Short & Long Questions: Patol Babu Film Star | Short & Long Answer Questions for Class 10 PDF Download

Short Answer Type
Q1: Who was Naresh Dutt?
Ans: Naresh Dutt worked in the film business, he was the youngest brother-in-law of Nishikanto Ghosh, who was Patol Babu’s neighbour.

Q2: While buying vegetables at the market, Patol Babu mixed up the order. What does this tell you about his state of mind? Why did this happen?
Ans: It shows that Patol Babu was very excited at the prospect of getting an opportunity to work in a film. In fact at one time, he used to perform on the stage in his neighbourhood and had been quite good at it.

Q3: Do you think Patol Babu was happy with his career? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans: No, because Patol Babu had changed his jobs and career choices a number of times and really struggled to make a living without managing to improve his lot.

Q4: Did Patol Babu miss his acting days? Give reasons for your answers.
Ans: Yes, he did. Patol Babu could still remember lines from some of the roles he had played in the past.

Q5: Why had Patol Babu given up hope at half past twelve?
Ans: Patol Babu had given up hope because he had been told that Naresh Dutt, the man who was to offer him a role in the movie would be coming at 10:30 a.m.

Q6: What instructions does Naresh Dutt give Patol Babu on their first meeting?
Ans: Naresh Dutt told him to report for shooting the next morning at 8:30 a.m. He also told him that the shooting would take place out of doors, outside the front entrance of a seven-storey office building called Faraday House.

Q7: What was the role that was offered to Patol Babu?
Ans: Patol Babu was to enact the role of an absent-minded, short-tempered pedestrian.

Q8: Why was Patol Babu asked to wear a woollen jacket?
Ans: Patol Babu was asked to do so because the story was supposed to take place in winter.

Q9: How did Patol Babu’s wife react to the news?
Ans: Patol Babu’s wife was sceptical and asked him not to count his chickens before they hatched.

Q10: Why did Patol Babu feel humiliated when he reported for the shoot?
Ans: When Patol Babu saw the single word written on the paper as a dialogue, he felt that the people were pulling his leg and everything was a hoax.

Long Answer Type
Q1: Describe the character of Patol Babu.
Ans: Patol Babu was a very punctual man. He was unassuming and modest and was very thrilled at learning of the opportunity in acting. He had been a talented actor in the past and people had bought tickets to see him act. He is also practical and decides to make the most of a tiny film role and practises hard. He is diligent and hard working. He is a creative person and does not wait to be paid because of the creative satisfaction that he derived from enacting the small scene.

Q2: Write a letter from Patol Babu to Nishikanto Ghosh describing his satisfaction with the role.
Ans: 15 May xxxx
Dear Nishikanto,
I would like to express my gratitude for recommending me to Naresh Dutt for the role. It was an opportunity of a lifetime for me as it revived memories of my youth. Now life is full of struggle and so there is no time to indulge in my passion for acting. Though the role had been small and the dialogue consisted of only one word, it was a very satisfying moment for me. After several years I felt deep contentment and joy. I hope more such opportunities come my way.
Regards
Patol

Q3: Write Baren Mullick’s diary for the day of the shooting.
Ans:
15 May xxxx
It was a good day as the shooting took place as per schedule. The scene required the hero to enter his office in a preoccupied state due to an incident of embezzlement in office. He bumps against a pedestrian. Incidentally the man who played the role was a surprise as he gave just the right expression. His moustache added to the overall effect. He seemed ordinary and I had doubts when I first saw him. But what a surprise package he turned out to be! His suggestion of using a newspaper added to the role. May be we could give him a bigger role in the next film.

Q4: Write a letter from Naresh Dutt to Patol Babu sending him the money he had earned.
Ans:
15 May xxxx
Dear Patol Babu,
Thank you for your performance today. It was excellent. The director and other members of production team were very happy with the shot. You gave just the right expression and looked the part with the jacket and moustache. The idea of using a newspaper was brilliant. But, why did you leave without taking the money? I am sending you a cheque with the letter.
Regards
Naresh Dutt

Q5: A film critic reviews the movie once it finally releases. Write a review, noticing the impact of Patol Babu’s scene.
Ans: The new film by Baren Mullick is an unusual story about the struggle of an ordinary man. There is embezzlement at work, but he faces the difficulties with fortitude. The film is a testimony of great direction. The director has an eye for detail. The characters are appropriately represented and the actors.are well chosen. In fact mention must be made of the character of a pedestrian. He is an old man wearing a jacket who collides with the hero. Although, the scene lasted for a few seconds, that man managed to leave a lasting impression.

Q6: As Gogon Pakrashi, write a letter to Patol Babu congratulating him on his performance.
Ans:
21 May xxxx Dear Patol,
I heard of your movie debut. Well done! I always knew you would join films someday. It would be a happy moment to see your name on billboards. You had a significant impact in spite of the tiny role. Your expression after the collision was marvellous. Did you get any new offers? Please do take acting seriously.
Such talent should not be wasted. Let us meet soon.
Regards
Gogon Pakrashi

Q7: What is the theme of the story?
Ans: The story is about Patol Babu’s passion for acting. For him the satisfaction derived from a good performance is enough. He had acted for his passion not for money. At one time Patol Babu had acted in the Jatras and been a favourite with the public. He hankered after a career in % films. One day, however, an opportunity to act in a film does come Patol Babu’s way.
The role that he is offered is of an ‘angry pedestrian’ who runs into the hurrying lead actor on a busy road and exclaims “Oh!” Initially, he is rather disappointed, but then he remembers the advice of his mentor that no role, no dialogue is too small for a real actor and one must perform the role whole-heartedly and to the best of ability. He rehearses the single word with different inflections to show pain, sorrow, joy, surprise, agony etc. Having performed his role he feels pride in his performance and comes home, a contented man, even without bothering to wait for his payment.