Konkona Sen Sharma on Gender Gap in Indian Directors: "3% is Abysmal"

• Konkona Sen Sharma addresses the stark gender disparity among Indian film directors, calling the 3% representation of women "abysmal."
• Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor previously revealed that only 3% of 2,500 Indian films were directed by women.
• Konkona emphasizes that decisions are often economically driven, hindering progress towards an equitable society.
• Director Anubhuti Kashyap notes that patriarchy's long-standing influence and delayed opportunities for women contribute to the imbalance.
• The article highlights that major film industries in India remain overwhelmingly male-dominated in direction, with cinematography being even more exclusionary.