Deepika Padukone has expressed that grand, high-budget films like the Rs 500-crore spectacles no longer impress her, especially after her recent exits from two major projects: the sequel of *Kalki 2898 AD* and *Spirit*. Her departure from these films was connected to her desire for balanced, manageable work hours—specifically, she sought fixed 8-hour shooting shifts to prevent burnout, which she critiqued as often being mistaken for commitment in the Indian film industry. This stance led to reported conflicts with the producers, culminating in her exit.[1][2][5][8] Regarding *Kalki 2898 AD* sequel, Deepika had already shot for nearly 20 days but was asked to leave after she demanded a significant pay hike and adherence to reasonable working hours, standing firm on her belief that maintaining work-life balance and well-being should be prioritized over long, tiring schedules. The production house, Vyjayanthi Movies, cited an "inability to find a partnership" and emphasized the project demands "commitment and much more" as reasons for parting ways. The announcement triggered public debate over work culture and double standards in Bollywood, with many supporters defending Deepika's choices and highlighting her commitment, including during pregnancy in the first film.[1][3][5][6] Deepika's comments suggest a shift in her professional priorities—valuing quality of work life and mental health over the mere scale or budget of a project, reflecting her growing awareness about burnout and the need for better working conditions in the film industry.[8]
Citations
1.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/actress-deepika-padukone-breaks-her-silence-on-walking-out-of-spirit-kalki-2898-ad-sequel-10297743/
2.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/deepika-padukone-breaks-silence-on-kalki-sequel-and-spirit-row-a-lot-of-male-superstars-have-been-working-for-8-hours-for-years-and-its-never-made-hea-9429094
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/deepika-padukone-shot-for-20-days-before-kalki-2898-ad-sequel-exit-demanded-hike-thinking-she-is-irreplaceable-report-101758772002779.html
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6saJn5ibdc
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/double-standards-deepika-padukone-finally-breaks-her-silence-on-exit-from-sandeep-reddy-vangas-spirit-and-kalki-2898-ad-sequel/articleshow/124428043.cms
6.https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/after-deepika-padukones-kalki-exit-sparks-backlash-director-naag-ashwin-drops-cryptic-you-cant-change-note-1.500275478
7.https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/lifestyle/entertainment/deepika-padukone-exits-films-balanced-work-hours-aks21
8.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/deepika-padukone-exposes-overwork-and-burnout-amid-kalki-2-spirit-exit-talks-about-motherhood-71174
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Citations
1.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/actress-deepika-padukone-breaks-her-silence-on-walking-out-of-spirit-kalki-2898-ad-sequel-10297743/
2.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/deepika-padukone-breaks-silence-on-kalki-sequel-and-spirit-row-a-lot-of-male-superstars-have-been-working-for-8-hours-for-years-and-its-never-made-hea-9429094
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/deepika-padukone-shot-for-20-days-before-kalki-2898-ad-sequel-exit-demanded-hike-thinking-she-is-irreplaceable-report-101758772002779.html
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6saJn5ibdc
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/double-standards-deepika-padukone-finally-breaks-her-silence-on-exit-from-sandeep-reddy-vangas-spirit-and-kalki-2898-ad-sequel/articleshow/124428043.cms
6.https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/after-deepika-padukones-kalki-exit-sparks-backlash-director-naag-ashwin-drops-cryptic-you-cant-change-note-1.500275478
7.https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/lifestyle/entertainment/deepika-padukone-exits-films-balanced-work-hours-aks21
8.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/deepika-padukone-exposes-overwork-and-burnout-amid-kalki-2-spirit-exit-talks-about-motherhood-71174
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