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Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
1943 Calcutta... a war... a mystery... and a detective...
2015·2h 19m·★ 6.8
Hindi original
Byomkesh, fresh out of college, agrees to investigate the disappearance of Bhuvan, a chemist. Assisted by Bhuvan's son Ajit, Byomkesh links the case to a larger conspiracy that will unsettle Calcutta.
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Does this fit your night?
A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.
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Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.
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Longer watch · 2h 19m
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