mukherjee | 23 December 2022 |
| 5 | "Destination Ranchi" | Joydip Mukherjee | 23 December 2022 |
| 6 | "Tribhuj na Choturbhuj" | Joydip Mukherjee | 23 December 2022 |
Season 7 (2023)[edit | edit source]
Eken Babu season 7, titled "Tungkulung E Eken," premiered on December 8th, 2023. The season follows Eken Babu, Bapi, and Promotho on vacation in Tungkulung."Tungkulung E Eken" is based on the detective story "Khuner Age Khuni Khoja".[12][13]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Tungkulung" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 8 December 2023 |
| 2 | "Rail Roko" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 8 December 2023 |
| 3 | "Bish" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 8 December 2023 |
| 4 | "Ondher Joshthi" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 8 December 2023 |
| 5 | "Hirer Sandhaney" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 8 December 2023 |
| 6 | "Otit-er Khonjey" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 8 December 2023 |
| 7 | "Bhanumotir Khel" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 8 December 2023 |
Season 8 (2025)[edit | edit source]
The eight season is titled "Puro Puri Eken". As title suggests, the story is based on Puri. The series is based on the story "Nrityoshilpir Mrityu Tadonte Ekenbabu".
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Raghurajpure Rawktopaat" | Joydip Mukherjee | 23 January 2025 |
| 2 | "Khondogirir Laash" | Joydip Mukherjee | 23 January 2025 |
| 3 | "Guest House-ey Khun" | Joydip Mukherjee | 23 January 2025 |
| 4 | "Samudra Phiriye Dey" | Joydip Mukherjee | 23 January 2025 |
| 5 | "Plot Bordhon" | Joydip Mukherjee | 23 January 2025 |
| 6 | "Shakkhigopal" | Joydip Mukherjee | 23 January 2025 |
| 7 | "Khuner Panda" | Joydip Mukherjee | 23 January 2025 |
Season 9 (2026)[edit | edit source]
Eken babu's season 9 is set in Purulia[14]. The series released on 15 April 2026, coinciding with the occasion of Poila Baishakh. The series is based on Sujan Dasgupta's Ekenbabu story, Bhoyonkor Chithi. The pre-credits scene of the final episode announced the next instalment of the film franchise, The Eken: Keralay Kurukkhetro that will be releasing on Durga Pujo 2026.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Panna Udhao" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 15 April 2026 | |
| Eken Babu, Bapi and Pramatha came for the trip and mutton, Purulia served them a stolen emerald and a mystery instead. | ||||
| 2 | "Humkir Teer" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 15 April 2026 | |
| Eken Babu only wanted a sweet. Instead he finds a centuries old mystery and a stubborn tiny companion. | ||||
| 3 | "Jwole Bhashe Laash" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 15 April 2026 | |
| At the ashram, clues slowly fall into place. But behind the strict no-meat rule lies something unexpected. | ||||
| 4 | "Pyanchar Pyanchal" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 15 April 2026 | |
| Raju's murder, two cases, one empty stomach, a blackout and a missing book. Eken Babu is having a very bad day. | ||||
| 5 | "Foske Gelo" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 15 April 2026 | |
| A fellow detective surfaces in the ashram. The mutton on a leaf plate finally arrives, and so does the missing emerald. | ||||
| 6 | "Chhayabaji" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 15 April 2026 | |
| The emerald is back but the mystery refuses to leave. Sambuddho has a new riddle and Eken Babu has a gun to his head. | ||||
| 7 | "Barbar Ghughu Tumi" | Joydeep Mukherjee | 15 April 2026 | |
| Just as Eken Babu closes in on the truth and dreams of a sweet reward, he suddenly vanishes without a trace. Does this give way to a new mystery? | ||||
Dubbed version[edit | edit source]
From November 2025 to December 2025 Sony SAB released Eken Babu in Hindi dub.[15][16]
Movies[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Based on | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Eken | "Manhattaner Madman" | Darjeeling |
| 2023 | The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan | "Osommane Bidai" | Rajasthan |
| 2025 | The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika | "Ideal Jewellery" | Benaras |
| 2026 | The Eken: Keralay Kurukshetra [17] | ucomming | Kerala |
On 19 November 2021, Shree" Venkatesh Films, announced the first film of the franchise, The Eken. The film released in theatres on 14 April 2022. The film was shot in the hill station of Darjeeling. It was based on the story "Manhattaner Madman".[18]
On 1 November 2022, SVF announced the second film, which will be shot in December 2022, in Rajasthan. Titled The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan and directed by Joydip Mukherjee, the movie stars Anirban Chakrabarti, Suhotra Mukhopadhyay, Somak Ghosh, Sandipta Sen and Rajatava Dutta in central roles.[19][20][21] The film released in theatres worldwide on 14 April 2023.[22] It was loosely based on the story "Sosommane Bidai".
The third film titled The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika was announced on January 2025. The film is directed by Joydip Mukherjee and produced by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films and Hoichoi Studios. It was released in the theatres on 16 May 2025. It is based on the novel "Ideal Jewellery".
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Speaking of Bengali Detective Characters, Who's Eken Babu? – hoyejak". hoyejak.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Hoichoi's biggest musical thriller has dropped its TRAILER | Indian Television Dot Com". 21 June 2018.
- ↑ Tripathy, Antara (20 September 2018). "Hoichoi turns 2 – A Gala celebration by Tollywood stars with this young online platform's birthday".
- ↑ "Hoichoi announces 100+ hours of original content with more than 30 originals". Deccan Chronicle. 21 September 2018.
- ↑ "HOICHOI S NEW BOUQUET". epaper.telegraphindia.com.[dead link]
- ↑ "Hoichoi turns one, new seasons and exclusives, top-up card launched | BGR India". www.bgr.in. Archived from the original on 20 September 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ↑ "Hoichoi's biggest musical thriller launched today". 21 June 2018.
- ↑ "Hoichoi! Releases List Of Favourite Stars And Originals". 2 January 2019. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019.
- ↑ Paharia, Rashmi (25 November 2019). "Streaming Alert: Eken Babu New Season, O Dhaka Rahasya, Streaming from November 28 on Hoichoi!". Binged.
- ↑ "Eken Babu Season 4 on Hoichoi".
- ↑ Eken Babu (একেন বাবু) 5 | Official Trailer | Anirban Chakrabarti | 8th Oct | hoichoi, 2 October 2021, retrieved 7 October 2021
- ↑ "টুংকুলুংয়ে খুনের আগেই খুনি ধরতে একেনবাবু! দেখছেন তো হইচই-এর একেনবাবুর সিজ়ন ৭?" (in Bengali).
- ↑ "Eken babu 7th season".
- ↑ "Breaking: Shooting and story update of Eken Babu season 9". www.aajkaal.in (in Bengali). Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ↑ "Anirban Chakrabarti, who played detective Ekon Babu for Bengali audience, is ready for a bigger viewership". The Tribune. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ↑ https://ndtv.in/television/eken-babu-on-sony-sab-tv-special-interview-with-actor-anirban-chakraborty-9691092
- ↑ "পুজোয় এবার একেনবাবু". www.aaroananda.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "বড়পর্দায় আসছে 'একেন বাবু'! দার্জিলিংয়ে রহস্যের সমাধানে বাঙালির নতুন গোয়েন্দা". sangbadpratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ "Eken Babu sets the mood for a 'Ruddhaswas Rajasthan'". The Times of India. 27 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ↑ Indiablooms (3 April 2023). "In Images: The Eken-Ruddhaswas Rajasthan team chats over Bengali food | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management". Indiablooms.com. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ↑ Service, Statesman News (4 November 2022). "Eken Babu is set to return with a new quest titled 'The Eken, Ruddhaswas Rajasthan'". The Statesman. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ↑ "The Eken: Anirban Chakrabarti and others soak in Bengaliness with good food". OTTPlay. Retrieved 17 June 2023.