Quick Take: Koena Mitra

Your name sounds sweet and beautiful. What does Koena mean?
Thanks for the compliment. My mother's name is Krishna, which is the name of a river. Koena is the tributary, which is born out of that river.

How do you stay fit?
It's a combination of a good balanced diet accompanied by exercises. For me it's walking, swimming or playing any kind of sport. Fitness is the best formula to look good and feel good.

Very few people are aware that you are a good make-up artist too. Do you do your own make-up?
I have been groomed under top make-up artists like Bharatji and that helped me to learn a lot about this art. I love applying kajal, which gives a glow to your eyes. But I still take my make-man to my shoots.

What's your favourite perfume?
At the moment my favourite one is Narsico Rodriegz which I just got from Spain.

Your favourite car?
I like big jeeps and SUVs like Lexus.

Your favorite holiday destination?
I am not so much of a holiday person. I only travel while shooting. Recently I had a schedule in Spain. I liked Barcelona very much.

Your favourite actors and actresses?
Off course Bachchan sahab. I also like Salman a lot. Kajol is a good actress. Even Madhuri had done memorable roles.

Alok Hisaria (Sampurn)