Byomkesh Bakshi, a popular Indian detective created by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, is considered the Indian Sherlock Holmes. With his wits and intellect, he solves the toughest cases and has gained love and adoration from audiences. To play this multi-faceted character, an impressive actor is needed. Some of the top Byomkesh Bakshi portrayals include:
Uttam Kumar’s Chiriakhana (1967) showcased Byomkesh Bakshi’s intelligence, wit, and charm as an iconic detective, while Rajit Kapur portrays him on Doordarshan. 2014 web series by Gaurav Chakrabarty revived Byomkesh Bakshi, attracting new fans with intelligence, wit, and charm. In 2015, Jisshu Sengupta’s portrayal of Byomkesh Bakshi was praised for its accuracy, depth, and nuance.
He captured the character’s intelligence, wit, charm, and vulnerability, conveying inner turmoil and complexity in a unique way. Sushant Singh Rajput’s portrayal of Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! (2015) was praised for his charming and intelligent performance, bringing unique depth to the character.
Other notable performances include Sujoy Ghosh’s Satyanweshi (2015), Anirban Bhattacharya’s Byomkesh (2017), Parambrata Chattopadhyay’s Byomkesh Bakshi (2019), and Abir Chatterjee’s Byomkesh Hotyamancha (2022). Dev Adhikari’s debut as Byomkesh Bakshi in ‘Byomkesh O Durgo Rohosyo’ (2023) is set to bring nostalgic memories of the classic detective series.Book tickets for Byomkesh Bakshi’s thrilling mystery film, Byomkesh O Durgo Rohosyo, releasing on August 11th at PVR INOX Cinemas.
