{"product_id":"kolkatay-feluda","title":"Kolkatay Feluda","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Satyajit Ray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Children's Anthology - Detective Stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788172157722\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 408\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 586 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKolkatay Feluda\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of thrilling detective stories featuring Feluda, one of the most beloved characters in Bengali literature, created by the legendary filmmaker and author Satyajit Ray. Feluda, whose real name is Pradosh Chandra Mitter, is a sharp-witted, resourceful detective with remarkable observational skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this volume, Feluda embarks on nine captivating cases in his hometown, Kolkata. Despite being an astute detective who has solved mysteries across India and beyond, he faces multiple challenges within the familiar streets of Kolkata. With his trusted companions, Jatayu and Topshe, Feluda solves cases with his unique style of reasoning and deduction. The stories are a fascinating exploration of mystery, intellect, and the charming city of Kolkata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stories included in this volume are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKailash Chowdhury's Stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mystery of the Jackal-God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe Careful in the Cemetery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mystery of Golokdham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Disappearance of Ambar Sen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Murder at Bospukur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Magic Mystery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Case of Apsara Theatre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDr. Munshi’s Diary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatyajit Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e (May 2, 1921 – April 23, 1992) was a renowned filmmaker, author, and illustrator, widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers in the world. He was born in North Kolkata to Sukumar Ray, a celebrated writer, and his wife Suprabha Ray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Life and Career\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRay completed his education at Presidency College, Kolkata, and later studied at Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan. However, his education was interrupted due to the political unrest of the time, and he returned to Kolkata to start working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRay's early career involved working in advertising and graphic design, where he also gained recognition for his book illustrations and cover designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Contributions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRay began his writing career with short stories, and his first published story, \u003cem\u003e\"Abstraction\"\u003c\/em\u003e, appeared in 1941.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe became a pioneer in Bengali children's literature with the creation of his famous characters, such as Professor Shonku (a scientist), and Feluda (a detective).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRay's \u003cem\u003eFeluda\u003c\/em\u003e series, which began in 1965 with \u003cem\u003eFeluda's Detective Work\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFeludar Goyendagiri\u003c\/em\u003e), became extremely popular in Bengali literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe also wrote essays, novels, short stories, and screenplays, blending fiction with intricate details and philosophical insights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatyajit Ray received numerous awards, including the \u003cstrong\u003eBharat Ratna\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLegion of Honour (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and many prestigious international awards like the \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Lion (Venice)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Achievement Oscar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis books and stories for children, particularly the Feluda and Professor Shonku series, earned him critical acclaim and everlasting admiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRay’s creative brilliance extended beyond literature, as he was an acclaimed filmmaker, with iconic films such as \u003cem\u003ePather Panchali\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCharulata\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Apu Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis literary works, especially his detective stories and children’s books, continue to inspire and entertain readers worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKolkatay Feluda\u003c\/em\u003e offers readers an exciting glimpse into the detective adventures of Feluda and his companions. With Satyajit Ray’s unparalleled storytelling, this volume captures the essence of Kolkata and the timeless allure of Feluda’s sharp intellect and intriguing cases\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49474813296944,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788172157722","price":450.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-kolkatay-feluda-40023464804656.jpg?v=1775971730","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/kolkatay-feluda","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}