Konkona: Many sexual harassment cases on go unnoticed

Konkona Sen Sharma, a celebrated actress and filmmaker in the Indian film industry, has gained recognition for her powerful performances and insightful stands on social issues. Recently, she addressed the pervasive issue of

sexual harassment

on film sets, highlighting the often-unreported cases and the systemic mistreatment of

female crew

members. Her candid remarks shed light on a troubling hierarchy that exists within the industry.
In a recent interview with Sucharita Tyagi on her YouTube channel, Konkona Sen Sharma candidly discussed the troubling dynamics present in the film industry.

She pointed out that many instances of mistreatment and sexual harassment go unreported, emphasizing that this silence perpetuates a toxic environment for women. "Several actors and female crew members in the past have alleged their mistreatment on film sets, but most of these complaints go unnoticed," she stated, reflecting on the industry's culture of silence surrounding such issues.
The '

Wake Up Sid

' actress described a hierarchical structure that influences how individuals are treated based on their gender, caste, or class. This hierarchy not only affects their professional experiences but also their basic rights on set. She asserted that this systemic inequality is "hugely problematic,

patriarchal

, regressive, and hierarchical," pointing out how it manifests in everyday scenarios such as catering arrangements and restroom access. "Who is allowed to sit where? Who is allowed to eat what? Where are the bathrooms?" she questioned, illustrating the absurdity of these discriminatory practices.
Konkona's observations extended to the treatment of female crew members, whom she likened to "furniture or equipment." She noted that only senior women tend to receive respect on set, while others face constant devaluation. "Their bodies are pushed. It's the small things all the time you are seeing everywhere. It's very difficult to work in that environment," she lamented.

Her insights resonate with broader discussions within the industry about gender dynamics and power imbalances. The actress expressed her admiration for those who navigate these challenges daily, acknowledging how difficult it must be for them to endure such treatment. "It's difficult to witness it, so I can't even imagine how difficult it must be to go through it," she remarked.
Konkona also emphasized that numerous cases of sexual harassment remain unreported within the industry. She found this reality particularly troubling 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’