Goenda Shabor () is a
Bengali
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* Bengali language, the language they speak
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fictional detective
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series of police officer
Shabor Dasgupta
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''.
Character
Shabor Dasgupta is an Assistant Commissioner, De ...
, created by novelist
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay ( bn, শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায়; born 2 November 1935) is a Bengali author from India. He has written stories for both adults and children. He is known for creating the relativel ...
.
This is a series of Indian
crime
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thriller film
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s directed by
Arindam Sil
Arindam Sil is an Indian actor, film director and line producer.
Early life
Sil was born on 12 March 1964 in North Calcutta to a traditional joint family. He was a student of St. Joseph's College, Calcutta, and St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, ...
starring
Saswata Chatterjee
Saswata Chatterjee (born 19 December 1970) is an Indian actor of television and films based in Kolkata. Born to actor Subhendu Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee began his career with a Hindi serial directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majum ...
in the title character. The first film ''
Ebar Shabor
''Ebar Shabor'' (Bengali: এবার শবর; lit. ''Now It's the hunter'') is a 2015 Indian Bengali-language mystery-thriller film based on the detective story "''Rwin''" (ঋণ) by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay. The film is directed by Tollyw ...
'' was released in 2015, and the second film ''
Eagoler Chokh
''Eagoler Chokh'' ( bn, ঈগলের চোখ, eng, Eyes of Eagle; alternatively known as ''Goenda Shabor: Eagoler Chokh'') is a 2016 Indian Bengali-language crime thriller film directed by Arindam Sil. It is the sequel to 2015 film ''Ebar ...
'' released in 2016. A third film titled ''
Aschhe Abar Shabor'' was released in 2018.
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Arindam Sil
Arindam Sil is an Indian actor, film director and line producer.
Early life
Sil was born on 12 March 1964 in North Calcutta to a traditional joint family. He was a student of St. Joseph's College, Calcutta, and St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, ...
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Stories
* ''Rwin''
* ''Prajapatir Mrityu O Punarjanmo''
* ''Aloy Chhayay''
* ''Rup''
* ''Podokkhep''
* ''Marich''
* ''Eagoler Chokh''
* ''Shiri Bhenge Bhenge''
* ''Tirandaj''
* ''Amake Biye Korben?''
Films
''Ebar Shabor'' (2015)
This film is based on 'Rwin' by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay ( bn, শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায়; born 2 November 1935) is a Bengali author from India. He has written stories for both adults and children. He is known for creating the relativel ...
.A police detective Shabor Dasgupta
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''.
Character
Shabor Dasgupta is an Assistant Commissioner, De ...
(Saswata Chatterjee
Saswata Chatterjee (born 19 December 1970) is an Indian actor of television and films based in Kolkata. Born to actor Subhendu Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee began his career with a Hindi serial directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majum ...
) is entrusted with the daunting task of solving the mystery surrounding the murder of Mitali Ghosh ( Swastika Mukherjee), a woman with a messy past, who was killed on the night she had thrown a party for friends and family. The task is daunting for Shabor because of the number of people involved. Mitali was once married to Mithu Mitra (Abir Chatterjee
Abir Chatterjee (born 18 November 1980) is an Indian actor who mainly works in Bengali cinema. He is the son of theater personalities Phalguni Chatterjee and Rumki Chatterjee. He started his career with Bengali television and made his debut i ...
), whom she divorced before settling overseas. Though she soon realised how much she loved him, her ego kept her from coming back to him. Heartbroken, Mithu found love in Mitali's cousin Joyeeta (Payel Sarkar
Payel Sarkar (born 10 February 1984) is an Indian actress who has appeared in Bengali films and Hindi television. On 25 February 2021, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Political career
Sarkar joined Bharatiya Janata Party in 2021 and ...
). Also involved was Mitali's childhood friend and secret admirer Samiran ( Rahul Banerjee), who has relationships with several women, including a school's physical education teacher, Julekha Sharma (June Malia
June MaliaSpelling according tThe Times of India/ref> (or June Malliah) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Bengali cinema and television. She is a philanthropist and also a member of West Bengal Women's Commission. In 2021, she wa ...
), and another girl, Khonika (Debolina Dutta
Debolina Dutta is an Indian actress known for her work in Bengali cinema and television. She made her acting debut as a child artist with the film ''Manush Amanush''. In 2014, she received the National Award for her role as a water prostitute ...
). Shabor starts investigation with his assistant Nandalal. As Shabor probes deeper, he learns many disturbing secrets about the Ghosh family, including the fact that Mitali had once eloped with a boy from her locality Pantu Haldar (Ritwick Chakraborty
Ritwick Chakraborty is an Indian actor who works in Bengali cinema. He made his debut with Pagol Premi in 2007. He plays different roles in different sorts of movies, so he is a versatile actor in Bengali Film Industry.
Career
Chakraborty wa ...
). She had married and left him within six months, ruining his future in the process. Another character, Doel, also comes into the picture. The detective now has to deal with the complex relationship problems that run deep root in the family and the mystery gets more and more complicated. The film released on 2 January 2015.
''Eagoler Chokh'' (2016)
This film is based on the story of same name written by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay ( bn, শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায়; born 2 November 1935) is a Bengali author from India. He has written stories for both adults and children. He is known for creating the relativel ...
. ACP Shabor Dasgupta (Saswata Chatterjee
Saswata Chatterjee (born 19 December 1970) is an Indian actor of television and films based in Kolkata. Born to actor Subhendu Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee began his career with a Hindi serial directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majum ...
) and his assistant Nanda go on a hunt, searching for a young woman murderer. Trapped in a maze of lies and deceit, Dasgupta suspects the rich entrepreneur Bishan Roy (Anirban Bhattacharya
Anirban Bhattacharya (born 7 October 1986) is an Indian actor, theatre actor, singer and director. His first successful theatre production was ''Debi Sarpamasta'', written by Manoj Mitra, directed by Debesh Chattopadhyay. His other notable work ...
) and three women connected to him. Each of them knew the murdered woman Nandini very well. As Dasgupta delves deep into the mystery, he ends up getting new insight into human psychology and in turn, solving complexities of his own mind. The film was released on 12 August 2016.
''Aschhe Abar Shabor'' (2018)
After success of ''Eagoler Chokh,'' a sequel had been confirmed by director Arindam Sil
Arindam Sil is an Indian actor, film director and line producer.
Early life
Sil was born on 12 March 1964 in North Calcutta to a traditional joint family. He was a student of St. Joseph's College, Calcutta, and St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, ...
. The film is based on the novel ''Prajapatir Mrityu O Punorjanmo'' by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay ( bn, শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায়; born 2 November 1935) is a Bengali author from India. He has written stories for both adults and children. He is known for creating the relativel ...
. After completing its first schedule in West Bengal
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, the team flew to Lucknow
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to shoot rest of the part. Saswata Chatterjee
Saswata Chatterjee (born 19 December 1970) is an Indian actor of television and films based in Kolkata. Born to actor Subhendu Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee began his career with a Hindi serial directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majum ...
, Subhrajit Dutta and Gourav Chakrabarty
Gaurav Chakrabarty is an Indian Bengali language, Bengali film and television actor best known for his portrayal of the character Prodipto Lahiri in the Bengali musical TV series ''Gaaner Oparey'' that aired on Star Jalsha from 28 June 2010 to 1 ...
returned for the sequel as their respective characters with Indraneil Sengupta
Indraneil Sengupta is an Indian film and television actor, and a model living in Kolkata since 2004.
Career
Sengupta was a finalist of the 1999 Gladrags Manhunt Contest in which John Abraham was the winner. He modelled for designer Rohit Bal ...
, Anindya Chatterjee
Anindya Chatterjee is an Indian bengali film director, music director, singer, lyricist, actor and producer based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He is the singer-lyricist of prominent Bengali band Chandrabindoo. In recent times he has composed ...
, Anjana Basu and Mir Afsar Ali
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with major characters. The film was released on 19 January 2018.
''Tirandaj Shabor'' (2022)
On 27 May 2022, the fourth film of Shabor series ''Tirandaj Shabor'' was released under the direction of Sil. The movie is based on a novel 'Tirandaj' by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay ( bn, শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায়; born 2 November 1935) is a Bengali author from India. He has written stories for both adults and children. He is known for creating the relativel ...
. Saswata Chatterjee
Saswata Chatterjee (born 19 December 1970) is an Indian actor of television and films based in Kolkata. Born to actor Subhendu Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee began his career with a Hindi serial directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majum ...
, Subhrajit Dutta
Subhrajit Dutta is an Indian film and theatre actor who appears in Bengali films and television serials. Some of the notable Bengali films he acted in include '' Ebar Shabor'', Manojder Adbhut Bari, '' Eagoler Chokh'', '' Double Feluda''.
Career ...
, Nigel Akkara
Nigel Akkara is an Indian actor who is noted for his character portrayal in Bengali movies. He acts in theatre as well.
Early life
At the age of 21, Akkara was arrested with a charge of kidnapping and 17 other cases filed against him. During ...
, Arindam Sil
Arindam Sil is an Indian actor, film director and line producer.
Early life
Sil was born on 12 March 1964 in North Calcutta to a traditional joint family. He was a student of St. Joseph's College, Calcutta, and St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, ...
and Chandan Sen
Chandan Sen (born 26 February 1963) is an Indian Bengali-language stage, television and film actor, playwright and director.
Career
He started acting in Bengali theatre in 1977. He joined ''Natya Anan'' theatre group as a creative director and ...
played the lead role in the film.
Cast and Characters
Crew
Awards and nominations
''Eagoler Chokh'' (2016)
References
External links
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Bengali-language Indian films
Indian film series
Crime film series
Thriller film series
Action film series