Konkona in Mira Nair's short Film ?

When the films like "Dus Kahaniyaan" and "Mumbai 10" comes across India , here is another anthology film which is the more international. There's a new anthology hitting screens this year called "8" It has bunch of interesting directors attached. There are the likes of Jane Campion, Gael Garcia Bernal, Mira Nair, Gus Van Sant, and Wim Wenders, plus Gaspar Noe, Abderrahmane Sissako, and Jan Kounen.

Recently states that Konkona Sen Sharma and Ranvir Shorey will tie in Mira Nair's short film for this project , titled "How Can It Be?" . This short film concentrates the subject of gender equality and Konkona will play the character named "Zeinab". So wait for coming news about this film and wait for Konkona more international film career. Look away Koko !

News Update !

I really miss my blog during my vaction time which is about two month. In my country , Myanmar, where the Internet connection is very poor and I am totally out of date about Konkona , even don't know she won her second Filmfare Award.

As far as I know , currently Konkona is exciting for her first Comedy Film "Sunglass" , having the big project "Luck by Chance" . Moerover Konkona will do the film "Bubblegum" by debutant director Anil Sharma ; where she paired with her Mr. and Mrs. Iyer c0-star Rahul Bose :which also stars Irrfan Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Rahul Khanna and Payal Rohatgi in lead roles.

Then, Konkona will play a Bengali writer and social activist in her film "The President is Coming ", which is based on Kunaal Roy Kapoor’s popular play by the same title.

Hopefully in future, we can expect to see her more on silvery screen in both Commmercial and
Serious roles aslo. Good Luck Koko !!

Konkona Sen Sharma does her first TV commercial

Konkona Sen Sharma will be seen in her first television commercial for Horlicks, formulated the drink especially for women and is available in two exciting flavors - chocolate and caramel. The drink contains no added sugar and is low in fat. This drink is recommended for women between 19 and 50 years of age .
Konkona said ,
"I am glad that my first TV commercial is for a product like Women's Horlicks, which is designed specially keeping in mind the daily nutritional need of a modern Indian woman. As a Bengali, Horlicks has been an integral part of my growing up years; therefore, I also have an emotional connect with the brand."

And this commercial will be aired soon on TVC.

Filmfare Awards Nominees List Comes Out

Wow, the nominations of 53rd Annual Filmfare Awards comes out just now . Here, is the full list nominations.

Konkona got two nomination in same category BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (FEMALE) - for her performances from "Life in a ... Metro" and "Laaga Chunari Mein Daag" . Konkona is the last year winner for the same category .

(Metro or LCMD ,which will give Konkon her second Filmfare Award?)

For me , I cannot consider who should win this award because all nominees are the best her own , Rani Mukherji , Shilpa Shukla and Tisca Chopra !! ( I made the poll for the nominees )

But as usual , I wish my Konkona win the award and having colorful future.

Good Luck Koko !!

Funny , Cute and Sensible screencaps from "Aaja Nachle"

"Aaja Nachle" is the Konkona second commercial song and dance film, where she play the local tomboy. From Media , she is said to be over confidence for playing unglamorous role beside the Beauty Queen "Madhuri Dixit" . Anyway Aaja Nachle is enjoyable film and I admire her work of versatility as an actress. Here is the some screen caps of her in Aaja Nachle . I planned to make another post on " Laila-Majnu" in my next post.

( OMG! , she has running nose)

(Konkona's tomboy looks)

(Over acting Anokhi)

(the Spirit of Anokhi)

(Love Birds)

(Oh My GOD ! Koko is dancing)

Konkona at Kunal Basu's "Japanese Wife" Book Launch

February 4 , 2008 , Konkona attended the event to launch Kunal Basu's book on Aparna Sen's forthcoming film The Japanese Wife with her mother and Ranvir Shorey at JW Marriott, Juhu, Mumbai .

As I mentioned , the Japanese wife is the Aparna Sen forthcoming film starring Rahul Bose and Raima Sen. This book is earlier launched at the Singapore Writers Festival and now released from Harper Collins. ( I looking for this book in Singapore , but still not avalible here) .

As usual, Konkona wore a long black full sleeve cotton jacket with blue wide leg jeans and open toe black sandals while her mother looked regal in a tassar silk saree and a brocade blouse.

"Is Pal Main Hoon" , Aaja Nachle (2007)

Sorry for my long absence !
Here is the loving song from "Aaja Nachle" featuring Konkon and Kunal , which also one of the songs from " Laila-Majnu" play. I really get a great moments for this film and especially dance sequences .

Konkona is very cute in the whole movie especially the last 30 minutes. Love her !

Here is the English Translation of the song -

is pal main hoon, ya tum bhi ho
(am i alone in this love filled moment, or is it you too)
ya dono ho ke bhi na hain
(or, are we both in this moment, yet lost in each other)
kyon ho kya ho, ho bhi ki naa ho
(are we really in this moment, if so, how and why)
ya kehna sun-na manaa hai
(or should silence overtake, the precious moments together)
.........

tumhe dekh ke yaad aayi, vahi bisri kahaani
(one gaze at you, reminds me of that eternal love story)
deewane ka kissa, ya phir ik deewani
(the story of that lovelorn young man, or perhaps a damsel)
dono sang sang rehte hardum
(accompanying each other each moment)
aisa ye, maine suna hai
(or so, i have heard, and it so reminds me of us both)
.........

I love this song for the beautiful lyrics, meaning and especially Konkona's cute looks !

Moreover , Konkona get the nomination in Stardust Award as Best Supporting Actress Award for both "Life in a ... Meto" and "Aaja Nachle" ! Wishing Konkona win this trophy.

Here , is the link for Filmfare Award polling form and vote for Konkona ! I myself voted her for "Life in a Metro" !.... Good Luck Koko!

News update !

Unfortunately , Konkona lost her Star Screen trophy again. But there are a few award functions left and I hope she will tie with in one of these.

I found an information at indiafm.com that Konkona will star in remake of Goutam Ghose's Paar : the original film starring Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah and both win National Awards respectively. Even without reliable sources , I hope this project will come out.
Meanwhile , I am seriously looking forward Aparna Sen's The Japanese Wife : unusual love story based on the novella by Kunal Basu . I haven't read any works of him but I am looking for this book , which will has been published soon. Even Konkona will not stars this film , I hope this will wonderful film like Aparna early works. And also I feel Raima Sen is awesome too.

Now , Omkara prequel ?

Last 2006 is the year of sequel and may 2008 be year of prequel ! Vishal Bhardwaj’s masterpiece Omkara was praised by critics and audience as also included the brilliant of all the star-casts including Konkona Sen.

Now producer Kumar Mangat states that they are in process of working on a prequel and they just hope things fall in place before it takes off. Wow , interesting na?

Currently the director Mr.Bhardwaj is now in Pune to work on a script, and that it maybe be the script for the prequel.

What will be in Omkara's prequel ? In my opinion, there is no space for Dolly and may be the love (relationship) between Indu and Langda . Hopefully this project takes out and Konkona will get the leading role instead of her supporting role in Omkara.

Konkona is noimnated at Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress for Metro

Wow ,
Now is the awards seasons for Bollywood and very firstly Star Screen Award nominees are announced .
This nominees list is just announced and Konkona is nominated at Best supporting actress category for "Life in a Metro" .
Other competitors are -

• Chak De! Girls - Chak De! India (nonsense what the single award represent the whole team)


• Tisca Chopra - Taare Zameen Par ( really nice performances as suffering mother)


• Konkona Sen Sharma - Life in A… Metro ( magnificent )


• Shefali Shah - Gandhi My Father ( outstanding performance )

I cannot consider who should win the award because most nominees are really perfect for their respected role and we just have to wait . Good bless Konkona and wish she win the trophy (Last year she lost this Screen Award to Kirron Kher)