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Chapter 4 Patol Babu, Film Star Summary

The story is about Patol Babu, a 52-year-old man who is offered a minor role as a pedestrian in a new film. He gets excited about the opportunity but is disappointed to learn his only role is to say the word "Oh!" as the film's lead actor runs into him. Patol Babu considers refusing the small role until he remembers advice from his mentor to make the most of any opportunity. He rehearses his single line extensively, adding different emotions. When the scene is filmed, everyone appreciates Patol Babu's acting despite the insignificance of the role.

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Chapter 4 Patol Babu, Film Star Summary

The story is about Patol Babu, a 52-year-old man who is offered a minor role as a pedestrian in a new film. He gets excited about the opportunity but is disappointed to learn his only role is to say the word "Oh!" as the film's lead actor runs into him. Patol Babu considers refusing the small role until he remembers advice from his mentor to make the most of any opportunity. He rehearses his single line extensively, adding different emotions. When the scene is filmed, everyone appreciates Patol Babu's acting despite the insignificance of the role.

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ENGLISH

CLASS VIII
CHAPTER-4
PATOL BABU, FILM STAR
SATYAJIT RAY

MAIN CHARACTERS

• Patol Babu- 52 year old man who got an offer to play the role of pedestrian in a film
• Nishkanto Gosh- Patol Baby's neighbour
• Naresh Dutt- Nishkanto Gosh's youngest brother-in-law
• Baren Mullik- Director of the film
• Chanchal Kumar- Lead actor of the film & superstar of his time
• Shoshanko- Writer of the script
• Jyoti- A young man who explained the scene to Patol Babu
• Gogon Pakrashi- Mentor of Patol Babu

SUMMARY

‘Patol Babu, Film Star’ by Satyajit Ray, is the story of Patol Babu, a 52 year old man who
got an offer to play an insignificant role of a pedestrian in a film. The protagonist of the
film was a super star, Chanchal Kumar, and Mr. Patol Babu was to act in a very minor
role as a pedestrian. Chanchal Kumar was to run into him, while rushing to his office.

Patol Babu got very excited about his role. However, when he reached the shooting scene
for enacting his role, he was disappointed to know the insignificance and shortness of his
scene. He had to just say the word ‘Oh!’ He wanted to get away from the scene. He did not
want to play such a small role.

Patol Babu remembered his mentor, Guru, Gogon Pakrashi’s words. He had told him
many years ago that he must never refuse any role, however small it might be. As an artist
his aim should always be to make the most of the opportunity, and squeeze the last drop of
meaning out of his lines. Remembering his Guru’s words, Patol Babu decided to give his
best to the small role offered to him. He rehearsed it many times, infusing different shades
of emotions into the word ‘oh’. At last the scene was shot, and everyone appreciated Patol
Babu’s acting. Finally, Patol Babu left the shooting scene without even receiving his
payment.

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