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Patol Babu, Film Star
Patol Babu always remembered the words of his mentor that one has to accept whatever is offered and make the best of any opportunity. Write a letter to a friend telling him about the value of hard work and the art of putting in your best. Write the answer in 120–150 words.
234, Shanti Nivas
Gokhale Road
Thane
Dear Sujata,
It’s been ages since I’ve heard from you. Yesterday, I read a story that prompted me to write this letter to you. The story was, ‘Patol Babu, Film Star’ written by Satyajit Ray. While reading it, I realised that we would have enjoyed discussing it.
In the story, Patol Babu, the protagonist is a stage actor who gets to speak a single word in a film. Seeing him disappointed, his mentor advises him that there is no humiliation in playing a minor role. You must always perform your best irrespective of the significance of the role.
It struck a chord in my heart; it meant that no opportunity is worth turning away from no matter how insignificant it may seem. I have always advised you about the same virtue. Remember how I reprimanded you about turning down the seat at VJTI? I hope that you learnt something significant through that episode. Remember, opportunities don’t always come knocking on our doors. Be sure to make the most of your life. What are your thoughts? Do write to me.
Yours truly,
Akshaya
Some More Questions From Patol Babu, Film Star Chapter
Read the following extract and answer the questions by choosing from the alternatives given below.
‘Come in, come in, sir!’ Patol Babu dragged the young man in and pushed the broken-armed chair towards him.
(a) Patol Babu was ___________
(i) a well-known film star
(ii) a rich businessman who ran a variety store
(iii) a successful stage actor
(iv) None of the above
(b) Who was the young man invited in by Patol Babu?
(i) Nishikanto Babu
(ii) Naresh Dutt
(iii) Mr. Pakrashi
(iv) Baren Mullick
(c) Why was Patol Babu excited on seeing the visitor?
(i) The visitor was his mentor.
(ii) He had offered him a role in a film.
(iii) He was his brother-in-law.
(iv) He was a famous director.
‘Come in, come in, sir!’ Patol Babu dragged the young man in and pushed the broken-armed chair towards him.
(i) a well-known film star
(ii) a rich businessman who ran a variety store
(iii) a successful stage actor
(iv) None of the above
(i) Nishikanto Babu
(ii) Naresh Dutt
(iii) Mr. Pakrashi
(iv) Baren Mullick
(c) Why was Patol Babu excited on seeing the visitor?
(i) The visitor was his mentor.
(ii) He had offered him a role in a film.
(iii) He was his brother-in-law.
(iv) He was a famous director.
Read the following extract and answer the questions by choosing from the alternatives given below.
The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew,
The furrow followed free;
We were the first that ever burst
Into that silent sea.
(a) How did the mariners enter the silent sea?
(i) A storm drove them there.
(ii) The breeze stopped blowing and the sails dropped.
(iii) The Albatross took them there.
(iv) The helmsman steered the ship.
(b) Name the poem and the poet.
(i) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by P. B. Shelley
(ii) The Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge
(iii) The Mariner and the Albatross by D. H. Lawrence
(iv) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge
(c) Which poetic device is used in the above lines?
(i) Metaphor
(ii) Alliteration
(iii) Simile
(iv) Personification
The furrow followed free;
We were the first that ever burst
Into that silent sea.
(i) A storm drove them there.
(ii) The breeze stopped blowing and the sails dropped.
(iii) The Albatross took them there.
(iv) The helmsman steered the ship.
(i) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by P. B. Shelley
(ii) The Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge
(iii) The Mariner and the Albatross by D. H. Lawrence
(iv) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge
(i) Metaphor
(ii) Alliteration
(iii) Simile
(iv) Personification
What did Sosanko mean when he said that Patol Babu was lucky?
Answer the following in about 120 words:
“That’s odd − the man hadn’t been paid yet. What a strange fellow!” What traits of Patol Babu make him a strange fellow?
“That’s odd − the man hadn’t been paid yet. What a strange fellow!” What traits of Patol Babu make him a strange fellow?
'Oh, oh, oh; oh, oh ...' Patol Babu began giving the exclamation a different inflection
each time he uttered it: After doing it a number of times he made an astonishing
discovery.
(a) Why did Patol Babu repeat the word, `oh' over and over again '?
(b) What 'astonishing discovery' did he make?
(c) What does the word, 'uttered' mean?
each time he uttered it: After doing it a number of times he made an astonishing
discovery.
(a) Why did Patol Babu repeat the word, `oh' over and over again '?
(b) What 'astonishing discovery' did he make?
(c) What does the word, 'uttered' mean?
Who was Mr. Pakrashi and how did he instil the value of being true to one's work in
Patol Babu?
Patol Babu?
What was the news that Nishikanto Ghosh gave Patol Babu?
How did Patol Babu react? Why?
Why had Patol Babu lost his first job in Calcutta?
How does Patol Babu reconcile to the dialogue given to him?
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