Pressure to be Skinny !

It would be safe to say Konkona SenSharma's talent is possibly the best thing since hot coffee on a rainy night and it's clear no one can have enough. But is there a certain kind of pressure to be skinny since she stepped into the shoes of typical Hindi film heroine?

She is currently working in Karan Johar's next "Wake up Sid" and his decision to star Konkona as the leading lady is surprised by many. Karan Johar loves to present his leading ladies as glamor dolls although this movie revolves around a good looking guy (Ranbir) who falls for an older, simple woman (Konkona). So, Karan lived up to his vision by not just hiring fashion designer Manish Malhotra to give Konkona a new look, but he also made her lose weight for the role.

But in few months old article, the creators of "Wake up Sid" didn't satisfied with their heroine looks and they politely requested her to re-shoot some scenes, but Konkona refused to re-shoot them. She proudly declares that they will get her just the way she is. I am, personally, glad that she stood her own ground.

But in Time of India article, after all the shooting is finished, Konkona went back to her original weight and a day’s patch work is needed. So Karan Johar, ask her to take her weight loss program again. He is of the opinion that since it is patch work, the difference in Konkona’s physical appearance will clearly be seen and he does not want that. This shooting is scheduled for the end of August and Konkona remained unavailable for comment.

Konkona thanks St. Stephen's!

Konkona SenSharma has a degree in English from St. Stephen's College, Delhi which she received in 2001. But not many people know that it was in the college Audi that she actually learn all about acting. In recent interview on Time of India, Konkona admits it.

"I was a member of the Dramatics Society in St Stephen’s and that was where I picked up the nuances of acting. The practice sessions during the college days laid the foundation for my acting. Each of my deserving performances is because of what I learn at college"

It's glad to here and Konkona gives the credit of each good performance to the college!

"Yeh Aaj Kya Ho Gaya? ," Luck by Chance (2009)

Today song is cute bit of sweetness from Konkona's classsic Luck By Chance - "Yeh Aaj Kya Ho Gaya?" . I absolutely love song which begins on a happy note, courtesy the lively arrangements and the overall feel good factor of the number.

This songs capture on beautiful Konkona , after spending their first night with her new boyfriend, and she keeps romancing with her dreams. This also highlights some of the cuter aspects of her character , Sona Mishra, that are on display in the first half of this film, before all her dreams are broken.



Personally, I think she looks extremely sexy in her own ways and I love the way she eats her cake. So watch the videos, and enjoy.

News roundup

There had been a long silence , for this blog. This doesn’t mean I lost interest in Konkona , and I still pay attention on her news and films. Thanks for reading, and I'm looking forward to getting back in touch with all of you, since now.

Here are a few interesting news items to get started:

• Konkona-Ranbir starred “Wake up Sid” will be released on 2^nd October this year. Official website is already lunched (unfortunately there is no first look for Konkona’s character) and the first promo will released on 14^th of August with Vishal Bharadwaj’s “Kaminey”. Konkona’s character in the film named, Ayesha Banerjee, who has just finished her Master's, has come to Mumbai to become a writer and then she meets a complete opposite person (Ranbir Kapoor).

• Konkona will play do double role for the first time in "Mirch", being directed by Vinay Shukla, also starring Raima Sen and Shahana Goswami. Konkona will play as a Rajasthani queen and a today’s contemporary woman.

• Moreover, she will stars in Aanand L Rai’s film “Tanu Weds Manu” opposite R. Madhavan.
  

• Another interesting news is that Konkona will star in Aparan Sen’s next, again opposite R. Madhavan, and Suzanne Bernert in offered to play the role of close friend of Konkona. This film is about an aging actor who attempts suicide! Interesting na?

Will Konkona star in Kannada Film ?

There is a rumour that Konkona SenSharma will star in new Kannada movie "Shikari " directed by Abhay Sumha, opposite Mammootty.

Konkona was offered for the leading role and still she hasn't comfirmed yet. The movie plot is based on the pre- and post Independence era and hopefully heroine will get great role.

Konkona is likely to accept and may be this will be her first South Indian Film, although her Southern looks are already on screen since "Mr. and Mrs. Iyer" .

Hopefully this will work out and we will see her in more solid-layered characters.

Moreover, I haven't watched her "Luck by Chance": which got the critically acclaimed but seen to be box office failure :(  . Anyway Konkona was highly praised and I am so pleased for just for this.

Luck by Chance , A Lucky movie for Konkona?

I still haven't watch this "Luck by Chance", because it is still not screened in Singapore. But I am delighted when I read through the various reviews through web. Nearly all reviews praise for Konkona's performances, and feel seriously keen to watch next week-end. Here, are some reviews that devoted to Konkona.

• "Konkona Sen Sharma is exceptional. The supremely talented actress delivers a
  sparkling performance yet again."

--Taran Adarsh (Bollywood Hungam)

• "Konkona Sen-Sharma is amazingly flawless. She even carries off a last, very long shot – obviously inspired by George Clooney in Michael Clayton – perfectly."

-- Hindustan Time

• " Konkona Sensharma proves yet again she's the go-to-girl for complex, layered characters, and she does a swell job of investing heart and poignancy into the picture."

--Rejeev Masand (CNN-IBN)

• For all those who think Luck By Chance is about Farhan Akhtar might just be surprised at how the film ends. Because even though it focuses on this smooth-talking struggler who makes his way up the ranks, the film is essentially the story of the woman who has stood by him all along.
  In a sense the film does belong to Konkona Sen Sharma who plays this part.
  Your heart goes out to her because you see her being used by all the men in her life – including the pansy journalist who doesn't think twice before splashing details of her relationship on the cover page of a gossip magazine......Watch the film for Hrithik's dance, Konkona's performance and all the guest stars. Zoya Akhtar shows just how a film should be made.

--Abhishek Mande . Buzz18

Wow !!!! What's the good reviews, na? I am really happy and excited to watch and read more about this movie. Good Job Konkona and please give us more such solid-performances. We still want to watch more <3>

Konkona in 2009 Dabboo Ratnani Calendar Pictures

Annually , I am tired of this calendar featuring only commercial actors and models.But this years, Konkona SenSharma is in it. She is featured with Abi for February 2009 . Here , you can take a look of full calendar. Moreover, there still left two weeks for Konkona's "Luck by Chance". Please don't miss first day-first show.

Blog by Chance (New Banner)

I've added a new banner into the random rotation - reload the page a few times and perhaps this will pop up. The new banner include pictures form Konkona new film "Luck by Chance" .


(Thanks for my friend Nyein Hsu) That's a Photoshop effect of picture from Konkona's Luck by Chance, which will release on 30th January 2009. I am really exciting about it as usual . So please keep watch on the blog for this movie and others Konkona news.

"Luck by Chance" soundtrack download !

"Luck by Chance" become the season favorite. Interesting posters, trailers and even soundtrack.

Here the link, to download and listen the songs, Exclusive . Enjoys.

Waiting forward Konkona's "Luck by Chance" . ( Hopefully another effective movie for her talents).

Luck By Chance !!!!!!

Here, First Promos of Konkona's Biggie "Luck By Chance" !