Konkona Sensharma Explains Why Son Haroon Uses Ex-Husband Ranvir Shorey’s Surname: Asked Him If…

Konkona Sensharma has always been known for her honesty, grace, and individuality - both on and off screen. The talented actor and filmmaker recently opened up about her personal life. From sharing insights

about her values to explaining how her son Haroon came to use her ex-husband Ranvir Shorey’s surname, Konkona spoke about her journey as a woman and a mother.

Konkona Sensharma opens up about deciding her son's surname

In an interview with Mid Day, Konkona spoke about how her core values have stayed unchanged since childhood and said, "I have been the same since I was 9 years old; the values haven't changed. I may have become a bit smarter, slightly hardened, and more confident. But the values remain the same for me as they were when I was 9."She also shared the story behind her own name, revealing how she decided to keep both her parents’ surnames. Konkona said, "I do use Sen Sharma as one word now, as it is easier and quicker. That is the thing about my parents and grandparents. They were very cool, they never infantilised me and treated me like a sovereign identity of my own." "I was probably 4 or 5 when they asked me 'Do you want to be Konkona Sen or Konkona Sharma'. I thought, Why not have both? I felt like if I picked one, either of my parents would feel bad. And then I had to live with this long name for the rest of my life. My college career, my entire school career, they would mispronounce my name. It has been quite a journey," she further added.

Speaking about her son Haroon, she said, "We decided just to stick with Shorey. It didn't make sense to me. If I do Sen Sharma, it isn't my mom's maiden name. And if they wanted to take on the last name of the spouse, the name wouldn't end. Having done that to myself, I asked him if he could add a middle name if he wants later, but till then let's just keep Haroon Shorey."