Private detective Rajesh Ji deals with the lawlessness of Kolkata wearing his shiny dancing shoes. The chubby and dance obsessed detective and his motley crew of helpers handle poisoning, adultery and the occasional killing in the crazy streets of the Indian city. By mixing dancing and hit songs with the harsh lives of the detective’s clients, this original documentary offers an entertaining yet poignant look at today’s India. We follow Rajesh Ji and his group of detectives on their road to an explosive dance competition and join their detective work among Kolkata’s population. The Bengali Detective tells a serious and funny story, but most of all it is a personal and upfront portrait of Rajesh Ji. red