Deepika Padukone sparked a significant discussion in Bollywood by demanding an 8-hour workday on film sets, a condition she stated male actors have been following for years without controversy. Her insistence on this work limit reportedly led to her exit from projects like "Spirit" and "Kalki 2898 AD" sequel, stirring debate about gender disparity and working conditions in the industry. Deepika emphasized that her request was not unfair and highlighted the harsh working environment on sets, especially for women and crew members. She pointed out that male superstars working 8-hour shifts is a long-standing norm that has not made headlines before. Supporting this, actor Abhishek Bachchan resurfaced a comment that Akshay Kumar follows an 8-hour work schedule strictly, illustrating that this practice exists but is rarely discussed openly. The conversation has brought to light issues of sexism and work culture in Bollywood with calls from some industry members to accommodate such requests for healthier work conditions[1][3][4].
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1.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/deepika-padukone-male-actors-have-been-working-8-hour-shifts-for-years-sexism-in-bollywood-10298346/
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/when-kalki-2898-ad-fame-deepika-padukone-confessed-that-this-diljit-dosanjh-song-is-her-absolute-favourite/articleshow/111308272.cms
3.https://www.pinkvilla.com/cinema/priyamani-opens-up-on-deepika-padukones-8-hour-shift-demand-says-should-make-room-for-it-1397650
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/deepika-padukone-work-time-row-abhishek-bachchan-once-revealed-akshay-kumar-does-an-8-hour-shift-saying-zyada-kaam-nahi/articleshow/124471868.cms
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY1jVeDVoR4
6.https://www.deccanherald.com/india/8-hour-shifts-in-bollywood-deepika-padukone-ignites-industry-wide-discussion-3761457
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Citations
1.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/deepika-padukone-male-actors-have-been-working-8-hour-shifts-for-years-sexism-in-bollywood-10298346/
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/when-kalki-2898-ad-fame-deepika-padukone-confessed-that-this-diljit-dosanjh-song-is-her-absolute-favourite/articleshow/111308272.cms
3.https://www.pinkvilla.com/cinema/priyamani-opens-up-on-deepika-padukones-8-hour-shift-demand-says-should-make-room-for-it-1397650
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/deepika-padukone-work-time-row-abhishek-bachchan-once-revealed-akshay-kumar-does-an-8-hour-shift-saying-zyada-kaam-nahi/articleshow/124471868.cms
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY1jVeDVoR4
6.https://www.deccanherald.com/india/8-hour-shifts-in-bollywood-deepika-padukone-ignites-industry-wide-discussion-3761457
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