Konkona Sen Sharma opens up on casual sexism in Bollywood: 'Call it out, even if it's just a joke'

Konkona Sen Sharma discussed casual sexism in the film industry, emphasising the need to address problematic behaviour, even in personal circles.

Actor-director Konkona Sen Sharma has spoken candidly about navigating casual sexism in the film industry. In a recent interview, she stressed the importance of addressing problematic behaviour, even when it comes masked as humour or within personal circles.

Things must change, says Konkona

In a recent interview, Konkona Sensharma highlights the importance of confronting casual sexism in the film industry, urging people to call out problematic behaviour.(AFP)

In an interview with Zoom, Konkona reflected on her own journey as both an actor and a filmmaker. She acknowledged that while she has encountered instances of sexism, her experience has been relatively less intense compared to many others. She said that her smoother path as a director was partly due to her existing recognition as an actor and her unique background in the industry.

"One has to be able to recognise that it’s very wrong and bad and that things must change. I feel it’s very important to call it out, even among friends, because there are a lot of things we normalise, like the words we use or the way we speak about people. I think you have to call it out every single time, even if it sounds boring or even if it's "just a joke." I always say it—even as a joke, I would like to call it out, and I do say it as much as possible," Konkana said.

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