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Deepika Padukone Calls Out 8-Hour Workday Double Standard, Urges Bollywood to Fix Its 'Disorganised' Systems

Speaking after stepping away from two high-profile projects, she said male stars already limit shoots and called for structured, humane scheduling across the industry.

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Overview

  • In interviews published Oct. 9–10, Deepika Padukone said many male superstars have long worked eight-hour days, often Monday to Friday with weekends off, without attracting scrutiny.
  • She described the film business as disorganised and said it needs clear systems to improve work-life balance, comments she made to CNBC-TV18 during events tied to her Live Love Laugh Foundation.
  • Vyjayanthi Movies has officially confirmed she will not be part of the Kalki 2898 AD sequel, and media reports say Triptii Dimri has replaced her in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit.
  • Filmmaker Hansal Mehta publicly questioned entrenched 12-hour “shifts,” saying exhaustion has been normalised, reflecting growing industry discussion of scheduling and labor practices.
  • Padukone has moved ahead with new shoots including King and an upcoming Atlee film, as unverified claims about additional demands continue to circulate without confirmation.