Get ready for a candid, unscripted conversation with the brilliant actor and director, Konkona Sensharma! In this episode of Sit with HitList, Konkona opens up to Mayank Shekhar about her accidental journey in cinema, from being St. Stephen`s College alumna to becoming a National Award-winning artist. The acclaimed actress, known for her powerful roles in Page 3, Wake Up Sid, and Luck by Chance (the famous Bombay Trilogy), discusses why she never saw herself as a mainstream star and what it means to be an outsider in the Bollywood industry. She candidly defines her own "snob" label, shares her mother Aparna Sen`s influence, and reveals details about her process working with directors like Rituparno Ghosh and Vishal Bhardwaj (Omkara). Konkona also reflects on the early days of her career, getting her famous nickname Koko from Shabana Azmi, and the prep for Mr. and Mrs. Iyer.
03 November, 2025 12:17 PM IST |

Shanaya Kapoor, who is making her Bollywood debut with Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, sits down for an exclusive chat with mid-day alongside her co-star Vikrant Massey, as they gear up for its release on July 11. Helmed by Santosh Singh, the romantic drama takes inspiration from Ruskin Bond’s acclaimed short story The Eyes Have It.
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