Arjun (character)
Fictional detective
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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][3] Arjun's mentor is retired official cop, Mr. Amal Shome. Although in first few stories, Arjun started as an assistant of Shome, later in the series, he started to solve cases independently as truth investigator.[4]
First appearanceKhutimari Range (1983)
Last appearanceArjun Ebaar Chilapatay (2019)
Created bySamaresh Majumdar
Full nameArjun Roy
| Arjun | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | Khutimari Range (1983) |
| Last appearance | Arjun Ebaar Chilapatay (2019) |
| Created by | Samaresh Majumdar |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Arjun Roy |
| Occupation | Truth Investigator |
| Family | Arjun's mother |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Residence | Jalpaiguri |
| Other characters | Amal Shome Major Bistusaheb |
Books of Arjun series
- Khutimari Range
- Khoonkharaapi
- Kalimpong e Shita Horon
- Chandigarh e Gondogol
- Lighter
- Dwitiyo Lighter
- Tingchuk Monastery er Heeray
- Hangor er Petay Heeray
- Jutoy Rokter Daag
- Der Din
- Rotnogorbhaa
- Kalapahaar
- Borof e Paayer Chaap
- Arjun Ebaar Kolkatay
- Mac Shaheb er Naatni
- Arjun Beriye Elo
- Ghumghum er Shenbari
- Carvalhor Baksho
- Arjun @beepbeep.com
- Yetir Attiyo
- 1 Mukhi Rudrakkho
- Dracullar Shondhanay Arjun
- Joyontir Jongol e
- 3 Jaaliyaat Ebong 1 Mitthebadi
- Dindupuray Raatdupur
- Nobaabganj er Norokhadok
- Phool e Bish er Gondho
- Bishaalyakarani
- Maanush Pachaar
- Lobonhrod Londobhondo
- Samannandan Yamnandan
- Shitahoron Rohossho
- Hishebay Bhul Chilo
- Mushkil Aasaan
- 10 Bongsho Dhangsho
- Arjun Ebaar Chilapataay
- Khiljir Guhaay Arjun
- Arjun Ebaar Bangladesh e
- Laakh Takar Paathor
- 2 Dikay 1 Arjun
- Arjun er Protiddondi
- Adim Ondhokaaray Arjun
- Arjun Ebaar New York e
- Arjun Ebong Chinese Cigarette
- Arjun Shomogro (1-6)
Adaptations
- Based on Sitaharan Rahasya and Khunkharapi, a film was released in 2013 named Arjun: Kalimpong E Sitaharan.[5][6] 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.
- In March 2023, Radio Mirchi Kolkata (98.3 MHz) station aired the story "Jutoy Rokter Daag" on the Sunday Suspense show.
- In June 2023, Radio Mirchi Kolkata (98.3 MHz) station aired the story "Kalimpong ey Sitaharan" on the Sunday Suspense show.
- In 2024, Goppo Mir er Thek streamed "Dracular Sondhane Arjun".
- In 2025, Goppo Mir er Thek streamed "Arjun Ebar Bangladeshe", "Ekmukhi Ruddrakhho".
