It is true that Patol Babu tried every means of earning a livelihood but never succeeded. Inspite of all his struggles he could not improve his lot. He did have some period of relative peace and comfort. In Kanchrapara, he had a job in the railway factory. In 1934, he was offered higher pay in a clerical post with Hudson and Kimberley. He was even lucky to get a flat. In Kanchrapara, he was in great demand as a stage actor. He excelled as an amateur actor and people bought tickets only to see him. But in 1943, life took a turn for worse for Patol Babu. After 9 years of service, he was retrenched due to the war.
From 1943 onwards, life was a big challenge for Patol Babu. Actually, he had to struggle for a living. He opened a variety store but closed it after 5 years. He got a job in a Bengali firm because his boss behaved in a high-handed fashion. He was an insurance salesman for ten years. Of late, he was promised a job by one of his cousins in a small establishment.
Patol Babu was a bit of a dreamer. When at the age of 52, he was offered a very small role in a film, he was excited and hopeful. No doubt, he needed money badly, but this idealist could walk away home without receiving payment for his role. He was satisfied that he had done his small job with perfection and dedication.
