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प्रश्न
What is the example of national integration that the author refers to?
उत्तर
The make-up division of the Gemini Studios was an example of national integration. According to the author, this is so because people from different reg ions and religious groups worked together in the same department The department was headed by a Bengali who was succeeded by a Maharashtrian. The other helpers included a Dharwar Kannadiga, an Andhra, a Madras Indian Christian, an AngloBurmese and the local Tamils.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Notice these words and expressions in the text.
Infer their meaning from the context.
1. blew over 2. was struck dumb
3. catapulted into 4. a coat of mail
5. played into their hands 6. the favourite haunt
7. heard a bell ringing
What does the writer mean by 'the fiery misery' of those subjected to make-up'?
What work did the 'office boy' do in the Gemini Studios? Why did he join the studios? Why was he disappointed?
Why did the author appear to be doing nothing at the studios?
Who was Subbu's principal?
Subbu is described as a many-sided genius. List four of his special abilities.
What made the lawyer stand out from the others at Gemini Studios?
Why was the Moral Rearmament Army welcomed at the Studios?
Name one example to show that Gemini Studios was influenced by the plays staged by MRA.
Who was the Boss of Gemini Studios?
What caused the lack of communication between the Englishman and the people at Gemini Studios?
Why is the Englishman's visit referred to as unexplained mystery?
How did the author discover who the English visitor to the studios was?
The author has used gentle humour to point out human foibles. Pick out instances of this to show how this serves to make the piece interesting.
Why was Kothamangalam Subbu considered No. 2 in Gemini Studios?
How does the author describe the incongruity of an English poet addressing the audience at Gemini Studios?
Discuss in small group taking off from points in the text.
Film-production today has come a long way from the early days of the Gemini Studios.
Discuss in small group taking off from points in the text.
Poetry and films.
Discuss in small group taking off from points in the text.
Humour and criticism.
Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.
What does the story of Subbu's success in the film industry reveal about the importance of loyalty, creativity, and versatility in this field?
