It is impossible to write anything new about a man who is not merely an author of in-numerable adventure stories and other stories but also a noted film-maker whose work has won him international acclaim and awards. His in-imitable character of Jatayu in his adventure stories about Feluda is one of the most colorful characters that I have ever read about. And Feluda, a detective by profession, is so un-like the superheroes and superman category characters that are so popular today. Feluda is a down-to-earth, almost real potrayal of a common man whose profession leads him to travel far and wide and overcome obstacles to bring back harmony to the lives of his clients. The potrayal of the character is so strong and well defined that it is no wonder that he was recognised, identified and connected to by the common man. This led to the popularity of not only the charcter but also the man who created the character. His stories about Feluda became so popular that some of them have been made into equally memorable movies directed both by him and his son - Sandip Ray.
I have had the pleasure of reading his work in both English and Bengali. The turn of phrase that characterises his work in Bengali is missing in the translated work. But I have enjoyed both the versions - English and Bengali.
His work today brings some fresh air, peace of mind and simple joys into this complex and busy lifestyle of today. His work will always remain im-mortal. To know more about him click here.
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