PATOL BABU

Film Star
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X-C
Made by:-AkhilJarodia

ABOUT THE
AUTHOR

ABOUT THE

AUTHOR
NAME
- SATYAJIT RAY.

BORN ON 2 MAY 1921.

BIRTHPLACE - CALCUTTA, BENGAL
PROVINCE, BRITISH INDIA.

DIED ON - 23 APRIL 1992 (AGED70)

DEATH PLACE - KOLKATA, WEST
BENGAL,INDIA

OCCUPATION

- FILM DIRECTOR, PRODUCER,

SCREENWRITER, WRITER, MUSIC DIRECTOR,

LYRICIST.
Source:-Wikipedia

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Satyajit Ray (1921-1992), an Indian filmmaker and among
the dozen or so great masters of world cinema, is known
for his humanistic approach to cinema. He made his films
in Bengali. Satyajit Ray received the honorary
Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement .Ray wrote
numerous short stories, articles, and novels in Bengali.
He made a significant contribution to children's literature
in Bengali. Most of his fiction was written for teen age
children. His detective stories and novels were
particularly popular with them . His stories are
unpretentious and entertaining .The subjects include:
adventure, detective stories, fantasy, science fiction and
even horror

he story begins

Introduction
Patol Babu, Film Star is the story of a
former versatile theatre artist who has to
struggle for a living doing various odd jobs.

He has all the qualities of a film star but is

not destined to be one . However he puts all
his heart and soul to enact a small stray role
that he is offered. Hence he proves his worth
as a genuine artist.

SUMMARY OF THE STORY

The story revolves around Patol
Babu, a very common man in his
fifties struggling for his living.
Patol Babu has a talent of acting and
was an amateur actor at a time.
But due to sudden retrenchments in
his office due to war costed him his
nine year old job. Till then he was
struggling to make a living.

SUMMARY OF THE STORY

The story begins with the visit of a neighbour of Patol

Babu named Nishikanto Ghosh. He tells Patol Babu that he
has recommended his name for a role in a movie to his
brother-in-law. He says Patol Babu to stay home so as to
meet his brother-in-law Naresh Dutt and talk about the
role.
Patol Babu hadnt expected such news at the starting of
the day. Acting in a movie was beyond his wildest
dreams. Although he had been a very good actor once
but acting in a movie was different thing.
Naresh Dutt turned up at half past twelve. After a short
talk Patol is finalized for the role and told to come on the
shooting the next day to a place other than the studio.
Naresh also tells him about his role and his required
costume.

SUMMARY OF THE STORY

Patol Babu reached the shooting sight at correct time. There

was a big crowd over there. Patol Babu realized after seeing
the preparations, that film making is a rather tough job. Patol
Babu, who was sweating because of his high collared warm
jacket, was welcomed by Naresh Dutt. He directed him to a
shade. But then Patol Babu realized that he still didnt had his
dialogues. He had to get them and learn them. How small will
he feel if he muffed in the presence of so many people!

SUMMARY OF THE STORY

Then Naresh Dutt came up with a
cup of tea for Patol Babu. When
Patol Babu asked for his lines, he
leaded him to a man named
Sosanko who gave him his
dialogues written on a paper. His
line was- oh
Patol Babu shocked at this. Were
the people wanted to make fun of
him in front of half of the city! A
sigh came out of the depths of his
hearts. But then he remembered his
mentor Gogon Pakrashis advise
that no matter how small the part
is, it should be acted with full
efforts. The memory of his guru
made Patol Babu bow his head in
obeisance.

SUMMARY OF THE STORY

And then he reconciled to his
dialogue. Oh,oh,oh,oh,oh-Patol
Babu began giving the exclamation a
different inflection each time he
uttered it.
And then he made an astonishing
discovery. The same exclamation,
when spoken in different ways
carried different shaded of meaning.
He realized that a true actor could
make a mark with this one single
syllable.
Then he went behind the shooting
sight and rehearsed for his role. He
putted down all his efforts in that
monosyllable word and came up with
full confidence. He was called off
after 30 minutes. He had a talk with
the director. The director told him to
apply a moustache. Then the
shooting began.

SUMMARY OF THE STORY

Patol Babu stood with a newspaper in hand.
Chanchal Kumar came, they collided and director
shouted cut. The scene was shooted
successfully. Barren Mullick, the director, praised
Patol Babu for his acting, and a total satisfaction
swept over Patol Babu.
He thought that what 15 or 20 rupees were when
measured against the intense satisfaction of a
small job done with perfection and dedication. He
went home without getting paid.

PERSONAL SATISFICATIO
IS MORE IMPORTANT
THAN FINANCIAL
REWARDS

Theme/Message
The story Patol Babu, Film star has not one but
several themes woven into the narrative, chief
among them being excellence in an versus material
or monetary gains.
Another theme that runs throughout the story is the
tradition of theatre versus film making. Patol Babu
represent the former and Baren Mullick and
company represent the latter. Film making gives
importance to a chosen few star actors only.
Extreme form of professionalism makes film making
quite mechanical&dehumanising.No wonder,good
artists with small roles feel out of place there

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