Satyanweshi 2013

Satyanweshi is a 2013 Indian Bengali period film, suspense, thriller, crime film released on Sep 06, 2013. The film is directed by Rituparno Ghosh.

Byomkesh and Ajit go to Balabantapur to investigate a case. Maharaja Arunangshu , the ruler of that place had made a dying wish before he passed away in presence of his Dewan Chandrasekhar and his priest Kaligati that he had laid down certain conditions for his heir Himangshu. Firstly Himangshu would not able to marry a Non-Hindu girl and secondly he would have to produce a legitimate heir within the first 3 years of his marriage. Himagshu marries Alaka who is an aspiring actress. Later on Harinath , the librarian of the state disappears and is not found anywhere. A lot of other secrets are revealed in due course of time

Maharaja Arunangshu, the ruler of a princely sate named Balabantpur,had made a wish list on his death bed in the presence of Dewan Chandrashekhar, the family physician Kaligati and the High Priest. It laid down certain conditions for his heir, his son Himangshu. The first of which forbade Himangshu from marrying a non Hindu girl, and the second demanded a legitimate heir within three years of his marriage. Bound by his father's conditions of succession, Himangshu is compelled to marry Alaka, an aspiring actress. A year and half into the marriage, Harinath, the young palace librarian disappears without any trace. This mystery occasions the arrival of the sleuth Byomkesh and his author friend Ajit to Balwantpur. The visit though is under the pretext of an invitation for a hunting expedition. In course of their stay, they unfold many secrets invoving the residents of the palace and about the topography of Balwantpur. Byomkesh is particularly intrigued by the character of Kaligati, the royal physician. Byomkesh uncovers several clues which connect Kaligati with the disappearence of Harinath. The ensuing story revolves around his unveiling of Kaligati as a culprit behind the mystery of Balwantpur.
Maharaja Arunangshu, the ruler of a princely sate named Balabantpur,had made a wish list on his death bed in the presence of Dewan Chandrashekhar, the family physician Kaligati and the High Priest. It laid down certain conditions for his heir, his son Himangshu. The first of which forbade Himangshu from marrying a non Hindu girl, and the second demanded a legitimate heir within three years of his marriage. Bound by his father's conditions of succession, Himangshu is compelled to marry Alaka, an aspiring actress. A year and half into the marriage, Harinath, the young palace librarian disappears without any trace. This mystery occasions the arrival of the sleuth Byomkesh and his author friend Ajit to Balwantpur. The visit though is under the pretext of an invitation for a hunting expedition. In course of their stay, they unfold many secrets invoving the residents of the palace and about the topography of Balwantpur. Byomkesh is particularly intrigued by the character of Kaligati, the royal physician. Byomkesh uncovers several clues which connect Kaligati with the disappearence of Harinath. The ensuing story revolves around his unveiling of Kaligati as a culprit behind the mystery of Balwantpur. Check out this page for more updates on Satyanweshi.