Rajendra Chawla to Deepika Padukone: 'Get a 9-to-5 job' if you can't work long hours

• Veteran actor Rajendra Chawla reacted to Deepika Padukone's demand for an 8-hour shift for actors, stating that the industry requires longer working hours.
• Chawla emphasized that if one chooses to enter the acting profession, they must adapt to its demands, which often include 12-14 hour shifts.
• He cited the increased volume of work, especially in daily soaps requiring 22-25 minutes of content, as a reason for extended hours.
• Chawla compared current working conditions with the past, noting that actors now have vanity vans and staff, unlike earlier times when even Amitabh Bachchan sat in the sun in costume.
• He shared a personal anecdote about being grateful for facilities like a vanity van, contrasting it with his early theatre days of sleeping in insect-filled rooms.

Why It Matters: Rajendra Chawla advises actors to accept long industry hours or opt for a 9-to-5 job, citing improved facilities.