Actor
Konkona Sen Sharma
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
New Delhi, India
Years Active
1983 – Present
Konkona Sen Sharma Biography
Konkona Sen Sharma Basic Information
- Full Name: Konkona Sen Sharma
- Date of Birth: 3 December 1979
- Age: 46 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: New Delhi, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actress, Writer, Director
- Years Active: 1983 – Present
Family Background
- Father: Mukul Sharma (Science writer & journalist)
- Mother: Aparna Sen (Renowned actress & filmmaker)
- Brother: Kamalinee Mukherjee (cousin – actress)
Education
- Studied at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
- Degree in English
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 1 inch (155 cm)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1983 | Debuted as a child artist in Indira |
| 2001 | First major lead role in Ek Je Aachhe Kanya |
| 2002 | Breakthrough performance in Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (National Award-winning role) |
| 2005 | Gained recognition with Page 3 and Amu |
| 2006 | Strong performances in Omkara and Dosar |
| 2007 | Critical acclaim for Life in a… Metro |
| 2009 | Popular role in Wake Up Sid |
| 2015 | Notable performance in Talvar |
| 2016 | Directorial debut with A Death in the Gunj |
| 2017 | Success with Lipstick Under My Burkha |
| 2020 | Appeared in Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare |
| 2021 | Critically acclaimed role in The Rapist |
| 2023 | Featured in Kuttey and directed segment in Lust Stories 2 |
| 2024 | Appeared in Killer Soup (OTT success) |
| 2025 | Upcoming film Metro… In Dino |
| 2026 | Featured in Netflix film Accused and directing Welcome To Khoya Mahal |
Recent Actiity
- Accused (2026)
Played Dr. Geetika in this psychological thriller directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, centered on workplace misconduct allegations. - Search: The Naina Murder Case
Appeared as ACP Sanyukta Das in this gripping crime thriller series on JioHotstar. - Metro… In Dino (2025)
Upcoming ensemble film where she plays Kajol, expected to explore modern relationships. - Killer Soup (2024)
Featured as Swati Shetty in this dark comedy-thriller web series. - Ajeeb Daastaans (2021)
Critically acclaimed performance as Bharti Mandal, earning major OTT awards recognition.
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards | Best Actress | Ek Je Aachhe Kanya | Won |
| 2003 | National Film Awards | Best Actress | Mr. and Mrs. Iyer | Won |
| 2003 | Anandalok Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Mr. and Mrs. Iyer | Won |
| 2006 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | Page 3 | Won |
| 2006 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Actress | Page 3 | Nominated |
| 2006 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Page 3 | Nominated |
| 2006 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Page 3 | Nominated |
| 2007 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Omkara | Nominated |
| 2007 | National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Omkara | Won |
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Omkara | Won |
| 2007 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Omkara | Won |
| 2007 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Omkara | Nominated |
| 2007 | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Omkara | Nominated |
| 2007 | Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards | Most Outstanding Performance of the Year | 15 Park Avenue | Won |
| 2007 | New York Indian Film Festival | Best Actress | Dosar | Won |
| 2008 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Life in a… Metro | Won |
| 2008 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Life in a… Metro | Won |
| 2008 | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Life in a… Metro | Nominated |
| 2008 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Life in a… Metro | Nominated |
| 2008 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Life in a… Metro | Won |
| 2008 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | Nominated |
| 2010 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actress | Wake Up Sid | Nominated |
| 2011 | New York Indian Film Festival | Best Actress | Iti Mrinalini | Won |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Ek Thi Daayan | Nominated |
| 2014 | Screen Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Female) | Ek Thi Daayan | Nominated |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards Bangla | Best Actress | Goynar Baksho | Won |
| 2016 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Talvar | Nominated |
| 2016 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Talvar | Nominated |
| 2016 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Talvar | Nominated |
| 2016 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Role Female | Talvar | Nominated |
| 2018 | GQ India Awards | Excellence in Direction and Acting | N/A | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards | Best Film Critics | A Death in the Gunj | Nominated |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards | Best Debut Director | A Death in the Gunj | Won |
| 2018 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Debut Director | A Death in the Gunj | Won |
| 2018 | Gollapudi Srinivas Awards | Best Debut Director | A Death in the Gunj | Won |
| 2018 | MAMI Film Festival | Mastercard Best Indian Filmmaker Female | A Death in the Gunj | Won |
| 2018 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Director | A Death in the Gunj | Nominated |
| 2018 | New York Indian Film Festival | Best Director | A Death in the Gunj | Won |
| 2018 | New York Indian Film Festival | Best Actress | Lipstick Under My Burkha | Won |
| 2018 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Actress | Lipstick Under My Burkha | Won |
| 2018 | Screen Awards | Best Actress Critics | Lipstick Under My Burkha | Won |
| 2018 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Lipstick Under My Burkha | Nominated |
| 2021 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress Critics | Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare | Nominated |
| 2021 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Ajeeb Daastaans | Won |
| 2021 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actress in a Web Original Film | Ajeeb Daastaans | Won |
| 2022 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi | Nominated |
| 2023 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Web Original Film Critics | Lust Stories 2 | Won |
About Konkona Sen Sharma
She is an Indian actress and director known for content-driven films.
She has won 2 National Film Awards.
Yes, she directed A Death in the Gunj.
Her role in Mr. and Mrs. Iyer is widely acclaimed.
Hindi, Bengali, and English films.