Movie · 2015
Is Detective Byomkesh Bakshi based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Detective Byomkesh Bakshi is based on the book Satyanweshi by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay (1934).
The movie was released in 2015.
The book behind Detective Byomkesh Bakshi
Satyanweshi
by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay · first published 1934 · detective fiction
Detective fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay.
Common questions
Is Detective Byomkesh Bakshi based on a book?
Yes. Detective Byomkesh Bakshi is based on the book Satyanweshi by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay (1934).
Who wrote the book Detective Byomkesh Bakshi is based on?
Satyanweshi was written by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay and first published in 1934.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Satyanweshi before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay's books
- Chiriyakhana (film, 1967)