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Konkona Sen Sharma Cringes at Calling Herself an "Artiste"

Konkona Sen Sharma reveals a self-critical perspective, admitting she sometimes cringes at labeling herself an artiste. She emphasizes introspection and building a rich inner world over focusing on external perception. The actress contrasts this with her character in the upcoming film 'Accused', who is overly concerned with how the world views her. Her new movie is scheduled to begin streaming on Netflix.

Key Points: Konkona Sen Sharma on Self-Reflection and "Accused" Film

  • Actress discusses self-perception
  • Emphasizes building a rich inner world
  • Reflects on limited control over public image
  • Upcoming film 'Accused' on Netflix
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Konkona Sen Sharma: Sometimes I even cringe a little bit to call myself an artiste

National Award-winning actress Konkona Sen Sharma discusses introspection, her self-critical nature, and her upcoming Netflix film 'Accused'.

"sometimes I'll even cringe a little bit to call myself an artiste - Konkona Sen Sharma"

Mumbai, Feb 26

National Award-winning actress Konkona Sen Sharma, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming streaming movie 'Accused' is a bit self-critical.

The actress spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film, and shared that sometimes she feels cringed out to call herself an artiste.

When asked about her relationship with power, and how does she manoeuvre her way around power, the social capital that she has as one of the distinguished artistes of a country, she told IANS, "I'm not really seeing it like that, actually, because I think from the inside, it's very different. I can't see myself from the outside. So actually, I try not to think about that very much. I'm just like, you know, pretty inward looking and seeing, sometimes I'll even cringe a little bit to call myself an artiste".

When asked if she is too self-critical, she said, "No, I think it's just fine. I'm not one of those people, who are like, 'Everything is amazing about me. And you must not question anything about me or my family or anything else'. It's nice to be introspective. It's nice to self-reflect. It's interesting to change your mind. And not like my character of Doctor Geetika in the film, I think not to be too concerned or try not to be too concerned about how the world is viewing you".

"I don't know how much we can control what other people think of us and how we're viewed on the outside. We have very little control over our image, so to speak. And it's interesting to break that from time to time. So it's better not to focus on that too much. And, you know, to just build your inner world, to build a rich inner world", she added.

'Accused' is set to stream on Netflix on February 27, 2026.

- IANS

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Rohit P
"Build a rich inner world" - what a beautiful thought. 🧠 In today's social media age where everyone is obsessed with their image, this is such important advice. More power to her!
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Ananya R
I love Konkona's work, but I have to respectfully disagree here. She IS an artiste, and a brilliant one. Her performances in 'Mr. and Mrs. Iyer' and 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' prove that. She shouldn't cringe, she should own it!
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David E
This introspection is what makes her such a compelling performer. You can see the depth in her roles. It's a stark contrast to the larger-than-life personas we usually see in Bollywood. Can't wait for the new film.
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Karthik V
As someone who works in the creative field, I totally get this feeling. Sometimes you feel like an imposter. But her perspective is healthy - focusing on the work rather than the label. Good lesson for all of us.
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Sarah B
February 2026 is so far away! 😅 But if it's a Konkona Sen Sharma film, it's worth the wait. She always chooses interesting projects. Her self-awareness is probably why her characters feel so real.

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