Quotes from Konkona Sen Sharma

We don't live in a primitive society any more. Many of us are lucky enough to be educated. We also realize that gender and sexuality is a spectrum.

The discrimination that women face cuts across nationality, caste or class and age. It doesn't matter where you live or how much money you have, women have always been dictated to about what they should wear and how they should behave.

But I'd love to have a uniform to wear every day and not have to worry about expressing myself with my outfits - which is also fine once in a while.

Acting in 'Mr. And Mrs. Iyer' was a unique experience. It was the first time that my mother was directing me in a lead role.

I mean I loved 'English Vinglish' and I love Sridevi, but 'English Vinglish' still needs a Sridevi to get made, it's not like it's just any unknown actor.

Like any normal person, sometimes I like to dress up and sometimes I don't.

Working with my mother is unlike working with any other director.

It seems quite unlikely that I'll make a masala film.

I know the ropes of this industry, and I also know how unpredictable it can be.

Although several actors have worked in films down South, I feel unsure of whether I will be able to emote and act as exuberantly as I do in Hindi and Bengali films.

I think the kind of person I am, and the kind of upbringing I have had, I have my mother's aesthetic. So my choice of films will largely reflect that.

The roles that I get offered are very good and of serious women who are morally upright, righteous and honest.

I get roles where I'm the activist type or I'm always morally upright.

It seems that the ideal age for a Bollywood heroine is 24, which is great, but it would be nice to see some older women too on the big screen.

My mom is this fabulous, strong woman who lives life on her own terms.

I like my role in 'Akira,' which is a remake of a south Indian film. I play the role of a pregnant cop like the original. So, since it's the role of a pregnant cop, luckily I didn't have to do any stunts.

It doesn't matter what people think about me on screen. I will take up and do role which excite me and are interesting.

I consider myself blessed that I am multi-lingual and now-a-days we all speak at least two-three languages.