Konkona Sen Sharma exposes the ‘hugely problematic’ ‘hierarchy’ of the film industry

‘Who gets to sit where? Who can eat something?’

Elaborating further on the discrimination, Sen Sharma said, “I mean, even when it comes to catering. Who gets to sit where? Who gets to eat what? Where are the bathrooms?”

She also questioned the impunity of certain people on set.

The actor’s revelations have shed light on the deep-seated prejudices and inequalities that persist behind the scenes in Bollywood.

Sen Sharma highlighted the mistreatment of women on film sets

The 44-year-old actor, who has been in the film industry for more than two decades, also raised concerns about the way women are treated on film sets.

She revealed that only older female actors and crew are respected, while other female crew members are often treated like “furniture or equipment.”

“Their bodies are pushed. It’s very difficult to work in that environment,” she said.

Sen Sharma discussed unreported cases of sexual harassment in Bollywood

In the same interview, Sen Sharma also addressed the issue of sexual harassment in the film industry.

She expressed concern about the many cases that have not been reported or addressed.

Although she found it challenging to work in such an environment, she expressed her admiration for women who continue to persevere under these difficult circumstances.