Overview

• Vidya Balan told The Hollywood Reporter India that offering new mothers the option of eight-hour shoot days is a fair accommodation embraced in other industries.
• Balan contrasted her stance with her own schedule, noting she regularly works 12-hour shoots because she is not a mother and her film projects demand longer days.
• Rashmika Mandanna said that film teams should negotiate work-hour agreements at the outset to suit each production’s requirements.
• Industry discussions now include potential fee reductions or profit-sharing arrangements in exchange for shortened daily schedules.
• Despite support from leading actors and directors, Bollywood has not yet formalized any industry-wide limits on shoot hours for parents.