Wednesday, July 29, 2009

I would love to do a period film: Konkona

New Delhi, July 29: After portraying a string of intense and serious contemporary characters on the silver screen, National Award-winning actress Konkona Sen Sharma says she would now love to act in a period film. “I would love to do a period film now. I have potrayed different characters in films but have never been part of a period film,” Konkona told PTI on the sidelines of a recent event in the national capital. Known for her sterling performances in films like ‘Mr and Mrs Iyer’, ‘Page 3’ and ‘Omkara’, the 29-year-old actor from Bengal says the commercial aspects of cinema is not something she would die for. “This business, trade and money involved with films is one aspect of cinema I dont quite like. I just love playing different kinds of roles but not for profit and gains,” Konkona says. “I am very particular about the films that I watch and want to act in,” she adds. Acting in plays is equally fascinating for Konkona, who says rehearsing for plays builds up a great atmosphere for an actor. “I love rehearsing for plays as well as for films, it builds a very stimulative and creative atmosphere.” Talking about her two upcoming flicks, ‘Wa