Jayanta-Manik
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{{Short description|Fictional detective characters created by Hemendra Kumar Roy}}
Jayanta and Manik are the fictional detective characters created by Indian Bengali novelist Hemendra Kumar Roy.{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cF3WegP2WzAC&q=Jayanta+Manik+detective&pg=PA105|title=The Manichean Investigators: A Postcolonial and Cultural Rereading|last=Pinaki Roy|year=2008|publisher=Sarup & Sons |isbn=9788176258494|access-date=28 February 2018}}{{Cite news|url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=CREST&BaseHref=TCRM/2010/11/06&GZ=T&ViewMode=HTML&EntityId=Ar00900&AppName=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301044622/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=CREST&BaseHref=TCRM/2010/11/06&GZ=T&ViewMode=HTML&EntityId=Ar00900&AppName=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 March 2018|title=Sans successors, Feluda and Byomkesh still rule|first=Shreya Roy | last=Chowdhury|date=6 November 2010|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=18 August 2018}} Roy wrote a number of stories of Jayanta-Manik which are considered as one of the most popular children's literature in Bengal.{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/HemendraRachanabali|title=Hemendra Kumar Roy Rachanabali Vol 1-27|access-date=28 February 2018}}
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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.frontierweekly.com/archive/vol-number/vol/vol-45-2012-13/45-50/45-50-A%20Forgotten%20Colossus.html|title=Hemendra Kumar Roy: A Forgotten Colossus|last=Vol. 45, No. 50|website=www.frontierweekly.com|issn=0016-2094|access-date=28 February 2018}} Police inspector Sundar Babu very often takes help of the detective duo. Sundar Babu is a bit comical and a foodie.{{Cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/culture/four-detectives-in-bengali-fiction-who-are-every-kid-s-hero_1970081.html|title=Four detectives in Bengali fiction who are every kid's hero|website=zeenews.india.com|access-date=28 February 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1140202/jsp/calcutta/story_17888990.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305173751/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140202/jsp/calcutta/story_17888990.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 March 2014|title=Detective dead, whodunnit?|date=2 February 2014|website=telegraphindia.com|access-date=28 February 2018}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/824470/go-goyenda-a-guide-to-the-bengali-detectives-who-made-it-to-the-screen-and-the-ones-who-need-to|title=Go goyenda! A guide to the Bengali detectives|date=18 December 2016 |access-date=28 February 2018}}
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