Jayanta-Manik

Jayanta and Manik are the fictional detective characters created by Indian Bengali novelist Hemendra Kumar Roy.^[1]^[2] Roy wrote a number of stories of Jayanta-Manik which are considered as one of the most popular children's literature in Bengal.^[3]^[4]

Character

Jayanta and his friend cum assistant Manik alias Maniklal are amateur detectives who live in Kolkata. They solve mysteries privately and help the police track down real culprits. Both are patriotic, courageous and intelligent.^[5] Police inspector Sundar Babu very often takes help of the detective duo. Sundar Babu is a bit comical and a foodie.^[4]^[6] Jayanta follows the latest science techniques like hypnotism, fingerprint theory to solve the cases. Jayanta likes playing the flute and taking snuff in his offtime.^[7]

Stories

Manush Pisach
Shani Mongoler Rahasya
Sonar Anaras
Nabajuger Mahadanob
Moron Khelar Kheloar
Nrimunda Shikari
Sajahaner Mayur
Mrityu Mollar
Jayanter Kirti
Chatrapatir Chora
Ratanpurer Jatri
Firoza Mukut Rahasya
Kapaliker Kobole
Bojrovoirober Mantra
Pravat Roktomakha
Venus Chorar Rahasya
Anubiser Avishap
Hatya Ebong Tarpor
Hatya Hahakare
Hatyakari Hatyakahini
Jogotsether Rotnokuthi
Padmarag Buddha
Nitanto Halka Mamla
Ek Khana Ulte Pora Chair
Amar Goendagiri
Netajir Choy Murti
Kacher Coffin
Ekratti Mati
Ekpati Juto
Khanikta Tamar Taar
Aloukik
Jayanter Adventure

References

^ Pinaki Roy (2008). The Manichean Investigators: A Postcolonial and Cultural Rereading. Sarup & Sons. ISBN 9788176258494. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
^ Chowdhury, Shreya Roy (6 November 2010). "Sans successors, Feluda and Byomkesh still rule". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
^ "Hemendra Kumar Roy Rachanabali Vol 1-27". Retrieved 28 February 2018.
^ ^a ^b "Four detectives in Bengali fiction who are every kid's hero". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
^ Vol. 45, No. 50. "Hemendra Kumar Roy: A Forgotten Colossus". www.frontierweekly.com. ISSN 0016-2094. Retrieved 28 February 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
^ "Detective dead, whodunnit?". telegraphindia.com. 2 February 2014. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
^ "Go goyenda! A guide to the Bengali detectives". 18 December 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2018.

[1] Pinaki Roy (2008). The Manichean Investigators: A Postcolonial and Cultural Rereading. Sarup & Sons. ISBN 9788176258494. Retrieved 28 February 2018.

[2] Chowdhury, Shreya Roy (6 November 2010). "Sans successors, Feluda and Byomkesh still rule". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2018.

[3] "Hemendra Kumar Roy Rachanabali Vol 1-27". Retrieved 28 February 2018.

[:0-4] "Four detectives in Bengali fiction who are every kid's hero". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 28 February 2018.

[5] Vol. 45, No. 50. "Hemendra Kumar Roy: A Forgotten Colossus". www.frontierweekly.com. ISSN 0016-2094. Retrieved 28 February 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[6] "Detective dead, whodunnit?". telegraphindia.com. 2 February 2014. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2018.

[7] "Go goyenda! A guide to the Bengali detectives". 18 December 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2018.

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v t e Lists of Bengali fictional detectives
Group	Tin Goyenda Pandab Goenda
Detectives	Byomkesh Bakshi Feluda Kakababu Kiriti Roy Arjun Niladri Sarkar Mitin Masi Gogol Shabor Dasgupta P. K. Basu Parashor Barma Dipak Chatterjee Bhaduri Moshai Bimal-Kumar Jayanta-Manik Goenda Baradacharan Goenda Tatar Ekenbabu
Secret agents	Masud Rana