She got this recognition for her role in ‘Ajeeb Daastaans’

She got this recognition for her role in ‘Ajeeb Daastaans’

She got this recognition for her role in ‘Ajeeb Daastaans’

Two-time National Award-winning actress Konkona Sen Sharma has added another feather to her cap with the 2021 Asian Academy Creative Award for best actress in a leading role.

The 42-year-old actress received this recognition for essaying the role of Bharti Mandal in her Netflix anthology film Ajeeb Daastaans: Geeli Pucchi. Konkona’s portrayal of an assembly-line worker in a chemical factory who is treated like ‘trash’ for not fitting the standards of a ‘conventional woman’ was lauded by many. The anthology also featured Aditi Rao Hydari as Priya who has a sense of disassociation as she lives with her in-laws.

The award came on her 42nd birthday and looks like a perfect gift for the Wake Up Sid actress.

Proud mother Aparna Sen tweeted: “Congratulations to my lovely, talented daughter for winning Best Asian Actress at the Asian Academy Awards! That too on your birthday! So, so proud of you, Coco-ma!”

Other than Konkona, five other Indian shows/films won awards:

Best Actress in a Supporting Role:  Amruta Subhash for Bombay Begums

Best Original Programme by a Streamer/OTT: Mirzapur S2

Best Original Screenplay: Umesh Bist for Pagglait

Best Branded Programme or Series: Cruising Legends: Dawn Patrol

Best Sound: Pagglait