Overview
- Padukone told Harper’s Bazaar India that overwork has been normalized in the industry and said eight hours is sufficient for the body and mind.
- She highlighted policies at her own office, including a five-day, eight-hour schedule, maternity and paternity leave, and openness to bringing children to work.
- In a CNBC-TV18 interview, she pointed to a double standard, noting many male superstars keep eight-hour days without attracting similar scrutiny.
- Vyjayanthi Movies has officially said she will not be part of the Kalki 2898 AD sequel, while earlier reports stated she exited Spirit, with Triptii Dimri later cast opposite Prabhas.
- Actors and filmmakers including Vikrant Massey, Kajol, Saif Ali Khan, Neha Dhupia, Mani Ratnam, Vinay Pathak, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Kabir Khan have publicly supported the eight-hour shift push, as discussion continues on social platforms.