Sunita Ahuja — speaking plainly — just reminded Bollywood why working parents deserve better on-set hours. Sunita backed Deepika Padukone's call for an eight‑hour shooting day, saying Deepika is "right" because she's a good mother and producers should factor family responsibilities into scheduling[1]. Hook — the quick grab Imagine finishing a 12–14 hour shoot and missing dinner with your child; now imagine an industry where that's the exception, not the rule. That's the change Sunita Ahuja is urging by supporting Deepika Padukone's push for eight‑hour shifts on film sets[1]. Why this matters - Human cost of long shoots: Extended shooting days make it hard for parents — especially primary caregivers — to be present for children's routines and milestones, a point Sunita highlighted when she said she always prioritized caring for her kids herself and thinks producers should "think" about such realities[1]. - Influence of senior figures: When established industry figures like Sunita publicly back shorter, humane hours, it increases pressure on producers and unions to consider formal guidelines that protect talent and crew[1]. - Precedent and momentum: Deepika's demands (which included profit-sharing and other conditions) already led to her exiting projects like Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit and sparked wide debate; Sunita's support amplifies that conversation from the perspective of family and caregiving responsibilities[1]. What producers and creatives can do - Adopt reasonable maximum shoot-day policies (e.g., 8–10 hours) and schedule demanding scenes earlier in the day[1]. - Provide on-set childcare or flexible call times for parents so they can manage work and caregiving. - Negotiate profit-sharing and creative protections transparently so actors can make choices that balance career and family without jeopardizing fairness[1]. A few counterpoints to consider - Production realities: Some shoots (stunts, location constraints, weather) make strict 8‑hour limits challenging; thoughtful scheduling and higher budget allocations for extra days can be solutions rather than sacrificing safety or quality. - Industry-wide change needs structure: Informal support is helpful, but lasting change typically requires collective bargaining, guild rules, or producer agreements to avoid uneven adoption. Voice of experience In her vlog Q&A, Sunita drew on personal experience — she said she never entrusted her kids solely to servants and that after an eight‑hour shoot it's important to give time to your children, which is why she backs Deepika's stance[1]. Embed (free, relevant image)
Call to action What do you think — should Bollywood formally adopt eight‑hour shoot days for actors with caregiving responsibilities, or are there better ways to balance production needs and family life? Comment below with your view and share this post to keep the conversation going.Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/govindas-wife-sunita-ahuja-extends-support-to-deepika-padukones-8-hour-shift-demand-saying-she-is-right-because-she-is-a-good-mother/articleshow/126083534.cms
2.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/pichle-janam-main-yeh-star-hoga-sunita-ahuja-talks-about-peg-dogs-confidence-aa-ws-l-9776542.html
3.https://hamaraphotos.com/news/sunita-ahuja-supports-deepika-padukones-call-for-8-hour-shifts-for-actors.html
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