The Bengali Detective
The Bengali Detective
Synopsis
The secrets of Kolkata is revealed by overweight, dance-obsessed, intrepid detective Rajesh Ji. Mixing dance and hit songs with the harsh lives of clients, this originally styled feature documentary provides an entertaining yet poignant look at modern India through the prism of crime.
What happens when a population loses trust in its police and authorities? There is a new phenomenon happening in India today - the boom of the private detective. Poisonings, adultery, fraud and the occasional murder - such are the day to day investigations of Kolkata's Bengali Detective - Rajesh Ji.
This film follows the intrepid detective and his motley band of helpers on raids and investigations as they enter the hidden lives of clients, victims and perpetrators. Yet on his off hours, Rajesh indulges his inner dance fanatic as he harbors a dream of becoming an international star - whilst trying to look after his desperately sick wife and small son.
Details
- Year
- 2011
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 90 mins
- Format
- HDCAM
- Director
- Phil Cox
- Producer
- Philip Cox, Himesh Kar, Giovanna Stopponi, Anne Sundberg
- Executive Producer
- Angus Aynsley, Thomas Brunner, Gernot Schaffler, Jon Thompson
- Editor
- Taimur Khan, Tom Hemmings
- Director of Photography
- Lisa Cazzato-Vieyra
- Sound
- Philip Cox
- Music
- Dennis Wheatley
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 4th February 2011
