--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is true that there are some surface…" description: "\"It is true that there are some surface similarities between my mother and Mrinalini's character since both were successful commercial actresses in the ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/637/konkona-sen-sharma-5717_bengali_it-is-true-that-there-are-some-surface-s_3028203.jpg" --- # It is true that there are some surface similarities… ![“It is true that there are some surface similarities between my mother and Mrinalini's character since both were successful commercial actresses in the 1970s in Bengali cinema. In that sense I have taken cues from my mother about how to portray the younger Mrinalini.” quote by Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/637/konkona-sen-sharma-5717_bengali_it-is-true-that-there-are-some-surface-s_3028203.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/637/konkona-sen-sharma-5717_bengali_it-is-true-that-there-are-some-surface-s_3028203.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/637/konkona-sen-sharma-5717_bengali_it-is-true-that-there-are-some-surface-s_3028203.jpg) > “It is true that there are some surface similarities between my mother and Mrinalini's character since both were successful commercial actresses in the 1970s in Bengali cinema. In that sense I have taken cues from my mother about how to portray the younger Mrinalini.” [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She draws parallels between her mother and a character, using personal experience to inform acting. **In simple terms:** She uses her mother’s career as inspiration for a role. Key Takeaway Leverage personal history for authentic performance. Themes acting family inspiration character cinema Mood introspective creative Type artistic personal When to use this quote - rehearsal techniques - character workshops - director discussions - casting decisions Key Concepts method acting intergenerational influence character study Questions to Reflect On - How does personal experience enhance character depth? - What boundaries protect an actor’s self? 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Naveena, which hardly ever screens a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeet-gannguli/i-am-overwhelmed-by-the-reaction-to-my-songs-at-mitra-people-went/) [Jeet Gannguli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeet-gannguli/) > [I have been offered several Bengali films. Due to destiny and good luck, 'Noukadubi' will be my first.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/riya-sen/i-have-been-offered-several-bengali-films-due-to-destiny-and-good/) [Riya Sen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/riya-sen/) > [I am songwriter. I do compose the music of songs that I write in Bengali. But I've never thought of composing for a film.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/arijit-singh/i-am-songwriter-i-do-compose-the-music-of-songs-that-i-write-in/) [Arijit Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/arijit-singh/) > [In fact, the Bengali film industry is becoming more balanced between creativity and commercialization. And if Bollywood can remake south Indian and Hollywood films,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rituparna-sengupta/in-fact-the-bengali-film-industry-is-becoming-more-balanced-between/) [Rituparna Sengupta](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rituparna-sengupta/) > [I like watching Bengali film DVDs with sub-titles.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/amrita-rao/i-like-watching-bengali-film-dvds-with-sub-titles/) [Amrita Rao](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/amrita-rao/) > [Everywhere I go today, people talk about Bengali cinema. I completely refuse to accept that Bengali filmmakers are not making good films.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/prosenjit-chatterjee/everywhere-i-go-today-people-talk-about-bengali-cinema-i-completely/) [Prosenjit Chatterjee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/prosenjit-chatterjee/) > [I respect Malayalam films the same way I respect Bengali films. I think Malayalam films have not compromised on the essence and have kept…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/prosenjit-chatterjee/i-respect-malayalam-films-the-same-way-i-respect-bengali-films-i/) [Prosenjit Chatterjee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/prosenjit-chatterjee/) > [What I like about Calcutta is the food. I like simple Bengali food like dal, shukto, fish, and mutton.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/barun-sobti/what-i-like-about-calcutta-is-the-food-i-like-simple-bengali-food/) [Barun Sobti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/barun-sobti/) ## More by Konkona Sen Sharma > [The whole era of post-Partition and pre-liberalization fascinated me.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/the-whole-era-of-post-partition-and-pre-liberalization-fascinated-me/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [Although several actors have worked in films down South, I feel unsure of whether I will be able to emote and act as exuberantly…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/although-several-actors-have-worked-in-films-down-south-i-feel-unsure/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [So I never wanted to be an actor anyway, so I only do the films which appeal to me and my sensibility.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/so-i-never-wanted-to-be-an-actor-anyway-so-i-only-do-the-films-which/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [Unless I think I can manage to make something decent, I won't.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/unless-i-think-i-can-manage-to-make-something-decent-i-won-t/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [I would like to act in a film that I can watch even after five years without getting bored.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/i-would-like-to-act-in-a-film-that-i-can-watch-even-after-five-years/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [Every community is important in its own way and every community has its place within our country. But there is some integration between communities,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/every-community-is-important-in-its-own-way-and-every-community-has/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [I had a baby and that is pretty time consuming.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/i-had-a-baby-and-that-is-pretty-time-consuming/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [I consider myself blessed that I am multi-lingual and now-a-days we all speak at least two-three languages.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/i-consider-myself-blessed-that-i-am-multi-lingual-and-now-a-days-we/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [If I love the script and have a good rapport with the director, then first-time director can also be very special.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/if-i-love-the-script-and-have-a-good-rapport-with-the-director-then/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [The kind of films I do and I've done don't have song and dance sequences.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/the-kind-of-films-i-do-and-i-ve-done-don-t-have-song-and-dance/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [Yes, I did have occasional scripts like a 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' or a 'Talwaar' that nurtured the performer in me, but I do…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/yes-i-did-have-occasional-scripts-like-a-lipstick-under-my-burkha-or/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [I'm very used to being misquoted.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/i-m-very-used-to-being-misquoted/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [I'm not hung up on getting married.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/i-m-not-hung-up-on-getting-married/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [You become more understanding once you become a mom.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/you-become-more-understanding-once-you-become-a-mom/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) > [I think most of the times there is a disconnect between audience and filmmakers.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konkona-sen-sharma/i-think-most-of-the-times-there-is-a-disconnect-between-audience-and/) [Konkona Sen Sharma](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) [Explore all 100 Konkona Sen Sharma quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/konkona-sen-sharma/) ## More Bengali quotes > [What I like about Calcutta is the food. 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I completely refuse to accept that Bengali filmmakers are not making good films.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/prosenjit-chatterjee/everywhere-i-go-today-people-talk-about-bengali-cinema-i-completely/) [Prosenjit Chatterjee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/prosenjit-chatterjee/) > [I like watching Bengali film DVDs with sub-titles.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/amrita-rao/i-like-watching-bengali-film-dvds-with-sub-titles/) [Amrita Rao](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/amrita-rao/) > [In fact, the Bengali film industry is becoming more balanced between creativity and commercialization. And if Bollywood can remake south Indian and Hollywood films,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rituparna-sengupta/in-fact-the-bengali-film-industry-is-becoming-more-balanced-between/) [Rituparna Sengupta](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rituparna-sengupta/) > [I am songwriter. I do compose the music of songs that I write in Bengali. But I've never thought of composing for a film.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/arijit-singh/i-am-songwriter-i-do-compose-the-music-of-songs-that-i-write-in/) [Arijit Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/arijit-singh/) > [I have been offered several Bengali films. Due to destiny and good luck, 'Noukadubi' will be my first.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/riya-sen/i-have-been-offered-several-bengali-films-due-to-destiny-and-good/) [Riya Sen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/riya-sen/) > [I am overwhelmed by the reaction to my songs. At Mitra, people went crazy dancing to Paglu's songs. Naveena, which hardly ever screens a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeet-gannguli/i-am-overwhelmed-by-the-reaction-to-my-songs-at-mitra-people-went/) [Jeet Gannguli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeet-gannguli/) > [How can BJP be anti-Bangla when BJP founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee himself was a Bengali?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/amit-shah/how-can-bjp-be-anti-bangla-when-bjp-founder-syama-prasad-mookerjee/) [Amit Shah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/amit-shah/) > [Culturally, I remember listening to Salil Chowdhury's music for Malayalam films. Many Bengali actors have worked in our films, too.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mammootty/culturally-i-remember-listening-to-salil-chowdhury-s-music-for/) [Mammootty](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mammootty/) > [I am a Bengali. 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