Kakababu

Kakababu
First appearance	Bhoyonkor Sundor
Created by	Sunil Gangopadhyay
Information
Gender	Male
Occupation	Researcher, Historian
Relatives	Shontu (nephew)
Religion	Hindu
Nationality	Indian

Kakababu is a fiction character created by Bengali author Sunil Gangopadhyay, that has become legendary in Indian children's literature. The series, falling under adventure genre of literature, targeted at children and teenagers, started in the autumn of 1979 with the publication of Bhoyonkor Sundor in Anandamela magazine, puja number. Since then, the series has been continued for 33 years on popular demand, with over 36 adventure novels in print. The publishers of most of Kakababu adventure books are Ananda Publishers, based in Kolkata, India.

Contents 1 Main characters 2 Adventures of Kakababu Sontu 3 Media 3.1 Animation 3.2 Comics 3.3 Portrayal in film 3.4 TV Adaptations 3.5 Telefilms 4 Criticism 5 References 6 External links

Main characters

• Kakababu: Kakababu is a crippled ex-Director of the Archaeological Survey of India, whose real name is Raja Roychowdhury. In one of the earlier stories, it is said that Kakababu lost one leg in a jeep accident in Afghanistan, several years ago, and walks with the help of a crutch. However in "Kakabaubur Prothom Abhijan", it is revealed that Kakababu lost his leg when he jumped of a cliff to help his friend Kamal. This accident however has not crippled his strong mental will and physical strength. He is much sought after by the Indian intelligence to solve critical cases of crime. He has been trapped and captured by enemies on several occasions, but escaped unhurt, or nominally hurt. In solving cases of crime, he has traveled to several parts of India and the world. Each new adventure takes him to a new destination. His age is estimated to be over 60 at present.
• Sontu: (Also spelled as Shontu) Real name is Sunanda Roychowdhury. The only college-going nephew of Kakababu, and the companion to all Kakababu adventures. This young adult has sharp wit and intelligence, and his mental strength is only comparable to Kakababu. He has also been trapped on several occasions by ruthless enemies.He is an excellent swimmer and an outstanding athlete. He is the best friend of Jojo.
• Jojo: The best friend of Shantu and equals his age and they both studied in presidence collage. He was very close to Kakababu like Shantu and Jojo also loves him a lot. He was introduced as a character to give comic relief, resulting from his habit of telling lies but not for bad will, but creating imaginary stories about his dramatic life experiences.
• Debolina Dutta: A friend of Shantu and Jojo, and seemingly their one of the only two female friends (The other one is Rini). She has got involved in some of the Kakababu adventures.
• Saibal Dutta: Father of Debolina Dutta, arich and jovial person.
• Rini: Another friend of Shantu and Jojo, and seemingly their one of the only two female friend (The other one is Debolina). She has got involved in some of the Kakababu adventures.
• Oli: She is another female friend of Shantu and Jojo.
• Narendra Verma: A veteran I.P.S. officer officer of Indian government helps Kakababu in many adventures.

Adventures of Kakababu Sontu

Bhoyonkor Sundor (1979) Sobuj Dwiper Raja (1980) Paharchuray Aatonko (1981) Bhupal Rohosyo (1982) Khali Jahajer Rohosyo (1983) Mishor Rohosyo (1984) Kolkatar Jongole (1985) Nilmurti Rohosyo & Jongoler Modhye Ek Hotel (1986) Jongolgorer Chaabi & Rajbarir Rohosyo (1987) Bijoynogorer Hire (1988) Kakababu O Brajalam (1989) Ulka Rohosyo & Mohakaler Likhon (1990) Kakababu Here Gelen? (1991) Sontu O Ektukro Chaand (1992) Aagun Pakhir Rohosyo (1993) Kakababu Bonam Chorashikari (1994) Sontu Kothay Kakababu Kothay (1995)

Kakababur Prothom Obhijan (1996) Jojo Odrishyo (1997) Kakababu O Chondon Dosyu (1998) Kakababu O Ek Chhoddobeshi (1999) Kakababu O Shishuchorer Dol (2000) Kakababu O Moronfaad (2001) Kakababu O Black panther (2002) Kakababu O Aaschorjo Dwip (2003) Kakababu O Sinduk Rohosyo (2004) Kakababu O Ekti Sada Ghora (2005) Ebar Kakababur Protisodh (2006) Kakababur Chokhe Jol (2007) Kakababu aar Bagher Golpo (2008) Aagneyogirir Peter Modhye (2009)[1] Aarobdeshe Sontu Kakababu (2010) Kakababu O Jalodassu (2011) Golokdhandhay Kakababu (2012)