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Deepika Padukone’s call for an 8-hour work shift has once again pushed the spotlight on long and exhausting work hours in the entertainment industry. As opinions remain divided, veteran actor Kanwarjit Paintal has spoken candidly about how the culture of extended shifts has taken a toll on actors, especially those without star power. ‘We worked…
Sunita Ahuja, spouse of the celebrated film star Govinda, recently lent her voice to support Deepika Padukone’s push for eight-hour workdays, underlining the necessity of juggling demanding careers with the responsibilities of parenting. Reflecting on her journey, Ahuja recommended that producers take into account the significance of such work schedules. Govinda‘s wife, Sunita Ahuja, has…
Deepika Padukone has been in the news for her exit from two major movies, ‘Spirit’ and ‘Kalki 2’. Reports suggested that after becoming a mother, the actor sought shorter shifts, a move that reportedly did not sit well with the filmmakers. This has led to a debate on the eight-hour shift demand and if it…
Amidst the buzz of Deepika Padukone’s exit from ‘Spirit’, veteran actor Rakesh Bedi shared his insights on the ongoing debate surrounding 8-hour work shifts in the film industry. He pointed out that creative endeavors defy rigid schedules, often influenced by evolving set designs and fluctuating deadlines. Read on to know more in detail. Rakesh Bedi,…
Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan have shared their thoughts on the growing industry debate around Deepika Padukone’s stance on implementing an eight-hour work shift in the film industry. In a recent conversation, the two actor-producers shared their honest take on the subject and why they felt that set working hours was “not possible in cinema.”…
The debate over fixed working hours in Indian cinema has escalated ever since reports suggested that Deepika Padukone stepped away from Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD after requesting an 8-hour workday. The topic has now prompted candid responses from Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, and producer Archana Kalapathi, each offering a perspective shaped by their own…
Deepika Padukone has been in the news ever since her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga‘s ‘Spirit’ followed by the sequel to ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. Reports suggested that it was due to some of the demands of the actress like pay parity and also 8-hour shift. This led to a debate on whether an eight-hour shift…
Bollywood is currently debating work-life balance after reports that Deepika Padukone requested an eight-hour workday following motherhood. The actress was reportedly dropped from two major projects – ‘Spirit’ and ‘Kalki 2’, allegedly because of her decision.Now, Rakul Preet Singh has stepped in with her take on the controversy, stressing that work hours are personal and…
The trailer of Ranveer Singh’s much-awaited film ‘Dhurandhar’ was finally launched today at an event attended by the actor and director Aditya Dhar. While the trailer drew appreciation online, Dhar also commented about long working hours while filming. Aditya Dhar reveals team worked for 16-18 hours During the trailer launch, the filmmaker openly praised the…
The 8-hour shift debate in Bollywood is still one of the most talked-about subjects. Recently, ‘Delhi Crimes Season 3’ actress Shefali Shah shared her view on the ongoing debate. She highlighted how actors can accommodate according to the needs of the project, but long working hours can’t be unsaid norm. She also highlighted how a…
