Konkona Sen Sharma Reveals Many Cases of ‘Sexual Harassment’ on Film Sets ‘Go Unnoticed’; Says: ‘female crew are treated like furniture’ | Hindi movie news

An acclaimed actress and filmmaker in the Indian film industry, Konkona Sen Sharma has gained recognition for her powerful performances and insightful views on social issues. Recently, she has encountered the ubiquitous problem of sexual harassment on film sets, highlighting the often unreported cases and the systemic mistreatment of these cases female crew members. Her candid comments shed light on the troubling hierarchy within the industry.
In a recent interview with Sucharita Tyagi on her YouTube channel, Konkona Sen Sharma candidly discussed the disturbing dynamics in the film industry. She pointed out that many cases of assault and sexual harassment go unreported and emphasized that this silence perpetuates a toxic environment for women. . “Several actors and female crew members have alleged in the past that they were mistreated on film sets, but most of these complaints go unnoticed,” she said, reflecting on the industry’s culture of silence around such issues.
The ‘Wake up Sidactress described a hierarchical structure that affects the way individuals are treated based on their gender, caste or class. This hierarchy affects not only their professional experiences, but also their basic rights on set. She claimed that this systemic inequality is “hugely problematic, patriarchalregressive and hierarchical’, highlighting how this manifests in everyday scenarios such as catering arrangements and access to toilets. ‘Who gets to sit where? Who can eat what? Where are the bathrooms?” she asked, illustrating the absurdity of this discriminatory practice.
Konkona’s observations extended to the treatment of female crew members, which she likened to “furniture or equipment.” She noted that only older women tend to get respect on set, while others face constant devaluation. “Their bodies are pushed. It’s the little things you see everywhere. It’s very difficult to work in such an environment,” she lamented.
Her insights resonate with broader industry discussions about gender dynamics and power imbalances. The actress expressed her admiration for those who deal with these challenges on a daily basis, acknowledging how difficult it must be for them to undergo such treatment. “It’s hard to witness, so I can’t even imagine how hard it must be to go through it,” she noted.
Konkona also highlighted that many cases of sexual harassment still go unreported within the sector. She found this reality particularly disturbing and called for greater awareness and action against such behavior.
On her work front, Konkona was last seen in ‘Killer Soup’ and is working on her next project, Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro… In Dino’