Konkona Sen Sharma pin points big-budget films still prioritise male heroes: ‘Big films still favour..’
Konkona Sen Sharma is among the most versatile actresses in the film industry, with several acclaimed films to her credit, including the recent Anurag Basu directorial ‘Metro… In Dino’. Known for choosing roles that highlight her range and avoid typecasting, Konkona has consistently carved a unique space for herself. After 25 years in the industry, the actress shared that it still hasn’t become easier for women to land more substantial roles.
Konkona Sen Sharma says big films still favour male heroes
Reflecting on whether the industry has changed over the past 25 years, Konkona said in an interview with News18, “In some ways, I think, to a certain extent, perhaps in smaller-budget films or OTT films, to a certain extent, yes. But if you follow the money (laughs), then you will see that larger films will inevitably have larger-than-life male heroes.” She added that this trend is not a recent development but something that has persisted over the years. “I don’t think this is necessarily a problem of today, but I think it’s kind of been like this for many, many years. Every year, you will find a handful of interesting films, films that don’t follow trends or a certain formula, but those kinds of films are few and far between.”
Konkona Sen Sharma on how OTT platforms are changing roles for women
The actress credited streaming platforms and short films for opening up more substantial roles for female actors. She said, “To a certain extent, with streamers nowadays, there are some projects in which you will have female cops and things like that, or you will have women in negative or complex roles. But you will see mostly older women in such roles, by and large, except for some exceptions.”
Konkona Sen Sharma promotes Welcome to Khoya Mahal
Currently, Konkona is occupied with the promotions of her upcoming series ‘Welcome to Khoya Mahal’. Co-created by Konkona along with Jaydeep Sarkar, the show centres on half-siblings Kanishk and Kanupriya, who are brought together by a failing inheritance. The former royals are compelled to manage their family’s secluded heritage hotel, ‘The Khoya Mahal’, and in their bid to escape, they devise a reckless plan, unaware of the hidden secrets the property holds. The Prime Video series features Rachit Singh alongside Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparna Sen, Harish Khanna, Barun Sobti, Master Luca Adhikari, and Dhruv Sehgal.
