Kailashey Kelenkari (novel)

Kailashey Kelenkari (A Killer In Kailash)
AuthorSatyajit Ray
Cover artistSatyajit Ray
LanguageBengali
GenreDetective fiction
PublisherAnanda Publishers
Publication date
1974
Publication placeIndia
Preceded bySamaddarer Chabi 
Followed byRoyal Bengal Rahashya 

Kailashey Kelengkari (transl. A Killer in Kailash) is a 1974 mystery novel by Indian writer Satyajit Ray featuring the private detective Feluda.[1] It is the 9th Feluda story, preceded by Samaddarer Chabi and followed by Royal Bengal Rahashya.[2]

Plot summary

Super Sleuth Feluda goes after a gang of smugglers - who steal and smuggle out the country's valuable treasure, the unique stone figures that adorn ancient temples of India. In the bait, he has to take up multiple disguises, and encounter many shady characters, all in the land of Kailash Temple in Ellora. He does however get a little help from his able assistant & cousin Topshe and best friend Lalmohan Ganguly.

Adaptation

Main article: Kailashey Kelenkari (film)

The novel was adapted into a film of the same name in 2007 based on the same plot and was directed by the author's son, Sandip Ray.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Ray, Satyajit (2003). A killer in Kailash : the adventures of Feluda. Internet Archive. New Delhi, India : Puffin Books. ISBN 978-81-8475-213-7.
  2. ^ "Feluda... back in action!". Hindustan Times. 19 December 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  3. ^ Books, L. L. C. (September 2010). Films Directed by Sandip Ray: Nishijapon, Kailashey Kelenkari, Baksho Rahashya, Tintorettor Jishu, Goopy Bagha Phire Elo, Bombaiyer Bombete. General Books LLC. ISBN 978-1-157-20315-5.
  4. ^ "His creation, our inspiration". Frontline. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2024.


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