Konkona Sen Sharma says there’s motherhood penalty for working mothers in business: Fathers develop into senior

Jul 01, 2025 06:12 AM IST

Konkona Sen Sharma shared her tackle sustaining work-life steadiness as an actor in addition to a mom. She can be seen subsequent in Metro In Dino.

Actor Konkona Sen Sharma is gearing up for the discharge of Anurag Basu’s Metro In Dino. In an interview with Firstpost, the actor shared her tackle sustaining a work-life steadiness within the business and what wants to alter. (Also learn: Sara Ali Khan says mother Amrita Singh studying trolls’ feedback about her is hurtful: ‘If I might block her social media’)

Konkona Sen Sharma mentioned society ‘expects’ working moms to take part to the calls for of labor in each manner.(AFP)

What Konkona mentioned

During the interview, Konkona mentioned, “I genuinely need to say that in at present’s day and age, there’s a sure motherhood penalty in any business, which occurs. It’s known as the fatherhood premium and the motherhood penalty. Because what occurs is that fathers, as they’ve youngsters they usually develop into an increasing number of senior, they earn an increasing number of. But for ladies with each youngster, there’s a monetary setback since you’re not in a position to type of take part in the best way society expects you to or for that matter what the workplace work calls for.”

‘Governments should type of change insurance policies for working moms’

She went on so as to add, “Now what’s going to occur in the end is that ladies will not be incentivized to have youngsters in any respect as a result of it’s changing into an increasing number of troublesome. You know, to take part within the work life, and to be mom on the similar time is changing into an increasing number of troublesome. So, I really feel that that is one thing that finally the governments should type of change insurance policies for working moms. Otherwise it’s not going to occur.”

Konkona received married to Ranvir Shorey in 2010. They separated in 2015 and divorced in 2020. They have a son named Haroon.

Metro In Dino additionally stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Pankaj Tripathi, Neena Gupta, and Anupam Kher. The movie is scheduled to launch on July 4.

Related Posts

Shapewear for Your Bridal Outfits The Ultimate Guide for Brides

When we talk about weddings, the first thing that comes to mind is the stunning bridal outfit. Lehengas, sarees, gowns, and everything dreamy. Brides plan their looks months in advance,…

5 Best Ways To Store And Organize Your Bra

You know that one drawer full of crumpled-up clothing with a mix of mateless socks, wrinkled underwear and misshapen bras? Not only does this clutter cost you time every morning,…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You Missed

Vijay Sethupathys Muthu Alias Kaattaan gets release date; teaser unveiled

Vijay Sethupathys Muthu Alias Kaattaan gets release date; teaser unveiled

The Genius of Trees: Read an excerpt from the book by Harriet Rix

The Genius of Trees: Read an excerpt from the book by Harriet Rix

Lamborghini seized after Kanpur crash released after 8.5 crore bond payment

Lamborghini seized after Kanpur crash released after  8.5 crore bond payment

Prague Masters: Gukesh suffers shock defeat to van Foreest, Aravindh draws with Maghsoodloo

Prague Masters: Gukesh suffers shock defeat to van Foreest, Aravindh draws with Maghsoodloo

The Kerala Story 2 box office prediction: Controversy buzz doesn’t help sequel, film to open at less than half of part 1

The Kerala Story 2 box office prediction: Controversy buzz doesn’t help sequel, film to open at less than half of part 1

Subedaar: Full music album of Anil Kapoors upcoming actioner out

Subedaar: Full music album of Anil Kapoors upcoming actioner out