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Bollywood New Mothers Demand Flexible Schedules as Radhika Apte Seeks Contract Guarantees

She plans to add clauses in upcoming contracts that cap daily shooting hours to allow new mothers more time with their children.

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Benedict Taylor and Radhika Apte had their first child in December last year.
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Radhika Apte on how industry isn't 'conducive' to new mothers: It's really difficult

Overview

  • Radhika Apte intends to include special clauses in her contracts to limit daily work hours now that she is a new mother.
  • Deepika Padukone left Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit after her requests for eight-hour shifts and higher pay went unmet.
  • Ajay Devgn and Kajol have publicly backed calls for eight-to-nine-hour shooting days during the Maa trailer launch.
  • Having written through her pregnancy and rejoined virtual meetings within days of delivery, Apte highlights how extended shoots disconnect mothers from their children.
  • She notes that typical Bollywood shoots exceed 12 hours daily when accounting for makeup and travel, which precludes new mothers from meaningful family time.