After Patol Babu returns home he recounts his experience in front of the camera to his wife. In pairs write out the exchange in the form of a dialogue and enact it before the class. You may start like this….

Patol Babu's wife: So what happened at the shooting today? Did you get to do your role?

Patol Babu: Oh, Yes, I had the time of my life____________

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Note: This question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding, experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own. However, one sample solution has been provided for your reference.

Patol Babu’s wife: So what happened at shooting today? Did you get to do your role?

Patol Babu: Oh, yes, I had the time of my life. Did you know that filmmaking is very different from stage production?

Patol Babu’s wife: Oh really? Who was the director of the film?

Patol Babu: Baren Mullick. He has three hits in a row!

Patol Babu’s wife: So what was your role in the film?

Patol Babu: Well….well… it was a very short role… but everybody loved my performance. Do you know there are cameras focused at every angle? You get a chance to rehearse your part. It is very different from stage.

Patol Babu’s wife: So how many lines did you get to speak?

Patol Babu: Well… I forgot to tell you my role was with the hero of the film—Chanchal Kumar.

Patol Babu’s wife: But you are not telling me anything about your role.

Patol Babu: I will…I will…but first give me something to eat. I am really hungry. I will take you to show this film when it is released. I promise. Come let’s eat something.

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Answer the following questions briefly

(a) What was the news that Nishikanto Ghosh gave Patol Babu?

(b) How did Patol Babu react? Why?

(d) How does Patol Babu reconcile to the dialogue given to him?

(e) Who was Mr. Pakrashi? How do his words help Patol Babu in enacting his role?

(f) How do we know that Patol Babu was a meticulous man?

(g) Why did Mr. Mullick turn down Patol Babu's request for a rehearsal?

(h) What were the special touches that Patol Babu gave to his role to make it more authentic?

Discuss the following questions in detail and write the answers in your notebooks:

(a) 'I hope the part calls for some dialogue?' Who says this? Why does he /she ask this question?

(b) 'Were these people pulling his legs? Was the whole thing a gigantic hoax?

A meek, harmless man like him, and they had to drag him into the middle of the city to make a laughing stock out of him. How could anyone be so cruel?' Why does

Patol Babu have these thoughts?

(d) Do you agree with the statement that Patol Babu is a practical man who comes to terms with whatever life has to offer? Give reasons for your answer.

(e) Why does Patol Babu walk away before he can be paid for his role? What does this reveal about his character?

(f) Do you think making a movie is an easy job? Discuss with reference to the story

Who was Mr. Pakrashi? How do his words help Patol Babu in enacting his role?

Lots of things must have happened in the village when Rip was away. Imagine you are the neighbour who greets Rip after 20 years. One student should act as Rip. Tell Rip about all that had happened in the village after he left.

(Talk about what happened to his family, to his friends, to the other villagers, to the children he played with, the changes in the village… etc. Your teacher will guide you.)

You may start this way: Guess what happened on the day you left. When you didn't come home in the evening, your wife…

(a) The postmaster believes that he saw Ali. What do you think?

Discuss with your partner and present your views in front of the class.

(b) The postmaster was anxiously waiting for his ailing daughter's news. On not getting any news he visits his daughter's town. Now construct a dialogue between the postmaster and his daughter and enact it.

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