Radhika Apte Demands Weekly Offs, Shorter Shifts After Motherhood, Clashes With Producers

• New mother Radhika Apte is advocating for a 5-day work week and 12-hour shifts in Bollywood, clashing with producers over long working hours.
• She views long working hours as the industry's biggest problem and has refused extended shifts, leading to arguments on projects.
• Apte emphasizes the need for work-life balance, especially for parents, stating that hiring nannies or bringing children to sets isn't a solution.
• Her non-negotiable demands include a maximum 12-hour workday (including travel, hair, makeup) and weekly offs.
• This debate follows Deepika Padukone's similar demands for an 8-hour workday, which reportedly led to her removal from a film.

Why It Matters: Radhika Apte, a new mother, is challenging Bollywood's long working hours, demanding shorter shifts and weekly offs.