Patol Babu C.W
Patol Babu C.W
The story ‘Patol Babu, Film star’ depicts the dreams and aspirations of small time
actors and the apathy of film people for whom making films is a business. The
story revolves around Patol Babu, a very common man in his fifties struggling for
his living. In his early days he was an acclaimed stage actor. Now, after twenty
years, he, once again gets a chance to show his acting skills in a film.
The story brings us to the realization that personal satisfaction is more important
than financial rewards. Patol Babu comes to understand that personal satisfaction
could not be measured and weighed by money. He acted in the film out of
passion he felt toward the job more than because of the money he would make
from the job. The writer, Satyajit Ray has highlighted the idea that one does a job
because he is interested in it rather than getting rewarded for it. The story
appeals as much to our intellect as it does to our heart, just like Satyajit Ray’s
films did.
Q1. Even at the age of 52, Patol Babu cherished dreams. What were his dream?
Q3. Why was Patol Babu very curious to know about his role in the movie?
Q5. What made Patol Babu go away without taking his payment?
Q2. Inspite of his initial disappointment , Patol Babu came to terms with what was
offered to him and finally achieved satisfaction and happiness. Write an article for
your school magzine entitled,’Take challenges in your stride.’
Q3.At the end ,it was not money which would have given as much happiness as
the happiness he got from playing his role well.Motivated by his story , write a
paragraph highlighting the value of putting in one’s best in everything one does,
be it at work, home or play, because the quality of one’s work is a measure of the
quality of the person