Inspector Ghote
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Inspector Ganesh V. Ghote is a fictional police officer
who is the main character in H. R. F. Keating
's detective novels. Ghote is an inspector
in the police force of Bombay (now Mumbai), India
.
Ghote first appeared in the novel The Perfect Murder
(1964), in which his investigation of the apparent murder of the Parsi, Mr Perfect, was assisted informally by the Swedish
UNESCO
analyst Axel Svensson. The novel, which Keating wrote without ever having been to India, won a Crime Writers' Association
Gold Dagger
Award and was adapted into a film in 1988 by Merchant Ivory.
H. R. F. Keating
intended Ghote's final appearance to be in the novel Breaking and Entering (2000), in which he was reunited with Axel Svensson as he investigated a series of cat burglaries that ultimately enabled him to solve the high profile murder that was occupying the rest of his colleagues. Since that time, however, Keating has written Inspector Ghote's First Case (2008) and A Small Case For Inspector Ghote? (2009).
Ghote's father appears in the novel The Murder of the Maharajah (1980). Ghote is married; his wife, Protima, is a beautiful, spirited, and argumentative, though loving, Bengali. They have a son, Ved, invariably referred to in the earlier novels as "little Ved". In most novels, Ghote finds that he has to spend almost as much time fighting the Indian criminal justice system bureaucracy as he does in fighting criminals. He also tends to get little respect from the often rich and powerful people he must investigate in connection with his work, though in the end he typically wins the day through sheer doggedness. In these characteristics, he has been compared to the American fictional detective Columbo.
Ganesh Ghote's character has appeared in a movies and serials. The noted actor Naseeruddin Shah
played the role of Ghote in The Perfect Murder
.
Police
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who is the main character in H. R. F. Keating
H. R. F. Keating
Henry Reymond Fitzwalter "Harry" Keating was an English crime fiction writer most notable for his series of novels featuring Inspector Ghote of the Bombay CID.-Life:...
's detective novels. Ghote is an inspector
Inspector
Inspector is both a police rank and an administrative position, both used in a number of contexts. However, it is not an equivalent rank in each police force.- Australia :...
in the police force of Bombay (now Mumbai), India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Ghote first appeared in the novel The Perfect Murder
The Perfect Murder
The Perfect Murder is a 1988 English language Indian film directed by Zafar Hai and produced by Merchant-Ivory. The film is based on the 1964 novel The Perfect Murder by British crime fiction writer HRF Keating and stars Naseeruddin Shah as Inspector Ghote, the leading character in Keating's novels...
(1964), in which his investigation of the apparent murder of the Parsi, Mr Perfect, was assisted informally by the Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
analyst Axel Svensson. The novel, which Keating wrote without ever having been to India, won a Crime Writers' Association
Crime Writers' Association
The Crime Writers Association is a writers' association in the United Kingdom. Founded by John Creasey in 1953, it is currently chaired by Peter James and claims 450+ members....
Gold Dagger
Gold Dagger
The Gold Dagger Award was an award given annually by the Crime Writers' Association for the best crime novel of the year.For its first five years, the organization's top honor was known as the Crossed Red Herring Award....
Award and was adapted into a film in 1988 by Merchant Ivory.
H. R. F. Keating
H. R. F. Keating
Henry Reymond Fitzwalter "Harry" Keating was an English crime fiction writer most notable for his series of novels featuring Inspector Ghote of the Bombay CID.-Life:...
intended Ghote's final appearance to be in the novel Breaking and Entering (2000), in which he was reunited with Axel Svensson as he investigated a series of cat burglaries that ultimately enabled him to solve the high profile murder that was occupying the rest of his colleagues. Since that time, however, Keating has written Inspector Ghote's First Case (2008) and A Small Case For Inspector Ghote? (2009).
Ghote's father appears in the novel The Murder of the Maharajah (1980). Ghote is married; his wife, Protima, is a beautiful, spirited, and argumentative, though loving, Bengali. They have a son, Ved, invariably referred to in the earlier novels as "little Ved". In most novels, Ghote finds that he has to spend almost as much time fighting the Indian criminal justice system bureaucracy as he does in fighting criminals. He also tends to get little respect from the often rich and powerful people he must investigate in connection with his work, though in the end he typically wins the day through sheer doggedness. In these characteristics, he has been compared to the American fictional detective Columbo.
Ganesh Ghote's character has appeared in a movies and serials. The noted actor Naseeruddin Shah
Naseeruddin Shah
Naseeruddin Shah is an Indian / Bollywood film actor and director. He is considered to be one of the finest actors of Indian cinema. In 2003, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions towards Indian cinema.-Early life:...
played the role of Ghote in The Perfect Murder
The Perfect Murder
The Perfect Murder is a 1988 English language Indian film directed by Zafar Hai and produced by Merchant-Ivory. The film is based on the 1964 novel The Perfect Murder by British crime fiction writer HRF Keating and stars Naseeruddin Shah as Inspector Ghote, the leading character in Keating's novels...
.
List of books
- The Perfect MurderThe Perfect MurderThe Perfect Murder is a 1988 English language Indian film directed by Zafar Hai and produced by Merchant-Ivory. The film is based on the 1964 novel The Perfect Murder by British crime fiction writer HRF Keating and stars Naseeruddin Shah as Inspector Ghote, the leading character in Keating's novels...
(1964) - Inspector Ghote's Good CrusadeInspector Ghote's Good CrusadeInspector Ghote's Good Crusade is a crime novel by H. R. F. Keating. It is the second book in the Inspector Ghote series.-Plot introduction:...
(1966) - Inspector Ghote Caught in Meshes (1967)
- Inspector Ghote Hunts the PeacockInspector Ghote Hunts the Peacock-Plot introduction:An injury to Inspector Ghote's commanding officer prevents him from attending an international police conference on drug smuggling that is to be held in London...
(1968) - Inspector Ghote Plays a JokerInspector Ghote Plays a JokerInspector Ghote Plays A Joker is a crime novel by H. R. F. Keating. It is the fifth novel in the Inspector Ghote series.-Plot introduction:...
(1969) - Inspector Ghote Breaks an Egg (1970)
- Inspector Ghote Goes By TrainInspector Ghote Goes by Train (novel)Inspector Ghote Goes By Train is a crime novel by H. R. F. Keating. It is the seventh novel in the Inspector Ghote series.-Plot introduction:...
(1971) - Inspector Ghote Trusts the Heart (1972)
- Bats Fly Up for Inspector Ghote (1974)
- Filmi, Filmi, Inspector Ghote (1976)
- Inspector Ghote Draws a Line (1979)
- Go West Inspector Ghote (1981)
- The Sheriff of Bombay (1984)
- Under a Monsoon CloudUnder a Monsoon CloudUnder A Monsoon Cloud is a crime novel by H. R. F. Keating. It is the fifteenth book in the Inspector Ghote series.-Plot introduction:Inspector Ghote is assigned to Vigatpour hill station, which is due for inspection by Additional Deputy Inspector General "Tiger" Kelkar...
(1986) - The Body in the Billiard Room (1987)
- Dead on Time (1988)
- The Iciest SinThe Iciest SinThe Iciest Sin is a crime novel by H. R. F. Keating. It is the eighteenth novel in the Inspector Ghote series but the nineteenth book to be published as an anthology of short stories was released the year before.-Plot introduction:...
(1990) - Inspector Ghote, His Life and Crimes (1989); short story collection
- Cheating Death (1992)
- Doing Wrong (1993)
- Asking QuestionsAsking QuestionsAsking Questions is a crime novel by H. R. F. Keating. It is the twentieth novel in the Inspector Ghote series and the twenty-second book, due to the publication of two short story collections.-Plot introduction:...
(1996) - Bribery, Corruption Also (1999)
- Breaking and EnteringBreaking and Entering (novel)Breaking and Entering is a crime novel by H.R.F. Keating. It is the twenty-fourth novel in the Inspector Ghote series.-Plot introduction:...
(2000) - Inspector Ghote's First CaseInspector Ghote's First CaseInspector Ghote's First Case is a crime novel by H. R. F. Keating.-Plot introduction:Inspector Ghote has just been promoted to inspector and is on leave before taking up his post in Bombay Criminal Investigation Department. This he hopes will allow him to spend time with his heavily pregnant wife,...
(2008) - A Small Case for Inspector Ghote? (2009)