Deepika Padukone reportedly walked out of Spirit due to creative and professional differences, including an eight-hour work demand and discussions over profit-sharing terms.
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News1819-12-2025, 08:45

Ranbir's Co-Star Backs Deepika's 8-Hr Shift Demand: 'Lot Of Time Waste Happens On Set'

  • Deepika Padukone's demand for an 8-hour shift post-motherhood sparked a debate on work-life balance in the film industry.
  • Actress Hasleen Kaur, Ranbir Kapoor's co-star, supports Deepika, citing significant time wastage on film sets.
  • Hasleen suggests efficient management could reduce 12-14 hour workdays, advocating for tighter timelines.
  • She notes that exceeding 12-hour shifts incurs extra costs for technicians, which should incentivize producers to be more efficient.
  • Deepika Padukone previously spoke about fighting for better working conditions and pay parity in Bollywood silently and with dignity.

Why It Matters: Film industry faces calls for better work-life balance and efficient production to reduce long hours.

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