Kakababu, orRaja Roy Chowdhury, is a fictional adventurer created byBengali authorSunil Gangopadhyay. The series debuted in the 1971 Puja issue ofAnandamela magazine withBhoyonkor Sundor, and quickly became a hit amongteenagers.[1] The series continued for 33 years, resulting in over 36 adventure novels until the author's death in 2012.[2]
Kakababu: Kakababu is the disabled former Director of theArchaeological Survey of India, whose real name is Raja Roychowdhury. He is from a migrated Bengali family. His family origin was fromEast Bengal. In one of the earlier stories, it is said that Kakababu lost one leg in ajeep accident inAfghanistan, several years ago, and walks with the help of acrutch. However, inKakababur Prothom Abhijan, it is revealed that Kakababu lost his leg when he jumped off a cliff to help his friend Kamal. This accident however has not crippled his strong mental will and physical strength. He is much sought after by the Indian intelligence to solve critical cases of crime. He has worked in CBI for some years as an advisor. He has been trapped and captured by enemies on several occasions, but escaped unhurt, or nominally hurt. In solving cases of crime, he has traveled to several parts of India and the world. Each new adventure takes him to a new destination. He is excellent in fencing, revolver shooting, and swimming. His age is estimated to be over 60 at present. On a few occasions, he used the crutch as a weapon.
Sontu: (Also spelled asShontu) Real name is Sunanda Roychowdhury. Who first studies in Tirthapati Institution and after that in Ballygunge Govt. School. The only college-going nephew of Kakababu, and the companion to all Kakababu adventures. This young adult has sharp wit and intelligence, and his mental strength is only comparable to Kakababu. He has also been trapped on several occasions by ruthless enemies. He is an excellent swimmer and an outstanding athlete. He is the best friend of Jojo.
Jojo: Real name is Rajat Bhattacharya (as mentioned in "Santu o Ek Tukro Chaand") The best friend of Shantu and equals his age and they both studied inPresidency College. He was very close to Kakababu like Shantu and Jojo also loves him a lot. He was introduced as a character to give comic relief, resulting from his habit of telling lies but not for bad will, but creating imaginary stories about his dramatic life experiences with his astrologer father.[3]
Biman Banerjee: Apilot ofAir India, neighbour of Kakababu and Sontu. He got involved in some of Kakababu's adventures likeKhali Jahajer Rahasya,Kakababu Here Gelen? etc.
Siddhartha & Snigdha: Neighbours of Kakababu and Sontu. They along with Rini got involved in some of Kakababu's adventures.
Rini: Another friend of Shantu. She is a neighbour of Shantu and Kakababu.
Rupkatha: also known as Oli, is another female friend of Shantu and Jojo.
Narendra Verma: A veteran I.P.S. of Indian Government and top-rankedCentral Bureau of Investigation officer, helps Kakababu in many adventures. He is a friend of Kakababu.
Khali Jahajer Rahasya (1999), Directed by Surojit Sengupto aired onDD Bangla as a 13 episodes TV Series. Kakababu was played bySabyasachi Chakrabarty. The TV series was a part of theKakababu original film series.
Kakababu Firey Elen (2008–2009) was a TV mini-series made forDD Bangla. Directed by Subrata Das, Sudip Mukherjee as Kakababu,Debshankar Haldar as Rajkumar andSaheb Bhattacharya as Santu.
Kakababu o Ek Chadmabeshi (2001), was TV film made forETV Bangla, directed by Joy Mukherjee aired on ETV Bangla. Kakababu was played byArjun Chakraborty and Santu was played by Sumon Banerjee.
Rajbarir Rahashya,Kolkatar Jongoley,Sinduk Rahashya. The character Kakababu was played by Sumanta Mukhopadhyay aired on Akash Bangla. Deboleena was played byMumtaz Sorcar.
