Konkona Sen Sharma

Biography:

Konkona Sen Sharma, is an Indian actress and filmmaker known for her work in Hindi and Bengali cinema. Sen Sharma has garnered numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards. Primarily recognized for her contributions to independent cinema, she has also made significant appearances in mainstream films.

Her journey in cinema began as a child artist in the film “Indira” (1983), followed by her first leading role as an adult in the Bengali thriller “Ek Je Aachhe Kanya” (2000). She gained widespread acclaim with her performance in the English-language film “Mr. and Mrs. Iyer” (2002), directed by her mother, earning her a National Film Award for Best Actress. Transitioning to Hindi cinema, she made a notable impact with roles in “Page 3” (2005), “Omkara” (2006), and “Life in a… Metro” (2007), winning consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress.

Throughout her career, Sen Sharma has delivered standout performances in films like “15 Park Avenue” (2005), “Dosar” (2006), “Laaga Chunari Mein Daag” (2007), “Luck By Chance” (2009), and “Wake Up Sid” (2009). She continued to impress with roles in “Ek Thi Daayan” (2013), “Goynar Baksho” (2014), “Talvar” (2015), and “Lipstick Under My Burkha” (2017).
In addition to her acting prowess, Sen Sharma ventured into directing with the acclaimed drama “A Death in the Gunj” (2017), earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director. She further showcased her versatility by starring in “Ajeeb Daastaans” (2021) and directing a segment in “Lust Stories 2” (2023). Upcoming, Sen Sharma is set to feature in Anurag Basu’s urban drama “Metro… In Dino,” reprising her role from the original “Life in a… Metro” (2007) in a spiritual successor to the film.

Konkona Sen Sharma, born on December 3, 1979, comes from a family with deep roots in both literature and cinema. Her father, Mukul Sharma, was a noted science writer and journalist, while her mother, Aparna Sen, is a renowned actress and filmmaker. Sen Sharma completed her education at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. Sen Sharma was in a relationship with actor and co-star Ranvir Shorey, whom she married in 2010. They welcomed their son, Haroon, in 2011, before announcing their separation in 2015 and finalizing their divorce in 2020. Despite their separation, they maintain an amicable relationship and share custody of their son.