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Konkona Sharma on Privilege & Industry Bias
9 Apr
Summary
- Konkona Sensharma acknowledges her privileged position in the film industry.
- She notes improvements in gender roles, like makeup artists on sets.
- Her web show 'Welcome to Khoya Mahal' is expected in late 2026/early 2027.
Actress and filmmaker Konkona Sensharma has spoken out about the film industry's entrenched patriarchy and the persistent gender pay gap.
Sensharma believes her own career has been less impacted by these issues due to a unique position of privilege, stemming from her years as an actor and her relative fame, which makes her harder to dismiss. She also credits her education and her mother, filmmaker Aparna Sen, for shaping this advantage, acknowledging that many other women in the industry do not share such experiences and may face silenced voices or limited opportunities.
While noting some positive shifts, such as women now being permitted to work as makeup artists on film sets—a change from just seven or eight years ago—Sensharma pointed out that progress in other technical areas remains slow. She is currently directing the web series 'Welcome to Khoya Mahal,' featuring Aditi Rao Hydari and Barun Sobti, which is anticipated to debut on a streaming platform in late 2026 or early 2027. Her most recent appearance was in the film 'Accused,' which premiered on OTT on February 27 of this year.
