Konkona Sensharma confirms South Delhi comedy directorial, says 'Don't have the guts' to star in it
Konkona Sensharma shifts genres, co-directing a South Delhi comedy series with Jaydeep Sarkar. She won't act, focusing solely on directing this lighter project.
Last Updated: 10.36 AM, Nov 20, 2025
Konkona Sensharma is about to branch out into a new genre as a director. Although the actor-filmmaker is well known for her dramatic turns and atmospheric direction, she recently announced that she is developing a comedy series. Konkona has previously directed works that mainly dealt with heavy, dramatic subjects; thus, this project marks a big departure from his usual style.
Konkona Sensharma reunites with a long-time collaborator
The upcoming project is a collaborative effort involving a long-time associate. Konkona recently announced that filmmaker Jaydeep Sarkar and she are working on the screenplay and direction. Their prior professional collaboration was on the 2014 short film Nayantara's Necklace, so there's some familiarity between the two.
"I am co-writing and co-directing a comedy show with a college friend, Jaydeep Sarkar. I’m nervous, but it’s about having fun," Konkona said of the new project to HT City.
Setting the scene in South Delhi
Rumours in the industry previously suggested that the project's development was considering a web series format. Unlike Konkona's previous works, this one promises to take a lighter tone with its comedy-romance plot set in South Delhi.
Despite her continued success as an actor—she was in Search: The Naina Murder Case and Metro...In Dino—she has decided to stay completely out of the spotlight for this particular endeavour. Konkona preferred to concentrate entirely on her directing responsibilities, in contrast to a number of her counterparts who do both jobs at once.
Why Konkona Sensharma won't be acting
She gave the following reason for her decision not to appear in the series: "There are so many wonderful actors that I have; why make things difficult for myself? I see artists write and direct projects for themselves, but I don’t have the guts to do it."
The 45-year-old actor-filmmaker's third major directing credit will be this comedy series. She made her directing debut with the critically acclaimed coming-of-age drama A Death In The Gunj (2016), which was praised for its nuanced storyline and stellar ensemble cast. Even more recently, she helmed a segment of Lust Stories 2 in 2023. The sophisticated way her short film The Mirror dealt with gender roles and class issues garnered her high marks from both critics and viewers.
Expanding her range
Konkona is already one of the most unique voices in modern Indian cinema, and by branching out to humour, she is expanding her portfolio even more. Her partnership with Sarkar and the genre's confirmation suggest production is well advanced for the South Delhi-based series, even if neither the premiere date nor the casting details have been formally disclosed.
FAQs:
Q: What is Konkona Sensharma's upcoming directorial project?
A: Konkona Sensharma is currently working on a comedy web series set in South Delhi. This project marks a shift from her usual dramatic themes to a "comedy-romance" genre. Reports indicate the show is being developed for a major streaming platform, likely Amazon Prime Video.
Q: Is Konkona Sensharma acting in her new comedy series?
A: No. Konkona Sensharma has confirmed she will remain strictly behind the camera for this project. She stated she "doesn't have the guts" to direct and act simultaneously, preferring to focus solely on her directorial duties.
Q: Who is Konkona Sensharma collaborating with for her new show?
A: The series is a collaborative effort with filmmaker Jaydeep Sarkar, a long-time associate and college friend. The duo previously worked together on the 2014 short film Nayantara’s Necklace.