Konkona Sen Sharma
| Date of Birth: | December 3, 1979 (Age 45) |
| Place of Birth: | New Delhi, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Figure Measurements: | 34-27-35 |
| Net Worth: | $5 million (estimated) |
| Height: | 5 ft 1 in (155 cm) |
| Education: | Graduate of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Ranvir Shorey |
| Children: | 1 son |
| Parents: | Aparna Sen, Chidananda Dasgupta |
| Siblings: | Ritwick Chakraborty (brother) |
| Known For: | Mr. & Mrs. Iyer, Page 3, Wake Up Sid, Lipstick Under My Burkha, A Death in the Gunj |
Early Life & Education
Konkona was born on December 3, 1979, in New Delhi, into a distinguished film family. Daughter of filmmaker Aparna Sen and critic-producer Chidananda, she debuted as a child artist in Indira and later pursued higher studies at UCLA. Her upbringing immersed her in Bengali literature and cinema.
Career Highlights
She earned critical acclaim and her first National Film Award – Best Actress at age 22 for Mr. & Mrs. Iyer (2002), then received acclaim in Page 3 (2005) and Omkara (2006). She balanced mainstream visibility with thoughtful indie performances in Wake Up Sid (2009), Ek Thi Daayan (2013), Lipstick Under My Burkha (2017), and Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi (2021) — earning multiple awards and nominations. Her directorial debut, A Death in the Gunj (2017), won her the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director.
Works
Films & TV: Mr & Mrs. Iyer, Titli, Page 3, Amu, Omkara, Deadline Sirf 24 Ghante, Mixed Doubles, Dosar, Life in a Metro, Aaja Nachle, Dil Kabaddi, Right Yaaa Wrong, Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge?, Wake Up Sid, Luck by Chance, The President Is Coming, Goynar Baksho, Ek Thi Daayan, Gour Hari Dastaan, Akira, Talvar, Lipstick Under My Burkha, A Death in the Gunj (dir/writer), Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, Ajeeb Dastaans, Kuttey, Metro In Dino — showcasing a rich balance between Hindi and Bengali cinema, acting and direction.
Net Worth & Portfolio
Her net worth is estimated at $5 million, primarily from acting, writing, directing, and producing. She retains a modest personal lifestyle with select real estate and selective endorsements.
Awards & Recognition
- National Film Award – Best Actress (Mr. & Mrs. Iyer)
- Multiple Filmfare and critics’ awards for acting in Page 3, Wake Up Sid, Lipstick Under My Burkha
- Filmfare Award – Best Debut Director for A Death in the Gunj
Personal Life & Advocacy
Married to actor Ranvir Shorey, they have a son. Konkona is vocal on social issues including gender equality, mental health, and religious tolerance. She advocates subtle but impactful feminist storytelling in cinema.
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Began acting as a toddler, raised by mother Aparna Sen into film and literary environments
- Returned as a poetically inclined director with minimalist cinema (A Death in the Gunj)
- Recognized for deliberate, substance-rich work over glamour roles
- Strong feminist voice in mainstream and indie cinema
Upcoming & Recent Projects
Recently appeared in Metro In Dino (2024). Continues acting in ensemble and independent projects, with potential future directorial ventures and socially relevant storytelling.