Documentary
Set within the colorful world of one of India’s busiest cities, the film follows intrepid detective and Kolkata’s self-proclaimed public hero Rajesh Ji, along with his motley band of helpers, as he tries to solve cases of counterfeiting, adultery and a brutal triple murder. Punctuating the harsh reality of their work, Rajesh indulges his inner dance fanatic and harbors a dream of one day entering a TV Talent Dance Show.
The Bengali Detective mixes India’s love of song and dance with classic British observational documentary realism - to produce a highly original, detective feature. It will draw the audience into the hidden layers of Kolkata in a thrilling and original way through a strong central character and real life vignettes. The investigations unfold in classic detective style, a narrative ‘who done it’ thread that will compel cinema audiences and reveal shocking truths in the process.
Rajesh Ji
Director:
Philip Cox
Length:
1h 50m
Production country:
USA, Storbritannien, Indien
Original language:
Engelska
Original title:
The Bengali Detective
Production year:
2011
NonStop Entertainment