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Jul 17, 2024

The Story of Banku Bihari

Introduction

  • This is the story of a simple man named 'Banku Babu' who is a primary school teacher.
  • The story primarily shows his mockery and later transformation.

Comparison with the Movie 'Koi Mil Gaya'

  • The story is compared to Hrithik Roshan's film 'Koi Mil Gaya'.
  • In the movie, a mentally weak child gains confidence with the help of an alien named Jadoo.

Banku Babu's Life

  • Banku Babu is a teacher of Geography and Bengali.
  • His students and friends constantly mock him, but he mostly remains calm.
  • His two main reasons: age and expectations of good students.
  • He also tells stories to children, showing that he is a good storyteller.

Difficulties with Friends

  • On weekends, he goes to the 'Adda' (hangout) with his friend Shripati Babu and other friends.
  • His friends always mock him.
  • Banku Babu never gets angry, only says 'Shame on you boys'.

Stories of Ghosts and Aliens

  • One day while discussing ghosts, Banku Babu says that he is not afraid of ghosts.
  • His friends plan a ghost prank to scare Banku Babu.

Arrival of Alien Ang

  • One night, Banku Babu sees a pink light coming from a spaceship.
  • An alien named Ang comes out of the spaceship and talks to him.
  • Ang instills confidence in Banku Babu and advises him to stand up against others.

Transformation of Banku Babu

  • After meeting the alien Ang, Banku Babu gains confidence.
  • The next day he goes to meet his friends at the Adda and confronts them.
  • Banku Babu responds to each of his friends for their bad behavior.
  • He challenges Shripati Babu, Chandi Babu, Nidhu Babu, Pacha Babu, and Bhairav.
  • In the end, Banku Babu returns home with confidence.

Moral

  • The story tells that as long as you endure injustice, people will continue to mock you.
  • It is necessary to stand up with confidence and respond.

Question

  • If you were in his place, who would you make a friend: Ang, who proved to be a true friend, or Shripati Babu?