Saurabh Shukla on fixed work hours debate.
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News1831-01-2026, 11:39

Saurabh Shukla on Deepika Padukone's Fixed Working Hours Debate: Creative Flow Over Rigid Schedule

  • Veteran actor Saurabh Shukla discusses work-life balance in the film industry, weighing in on the fixed working hours debate.
  • Shukla believes a rigid time limit isn't the main thing; creative flow and the quality of work are more important.
  • He suggests not complaining about working an extra hour if it maintains creative continuity and yields better results.
  • Deepika Padukone's request for an eight-hour shift after motherhood sparked a debate and allegedly led to her being ousted from projects.
  • Padukone defends her demand, advocating for new mothers' support, normalizing eight-hour workdays, and challenging the culture of overworking.

Why It Matters: Saurabh Shukla prioritizes creative flow over strict hours, while Deepika Padukone advocates for an 8-hour workday.

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