Ahead of Byomkesh O Pinjrapol, 5 Actors Who Played The Iconic Detective On Screen

Actor and filmmaker Anirban Bhattacharya is back with a new Byomkesh Bakshi series once again. In the upcoming Byomkesh O Pinjrapol, set to premiere on Hoichoi on April 7, Bakshi along with Ajit (played by Bhaswar Chatterjee) embarks upon a thrilling journey of untangling a spine-chilling murder mystery where everyone is a suspect, and the truth has multiple faces.

Byomkesh Bakshi is a popular fictional detective character created by Bengali author Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. He has been portrayed on screen by many actors over the years, but some Indian actors have left an indelible mark with their portrayal of the iconic detective. These five Indian actors have all played Byomkesh Bakshi on screen, and each has brought their own unique interpretation to the character.

Rajit Kapur

Rajit Kapur is one of the most famous actors to have played Byomkesh Bakshi on screen. He played the character in the television series Byomkesh Bakshi which aired on Doordarshan from 1993 to 1997. Kapur's portrayal of the detective was highly praised by both audiences and critics alike, and he became the definitive Byomkesh Bakshi for an entire generation of viewers.

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Sushant Singh Rajput

Sushant Singh Rajput played Byomkesh Bakshi in the 2015 film Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! directed by Dibakar Banerjee. Rajput's portrayal of the detective was highly appreciated by critics and audiences alike, and he brought a fresh and youthful energy to the character.

Abir Chatterjee

Abir Chatterjee played Byomkesh Bakshi in the 2015 Bengali film Byomkesh Bakshi directed by Anjan Dutt. Chatterjee's performance was highly praised by critics, and he brought a quiet intensity to the character that was reminiscent of the original stories by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay.

Anirban Bhattacharya

Anirban Bhattacharya played Byomkesh Bakshi in the Bengali web series Byomkesh which aired on Hoichoi from 2017 to 2021. Bhattacharya's portrayal of the detective was highly praised by audiences, and he brought a refreshing modernity to the character while still staying true to the original source material.

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Parambrata Chatterjee

Parambrata Chatterjee played Byomkesh Bakshi in the 2012 Bengali film Byomkesh Phire Elo directed by Anjan Dutt. Chatterjee's portrayal was highly appreciated by both audiences and critics, and he brought a certain charm and charisma to the character that made him instantly likable.