Textbook Solutions: Patol Babu, Film Star | English (Voice Book) Class 8 PDF Download

A. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 

1.
Ans: (a)

2.
Ans: (c)

3.
Ans: (b)

B. Answer these questions in brief. 

1.
Ans: Nishkanto visited Patol Babu to inform him about an opportunity to act in a scene for a film.

2.
Ans: It is not surprising that Patol Babu mixed up his wife's orders at the market because he was absent-minded and preoccupied with his upcoming acting opportunity.

3.
Ans: In 1943, Patol Babu lost his job in the railway factory due to cutbacks caused by the war.

4.
Ans: The shooting was going to take place outside Faraday House, a seven-storey office building near the crossing of Bentinck Street and Mission Row.

5.
Ans: Patol Babu was expected to act out the role of an absent-minded, short-tempered pedestrian.

6.

Ans: Patol Babu threw away the paper on which his dialogue was written because it only had a single word, "Oh!", and he found it disappointing.

7.

Ans: Patol Babu finally uttered "Oh!" with a mix of satisfaction, relief, and happiness, realizing that he had performed well.

8.
Ans: It is not mentioned in the given text how many people praised Patol Babu.

9.
Ans: Patol Babu did not value the money he received for the role because the satisfaction and pride he felt from performing well were more important to him.

C. Answer these questions with reference to the context. 

1.

(a).
Ans: The speaker is Nishikanto Babu.

(b).
Ans: The purpose of his coming is to inform Patol Babu about the opportunity to act in a film scene.

(c).
Ans: The place referred to as "here" is Patol Babu's house.

2.

(a).
Ans: The speaker is Shoshanko.

(b).
Ans: He is talking to Patol Babu.

(c).
Ans: He considers Patol Babu the "luckiest of actors" because he has been given a speaking part in a Baren Mullick film.

3.
(a).
Ans: The stirring of the memory happens when Patol Babu is waiting at Faraday House before his scene.

(b).
Ans: The memory is about the advice given to Patol Babu by his mentor, Mr. Pakrashi, regarding accepting any role and making the most of the opportunity.

(c).
Ans: The stirring of this memory reminds Patol Babu of the importance of his role, regardless of how small it may seem, and motivates him to give his best performance.

D. Answer these questions. 

1.
Ans: Patol Babu got a role to act after a long gap of several years through a referral from his neighbor Nishikanto Babu. Nishikanto's brother-in-law, Naresh Dutt, who is in the film business, was looking for an actor and Nishikanto recommended Patol Babu for the role.

2.
Ans: When Patol Babu was a young man, he had a passion for acting and was in high demand for amateur theatricals. His name appeared in handbills, and people would buy tickets specifically to see him perform.

3.
Ans: Patol Babu stopped acting when he lost his job in the railway factory due to a cutback caused by the war in 1943. Since then, he struggled to make a living and acting became a distant memory for him.

4.
Ans: Patol Babu was nervous on arriving at Faraday House because it had been a long time since he last acted, and he was uncertain about the details of the role he was offered.

5.
Ans: When given his dialogue, Patol Babu initially felt disappointed and thought the part was insignificant since it consisted of only one word, "Oh!" But later, he discovered the potential for expressing different shades of meaning through the delivery of that single syllable.

6.
Ans: The scene in which Patol Babu had to act involved a collision with the character Chanchal Kumar, an absent-minded pedestrian. Patol Babu's character gets hurt and says "Oh!" while Chanchal Kumar ignores him and goes into the office.

7.
Ans: Patol Babu's mentor, Mr. Pakrashi, advised him to never consider any part beneath his dignity and to make the most of every opportunity, as the success of a play depends on the combined effort of many.

8.
Ans: Patol Babu discovered that by speaking the same exclamation, "Oh!" in different ways, he could convey different shades of meaning. He realized the importance of delivering dialogues effectively and making an impact as an actor.

9.
Ans: Narsh Dutt thought that Patol Babu was a strange fellow because Patol Babu threw away the dialogue paper given to him, indicating that he didn't understand the significance of his role and the opportunity he had been given.

10.
Ans: The story sends a message to all actors about the importance of embracing every opportunity, regardless of how small it may seem, and giving their best in order to make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of a production.

11.
Ans: Journal entries for Patol Babu:
(a) On the day he got the role:
"June 28, 2023
Today, something extraordinary happened! Nishikanto Babu came to my house early in the morning and informed me about an offer to act in a film. Can you believe it? Acting, after all these years! I'm filled with excitement and curiosity. I can't wait to meet Naresh Dutt and discuss the details. This unexpected opportunity has brought back a flood of memories and emotions. I hope I can still do justice to a role. Wish me luck!"
(b) On the day he plays the role:
"June 29, 2023
Today was the day of my comeback. I arrived at Faraday House on time and felt a mix of nerves and anticipation. Meeting Naresh Dutt and receiving my lines heightened my anxiety. However, a faint memory of Mr. Pakrashi's advice resurfaced, reminding me of the significance of every role. I discovered the power of delivering a single word, 'Oh,' in various ways. Despite initial doubts, I gave it my all during the scene, and to my surprise, I received praise from Baren Mullick himself! The feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment is indescribable. Acting, my true passion, is alive within me once again."