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Patol Babu, Film Star
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?
Patol Babu is considered to be a strange fellow by the film makers because he did not take the payment for playing his role in the movie. He had an ardent desire for acting. He gave his hundred per cent to the role and did the maximum innovation he could in his monosyllabic dialogue. He considered performing of his role with full devotion and dedication more important than just getting paid. This is why when he was praised by Baren Mullick, he felt he had accomplished his desire and left without waiting for his payment. This shows him as a passionate, disciplined, hard-working and meticulous man.
Some More Questions From Patol Babu, Film Star Chapter
'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?
Who was Mr. Pakrashi? How do his words help Patol Babu in enacting his role?
How do we know that Patol Babu was a meticulous man?
Why did Mr. Mullick turn Patol Babu's request for a rehearsal?
What were the special touches that Patol Babu gave to his role to make it more authentic?
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