India, Oct. 1 -- Durga Puja rekindles in Konkona Sensharma the childlike excitement she felt growing up in Kolkata. "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. "During our childhood, we would all get five new dresses for five days, and then we would go into different pandals. We would eat food and meet friends and family, and it would be a very lovely festive time," the 45-year-old explains as she recalls her memories of celebrating the festival. This year's celebration is extra special for Konkona. Ask why and she shares, "Along with Maa Durga, my mother (Aparna Sen, filmmaker) has come to visit me during the festival, which doesn't happen every year. It's really lucky that I'm spending time with my Maa Durga." Having moved from Kolkata to Mumbai, Konkona noticed some differences in how Durga Puja is celebrated, but appreciates the uniqueness of each city. "I was surprised to see that Durga Puja is such a big deal here too. They call it Navratri and celebrate it a little differently," she says. Asked about the differences, she adds with a smile, "They seem to have vegetarian food, which is very different from how Bengalis celebrate. They like to eat things like fish cutlets, chaat and whatnot. They indulge in food that they normally wouldn't indulge in, and it becomes a part of the celebration."...