Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!(2015)
Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language period mystery thriller film directed by Dibakar Banerjee. The film stars Sushant Singh Rajput as the titular detective, alongside Anand Tiwari, Neeraj Kabi, and Swastika Mukherjee. Set in 1942 Calcutta during World War II, the story follows Byomkesh Bakshy as he investigates the disappearance of a chemist, uncovering a conspiracy involving opium smuggling and a plot to aid a Japanese invasion. The film is noted for its film noir style, meticulous period recreation, and a soundtrack composed by independent artists. It received positive reviews for its direction, performances, and atmosphere, but had a modest box office performance. The film was released on April 3, 2015, in the United States and India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 3 April 2015
- Director
- Dibakar Banerjee
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A young detective named Byomkesh Bakshy takes on his first case: finding a missing chemist in 1940s Calcutta. As he follows the clues, he discovers a dangerous plot involving opium, Japanese spies, and a plan to destroy the city. He must stop the mastermind before it is too late.
“The truth is a dangerous game.”
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Trivia
- The film's sets were built to recreate 1940s Calcutta, including a full-scale tram and period-accurate shops.
- Dibakar Banerjee and the team studied old maps and photographs to design the film's detailed, smoky visual style.
- Sushant Singh Rajput, who played Byomkesh, learned to smoke a pipe for the role but used herbal tobacco.
- The movie includes a fictional brand of cigarettes called 'War Horse' created specifically for the story.
- It was the first Hindi film to be shown at the International Film Festival of India's opening night in 20 years.
- The soundtrack uses a mix of original music and songs from the 1940s to build atmosphere.
- Despite being a period mystery, the film includes subtle nods to modern detective tropes and noir films.
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