In the 2007 film 'Life in a Metro,' the pairing of Irrfan Khan and Konkona Sen Sharma left a deep impression on the audience. The two artists transformed a seemingly simple story into something very special with their poignant performances.
Konkona Sen Sharma: Released in 2007, 'Life in a Metro' gave Indian audiences a very honest portrayal of the complexities of relationships and the truths of life. Directed by Anurag Basu, the film featured such profound acting from the pairing of Irrfan Khan and Konkona Sen Sharma that their characters still live in people's memories today. Now, 17 years later, Anurag Basu has brought 'Metro In Dino,' in which Konkona is again in a leading role, but this time she is paired with Pankaj Tripathi instead of Irrfan.
During a recent interview, when Konkona was asked if she ever saw a glimpse of Irrfan in Pankaj Tripathi, she became a little emotional. She clearly stated, "Please don't ask me this question, because comparing two completely different souls is very difficult. Irrfan wasn't just a great artist, he was also a very sensitive person. The connection I had with him cannot be replicated." Konkona further added that Pankaj Tripathi is a very b artist in his own right and working with him has also been a different kind of experience.
Konkona's frankness on the monotony that comes into relationships after marriage
In 'Metro In Dino,' Konkona plays a woman named 'Kajol,' who, after 10-12 years of married life, finds herself at a point where, despite having everything, she feels incomplete. Konkona says that she liked this character because she is not a "victim" or a "sacrificial figure," but rather, she has a sense of self-respect and competitiveness.
According to Konkona, many times you marry the right person, but after a few years, that same marriage becomes a routine. Children's education, EMIs, school fees—all combine to become a burden. This is the reality that we rarely show in films. Konkona believes that such stories are important so that people understand that ups and downs are natural in married life.
Never wanted to be a mainstream heroine
During the conversation, Konkona was asked if she ever felt that Karan Johar would cast her in a film with Shah Rukh Khan? Konkona smiled at this question. She said, "No, that was never my zone. Besides, many people are doing amazing work in that zone, but I am only ready for good stories and good characters. I never dreamed of becoming a mainstream heroine." Konkona believes that content-driven cinema is her strength and she is happy in it.
Also shared interesting things about her son
Regarding her 14-year-old son, Konkona said that he mostly watches Marvel and Avengers movies. He doesn't watch most of my films because they are a little serious. But now I am also getting to know him as a person, his own thoughts and sensitivity are emerging, which is a very special experience for a mother.
If her son wanted to act, would she support him? Konkona said to this question, "Absolutely, if he wants to, but first, he has to finish his studies."
On the big screen again with her mother
Talking about her work front, Konkona will be seen in her mother Aparna Sen's film 'The Rapist'. Apart from this, she has also completed a film with Prati Ranta, and is also working on the web series 'Killing' for Hotstar. Konkona believes that even today, the memories of Irrfan Khan are as deeply rooted in her heart as they were 17 years ago. She says that Pankaj Tripathi is a brilliant actor, but the bond she had with Irrfan cannot be compared.
On the experience of working with Pankaj Tripathi in the film, Konkona said, "Working with Pankaj Tripathi has also been a very rich experience. The ease in his acting is inspiring for any artist." Through 'Metro In Dino,' Konkona is once again going to delve deep into the complexities of relationships, and the audience is sure that this journey of hers will be as powerful and heartwarming as 'Life in a Metro' was.
