“Cut! .... Shot OK”, shouted the director. The funny face of the comedian suddenly wore a worried look. He said to the director, “sir,... .” The director did not allow him to say any thing. He said, ‘Yes, you can go.... .’ Where should he go? The comedian really did not understand what the director had meant. He could not make out what he said. As per the original plans, the comedian had to attend the schedule for 15 more days continuously. This put the comedian in soup as his wife was seriously ill. He was referring to the break he needed to visit his wife and maybe the director was referring to the sets. Perhaps both of them were talking to cross purposes. He had always been loyal to the firm that brought him into the limelight.But he could not help his wife. He was in a tight corner then. Yes! He had to face difficulties, yet he had to make people laugh. This was the paradox of his life. Wasn't it a 'tragedy in comedy'?

1. What was the programme about?
a) Ray b) Jewels of India c) film-making

2. Which film inspired Ray?
a) Agantuk b)Bicycle Thieves c) Shantiniketan

3. The highest civilian award Ray received was
a) Oscar Award b) Bharath Ratna c) Padma Vibhushan

Make a short speech of 2-3 minutes about the film you have seen recently. You should include the following points in your speech.

What the film was.

Why you liked it so much (You can talk about the direction, actors, costumes, music, songs, etc.)

You can make notes on a sheet of paper and look at it as you speak.