Child actor Aarush Dey essays the role of young Byomkesh, a curious and observant boy, in the trailer of Horlicks Chhoto Byomkesh, released by Hoichoi on Tuesday.
The one-minute-57-second-long video follows young Byomkesh as he uncovers mysteries in mundane incidents, noticing details that others overlook. From missing lunchboxes to strange sounds in the classroom, nothing escapes his attention. His journey as a truth-seeker is really put to test when an actual crime takes place during Durga Puja.
Horlicks Chhoto Byomkesh features Priyanka Sarkar as Byomkesh’s mother Sulochona, Padmanabha Dasgupta as his father Sayandeep. Riddhiman Banerjee plays Byomkesh’s friend Ajit. Suprabhat Das takes on the role of Rathin Sir, Byomkesh’s teacher.
Set to premiere on Hoichoi on September 24, the series is billed as the first portrayal of the eminent fictional detective’s childhood.
“Byomkesh has been a beloved character for Bengalis across all ages. We’re really excited to bring a fresh, reimagined version of this iconic detective to our audience,” said Mr Vishnu Mohta, Hoichoi co-founder, in a statement.
“Byomkesh is a cultural icon in West Bengal and we celebrate that legacy through this engaging initiative,” said Rajneet Kohli, Executive Director, Foods, Hindustan Unilever Limited, in a statement.
