Konkona Sen Sharma says that despite some progress in OTT and small films, big budget films still give priority to male heroes. After 25 years in the industry, she believes meaningful roles for women are limited. She credits streaming platforms for the change and is currently promoting her upcoming series Welcome to Khoya Mahal.

Konkana Sen Sharma One of the most versatile actresses in the film industry, she has 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, Konkana has consistently carved a unique niche for herself. After 25 years in the industry, the actress shared that it still hasn’t become easier for women to get more significant roles.

Konkona Sen Sharma says big films still prefer male heroes

Reflecting on whether the industry has changed over the last 25 years, Konkana said in an interview with News18, “In some ways, I think, to some extent, maybe in smaller budget films or OTT films, to some extent, yes. But if you follow the money (laughs), you will see that bigger films will inevitably have larger-than-life male heroes.” He said this trend is not a recent development but something that has persisted for years. “I don’t think it’s a problem today, but I think it’s been like that for many years. Every year, you’ll get some interesting films, films that don’t follow trends or a certain formula, but films like this are very rare.”

Konkona Sen Sharma on how OTT platforms are changing roles for women

The actress credited streaming platforms and short films for opening up more significant roles for female actors. She said, “To some extent, nowadays with streamers, there are some projects in which you will have female policemen and things like that, or you will have women in negative or complex roles. But you will see mostly older women in such roles, with a few exceptions.”

Konkona Sen Sharma promotes Welcome to Khoya Mahal

Currently, Konkana is busy promoting her upcoming series ‘Welcome to Khoya Mahal’. Made in collaboration with Konkana Jaideep SarkarThe show focuses on step-siblings Kanishk and Kanupriya, who are brought together due to a failed inheritance. The former royals are forced to manage their family’s secluded heritage hotel, ‘The Lost Palace’, and in an attempt to escape, they hatch a reckless plan, unaware of the secrets hidden in the property. The Prime Video series stars Rachit Singh along with Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparna Sen, Harish Khanna. Barun SobtiMaster Luca Adhikari, and Dhruv Sehgal.