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.

While you would generally see male dholki players dominating the Indian traditional percussion scene, Devyani Mohol has been leaving spellbound with her Dholki beats. Devyani today stands as Maharshtra’s first female dholki player but just like always - breaking the barriers is never easy. From proving her mettle to overcoming societal biases, Devyani’s journey has been nothing short of inspirational. As we celebrate Women’s Day 2025, here is a peek into Devyani’s journey of becoming Maharashtra’s first woman Dholki player.