Konkona Sen Sharma He is one of the most versatile actors in the film industry, with several acclaimed films to his credit, including Anurag Basu’s latest directorial ‘Metro… In Dino’. Known for choosing roles that highlight her range and avoid typos, Konkona has consistently carved out a unique space. After 25 years in the industry, the actress said it still hasn’t become easy for women to get bigger roles.
Konkona Sen Sharma says big films still favor male heroes
Reflecting on whether the industry has changed in the last 25 years, Konkona said in an interview to News18, “In some ways, I think, to some extent, maybe in lower-budget films or OTT films, to some extent, yes. But if you follow the money (laughs), then you will see that the bigger lives of men will inevitably lead to it.” He added that this trend is not a recent development, but something that has persisted over the years. “I don’t think it’s necessarily a problem today, but I think it’s been that way for many, many years. Every year, you find some interesting movies, movies that don’t follow a certain trend or formula, but those kinds of movies are few and far between.”
Konkona Sen Sharma on how OTT platforms are changing women’s roles
The actress credits streaming platforms and short films for opening up more prominent roles for female actors. She said: “To some extent, with streamers today, there are some projects where you’ll have female cops and things like that, or you’ll have women in negative or complex roles. But you’ll mostly see older women in those roles, generally, with a few exceptions.”
Konkona Sen Sharma promotes Welcome to Khoya Mahal
Konkona is currently busy with the promotions of the series ‘Welcome to Khoya Mahal’. Created together by the Konkons Jaydeep Sarkarthe show is based on siblings Kanishk and Kanupriya, brought together by a failed inheritance. The royals are forced to manage the secluded hotel of their family’s heritage “Khoya Mahal”, and in their quest to escape, they come up with a reckless plan, unaware of the hidden secrets the property holds. The Prime Video series features Rachit Singh, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparna Sen, Harish Khanna and Barun SobtiMaster Luca Adhikari, and Dhruv Sehgal.
