Kalki Koechlin talks about Bollywood's work culture
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Moneycontrol31-12-2025, 12:33

Kalki Koechlin Exposes Bollywood's Exhausting Work Culture, Praises International Discipline

  • Kalki Koechlin criticizes Bollywood's chaotic work culture and unpredictable long shifts, contrasting it with international productions.
  • She notes 12-hour shifts in Bollywood rarely start or end on time, leading to exhaustion, especially for the crew.
  • Working on international projects like "Her Song" and "Goldfish" revealed structured sets, strict hours, and regular breaks abroad.
  • Kalki suggests Bollywood can learn from international discipline to create happier and healthier creative environments.
  • She balances her critique by saying international sets could learn emotional depth from Indian cinema.

Why It Matters: Kalki highlights Bollywood's chaotic work hours versus international discipline, urging for healthier set practices.

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