Acclaimed actor and filmmaker Konkona Sensharma, known for her powerful portrayals and socially conscious storytelling, is back on screen as ACP Sanyukta Roy in Search: The Naina Murder Case. Directed by Rohan Sippy, the web series premiered on JioHotstar on October 10 and has already drawn attention for its gripping narrative and Konkona’s intense performance. In a chat with Zoom, Konkona opened about the show and more.

Konkona talks about women’s safety on film sets

In an exclusive conversation with Zoom, Konkona opened up about a topic she feels strongly about, women’s safety and representation on film sets. Reflecting on how much has changed in the past two decades, she said, “20 years ago there were far fewer women on set and and and now there are more and they are all often for practical things. For example, if you want more women on set, you have to have better bathrooms. Many young women don’t go to school because they don’t have access to good bathrooms. Or because our travel is such that you do need like proper pickup and drop in the middle of the night and things like that and safety.”

Questioning intention of many men, the actress added, “You have to look out for these things. There are so many men who have such predatory behaviour. How do you deal with that? We’re still learning but it’s only through conversations I guess that we can start marginally making a difference.”

Watch the full interview here:

More about Search: The Naina Murder Case

In Search: The Naina Murder Case, Konkona plays ACP Sanyukta Roy, a sharp, no-nonsense investigator caught between a high-profile case and her crumbling marriage. The story follows the brutal murder of a teenage girl named Naina, which shakes the city and uncovers layers of political intrigue and corruption. Despite personal turmoil, ACP Roy remains determined to deliver justice.

The show also stars Abhishek Bhalerao, Shraddha Das, and Shiv Panditt in pivotal roles. With its dark, suspenseful tone and strong female lead, the series not only delivers a thrilling mystery but also echoes real-world conversations about women navigating male-dominated spaces, both on and off-screen.