Konkona

Konkona, also known as Konkona Sen Sharma, is an Indian actress, screenwriter, and director. She was born on December 3, 1979, in New Delhi. She is the daughter of filmmaker and writer Aparna Sen. Konkona made her acting debut as a child in the 1983 film "Indira" and later appeared in her mother's directorial venture "Mr. and Mrs. Iyer" in 2002, which garnered her critical acclaim.

Her filmography includes a range of critically and commercially successful Hindi and Bengali films. She is known for her nuanced performances and has worked with prominent directors in Indian cinema. Some of her notable films include "Page 3" (2005), "Omkara" (2006), "Aaja Nachle" (2007), and "Wake Up Sid" (2009). She has also starred in acclaimed Bengali films such as "Goynar Baksho" (2013) and "Titli" (2014).

Konkona Sen Sharma has received numerous awards for her acting, including Filmfare Awards, National Film Awards, and Screen Awards. In addition to her acting career, she made her directorial debut with the short film "The Play" (2004) and later directed the feature film "A Death in the Gunj" (2016), which was well-received by critics. She is recognized for her contributions to independent and parallel cinema in India.