India, Oct. 1 -- Durga Puja brings back memories other childhood in Kolkata for Konkona Sensharma, who can't help but get child-like excitement for the festivities. "It has been a part of my childhood and my upbringing. Growing up in Kolkata, it was a very big deal. We would plan our whole year around the Pujo. It's beyond being a religious festival, it's kind of like an identity for Bengalis," she says.

Recalling her childhood celebrations, the actor shares, "During our childhood, we would all get new clothes- five dresses for five days, and then we would go into different pandals. We would eat food, meet friends and family, and it would be a very lovely festive time." She adds, "The best part about Pujo is the food because that is real...