Question

Character sketch of Patol babu

Answer 1

Patol Babu had an artist’s mind and heart. He was very emotional and the moment he realised that he was supposed to utter just one syllable ‘Oh!’ he was diappointed.He was self Concern and had a great sense of responsibility.He did his work with dedication and perfection eventhough it was short or of little importance

Answer 2

                  Character Sketch of Patol Babu

‘Patol Babu, Film Star’ by Satyajit Ray, is the story of an unassuming, humble, and modest man. He is a 52 year old man who gets an offer to play an insignificant role of a pedestrian in a film. He gets really very

excited about his role. However, when he reaches the shooting scene for

enacting his role, he is disappointed to know the insignificance and shortness

of his scene. He is assigned the role of a pedestrian who is to bump into the

hero and just exclaim the word ‘Oh!’ He wants to get away from the scene. He

does not want to play such a small role.

However, he is a passionate actor who reveres acting and stage. He remembers 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 resolves to give his best to the small role offered to him. He rehearses it many times, infusing different shades of emotions into the word ‘oh’. This shows he is very meticulous.  At last the scene is shot, and everyone appreciates his acting. Finally, he leaves the shooting scene modestly, without even receiving his payment.