Gogol (character) explained
| Gogol |
| First: | Indurer Khut khut |
| Last: | Telephone Aaripatar Bipad |
| Creator: | Samresh Basu |
| Portrayer: | Ahijit Ghosh |
| Full Name: | Uday Kumar Chatterjee |
| Nickname: | Gogol |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Mother, Father |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Lbl21: | Residence |
| Data21: | Kolkata |
Gogol is a teenage fictional detective character created by Bengali writer Samaresh Basu especially for children. Few Gogol's stories were adapted into films.[1]
Character
As per the writer Samaresh Basu, Gogol's father Samiresh Chatterjee, was a fan of Russian writer Nikolai Gogol and hence, named his only child as Gogol Chatterjee. Gogol's real name is Uday Kumar Chatterjee.[2] Basu crafted Gogol as an intelligent boy, obedient to his parents but extremely curious about anything happening around him. He often finds himself entangled in a web of mystery. His curiosity drives him to solve mysteries, some of which are life-threatening. This fictional detective character is still very popular for children. In some cases, a private investigator from Naihati, Mr. Ashok Thakur, helps and saves Gogol from the criminals.[3]
Stories
Bose writes lot of short stories and novels based on Gogol's adventures. Most of the Gogol series were published in Bengali child magazines like Anandamela, Shuktara etc.
- Idurer Khut Khut
- Aayna Niye Khelte Khelte
- Adrishya Manusher Haatchani
- Buno Hati'r Bandhuttwo
- Bhul Barite Dhuke
- Bondho Ghorer Awaj
- Chora Hati Shikari
- Durger Garhkhai Er Durghatono
- Garadheen Jaanalay Rakkhos
- Gogol Kothay?
- Gogoler Keramati
- Gogoler Royraja Uddhar
- Harano Buddhagupti
- Jonaki Bhuter Bari
- Kairong Moth Er Gogoler Kando
- Mahishmardini Uddhar
- Pashchimer Balcony Theke
- Rajdhani Expresser Hatya Rahasya
- Ratna Rahasya O Gogol
- Sonali Parer Rahashya
- Sei Garir Khonje
- Shimulgarer Khune Bhut
- Telephone Aaripatar Bipad
Films
- In 2013, a Bengali movie, Goyenda Gogol, was made based on the story Sonali Parer Rahashya. This movie was directed by Arindam Dey.[4] [5]
- In 2014, another film, Gogoler Kirti was released. It was directed by Pompy Ghosh Mukherjee based on the story Gogoler Royraja Uddhar and Mahishmardini Uddhar.
- In both the movies, the character of Gogol was played by child actor Ahijit Ghosh.[6]
Notes and References
- Web site: Go goyenda! A guide to the Bengali detectives who made it to the screen and the ones who need to. Jash Sen. December 18, 2016. thereel.scroll.in. July 10, 2017.
- Book: Part 1, Samaresh Basu. Gogol Samagra (Bengali). Ananda Publishers. 2018. 978-93-5040-704-2. Kolkata.
- Book: Samaresh Basu. Gogol Omnibus (Bengali). Jagaddhatri Publishers. 1987. Kolkata. [4].
- Web site: Popular Bengali child-sleuth Gogol on screen. PTI. May 24, 2013. business-standard.com. July 10, 2017.
- Web site: GOENDA GOGOL Bangla Movie Review. washingtonbanglaradio.com. July 10, 2017.
- Web site: Gogoler Kirti (Bengali) / An incomplete story. September 26, 2014. indianexpress.com. July 10, 2017.
