The Feluda series by Satyajit Ray is usually listed as one of the finest literary works in crime thriller genre. But beyond each crime is hidden a wonderful travelogue. This series has always been my favourite but the current lockdown due to corona pandemic has helped me see it in a new light. Like everyone else, I was craving to travel - more so because the lockdown foiled atleast two planned trips. I found my refuge in these stories by Satyajit Ray through movies and audio stories by Radio Mirchi Bangla. I had read, heard or seen the stories earlier but this time I also discovered how the master craftsman through his words carrys us to a different place. The experience is further elated through the sound scapes created by DJ Richard in Sunday Suspense version of the stories. There are 35 stories in the series published between 1965 and 1995. My personal favorite currently is Ebar Kando Kedarnathe. In June 2019 I had visited the Valley of Flowers and Badrinath and was planning a trip to Kedarnath or Madhyamaheswar in 2020. As I heard the story through the voices of Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, Jagannath Basu and Soumok the familiar scenes came flashing before my eyes.
For those who haven't yet read the stories, do get a copy of the collection from Amazon or Flipkart. You can also enjoy the audio stories and movies but they are mostly in Bengali. I have tried listing the available audio-visual contents based on these stories. Enjoy!!!
For those who haven't yet read the stories, do get a copy of the collection from Amazon or Flipkart. You can also enjoy the audio stories and movies but they are mostly in Bengali. I have tried listing the available audio-visual contents based on these stories. Enjoy!!!
