Konkona's directorial debut "A Death in the Gunj" won her the honour. The thriller drama stars Ranvir, Vikrant Massey, and Kalki Koechlin, among others.
The actress expressed her happiness over winning the award by tweeting, "Thrilled to receive the award for Best Female Director at MAMI 16! Thanks Universe."
Re-tweeting her post, Ranvir wrote, "Congratulations! A well deserved feather in your cap!"
Konkon and Ranvir announced their separation in 2015 after five years of marriage. They have a child together, son Haroon.