Shabor Dasgupta
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| ACP Shabor Dasgupta | |
|---|---|
| Goenda Shabor character | |
| First appearance | Rwin |
| Last appearance | Tirandaj Shabor (2022) |
| Created by | Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay |
| Portrayed by | Saswata Chatterjee |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | ACP |
| Occupation | Detective |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
Shabor Dasgupta is a Bengali fictional detective character created by novelist Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay in the Goenda Shabor series. This figure is popularly known as Goenda Shabor.[1]
Character[edit]
Shabor Dasgupta is an Assistant Commissioner, Detective Department of Kolkata Police. He is a cool and intelligent officer without having a super image like other fictional detectives. He investigates in a realistic way, cracking mysteries with psychology.[2] Sometimes it appears that he is bereft of all passions and has no private life or affections.[3][4] Shabor's assistant Nanda helps him. Like writer Mukhopadhyay, Shabor is a teetotaller, non-smoker and bachelor.[5]
Stories[edit]
- Rwin
- Prajapatir Mrityu O Punarjanmo
- Aloy Chhayay
- Rup
- Podokkhep
- Marich
- Eagoler Chokh
- Shiri Bhenge Bhenge
- Tirandaj
- Amake Biye Korben?
Film adaptation[edit]
Director Arindam Sil made the Goenda Shabor (film series) in Bengali based on the Shabor stories. Actor Saswata Chatterjee portrays the role of the protagonist Shabor. The first film, Ebar Shabor, was released in 2015,[6] the second film, Eagoler Chokh, was released in 2016[7] and the third, Aschhe Abar Shabor was released in January 2018.[8] On 27 May 2022, the fourth film of Shabor series Tirandaj Shabor was released.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Roshen Dalal (23 August 2017). India at 70: snapshots since Independence. ISBN 9789386815378. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ Ganguly, Ruman (12 January 2017). "Shabar back on public demand". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 July 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- ^ Bhattacharyya, Deepshikha (22 August 2016). "Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay doesn't watch films made on his stories". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 18 June 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- ^ "Shabor & the girls". 16 January 2018. Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay (2015). Rahasya Samagra (Bengali). Kolkata: Ananda Publishers. ISBN 978-93-5040-542-0.
- ^ "Ebar Shabor, Arindam Sil's second directorial venture all set for release". www.washingtonbanglaradio.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ Shomini Sen. "Eagoler Chokh Review: Saswata Chatterjee Shines Throughout". Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ "Asche Abar Shabor". Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ Tirandaj Shabor Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, archived from the original on 7 May 2023, retrieved 27 May 2022