Question

Dedication and hard work are essential for success. Explain how these qualities enable Patol Babu to perform his small role to perfection

Answer 1

It is absolutely true that dedication and hard work are essential for success. Satyajit Ray has beautifully described it through the character of Patol Babu. In spite of getting such an insignificant role, Patol Babu decided to do the role. He practiced very hard on his one-word dialogue.  He went to a secluded corner and started enunciating the syllable in various ways. Along with that he worked out how he would react physically when the collision took place--how his features would be twisted in pain, how he would fling out his arms, how his body would crouch to express pain and surprise--all these he performed in various ways in front of a large glass window.  And when the scene was shot, he gave a flawless performance. All the crew praised him. He himself felt pure satisfaction. This was an invaluable reward for him. 

Answer 2

Although he was angry at getting an insignificant role in the movie, Patol Babu recalled how his guru had told him that it was the duty of an artist to do complete justice to the role he was offered even if it was very trivial. This made him do a lot of rehearsals before his turn to perform. As a result, he could do the role given to him with perfection without any rehearsal. Patol Babu was happy about his success and ability to give a good performance that he left the place without collecting his remuneration.