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The Bandits of Bombay
A Sweet Surprise Unravels a Bombay Mystery
by Satyajit RayDetective FictionMystery
Bombaiyer Bombetey (বোম্বাইয়ের বোম্বেটে)
Originally in Bengali1976
Story #1311 chapters81 pages1h 28min read
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About This Book
When Lalmohan Babu arrives with an unexpected box of sweets and even sweeter news, Feluda’s sharp mind quickly senses that something unusual is afoot. As a telegram from Bombay hints at bigger things behind the celebration, intrigue and adventure begin to swirl. What secrets lie within the offer, and how will it draw Feluda and his friends into a new web of mystery?
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Satyajit Ray
1921–1992
Satyajit Ray (1921–1992) was an influential Indian filmmaker, writer, and illustrator, born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal. He was educated at Presidency College and later at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan. Ray began his professional life as a commercial artist before moving into filmmaking, where he achieved international acclaim with films such as 'Pather Panchali.' Alongside his cinematic career, Ray made significant contributions to Bengali literature, particularly in the genre of detective and science fiction. His multifaceted talents extended to illustration, music composition, and magazine editing, making him a towering figure in twentieth-century Indian culture.
Places and Terms in this Book
Bombay— A major city in India, now officially called Mumbai, and the center of the Hindi film industry.
Calcutta— A major city in eastern India, now officially called Kolkata, and the home of Feluda and his friends.
Shivaji Castle— A fictional or possibly real high-rise building in Bombay named after the Maharashtrian hero Shivaji, featured in Lalmohan babu's story.
Jet Bahadur— The title of the film being discussed and produced by Pulak Ghoshal.
Khandala— A hill station near Mumbai, known for its scenic beauty.
Shalimar Hotel— A hotel in Bombay where Feluda and his companions are booked to stay; also referred to simply as Shalimar.
Vocabulary
babu— A respectful term used in India for a gentleman or educated man.
Gulbahar— A type of strong, floral Indian perfume or scent.
paan— A preparation combining betel leaf with areca nut and sometimes sweet or savory fillings, commonly chewed in India.
kung-fu— A Chinese martial art, referenced here as a skill of Victor Perumal.
aeroplane— The British English term for 'airplane', commonly used in India.
ash-tray— A tray for holding ashes and cigarette stubs, here used in a creative way to hide the real contents.
