Deepika Padukone’s decision to walk away from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit in late May 2025—reportedly due to her request for a capped 8‑hour shooting day—has ignited a wide‑ranging discussion on fair work hours in the film industry.
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00:00Deepika Padukone's decision to walk out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's spirit in late May
00:042025, reportedly over her demand for an 8-hour work shift, has reignited a major conversation
00:10about work-life balance and working hours in Bollywood.
00:13Hadoopya, supporting Deepika on June 9, 2025, posted on Instagram,
00:17New moms need practical support, instead we get shamed or sidelined.
00:21I support Deepika's reasonable request for fare and considerate working hours.
00:25While the internet took sides, more voices are now backing Deepika.
00:28Actor Ajay Devgan said most honest filmmakers wouldn't mind Deepika's demand,
00:328-9 hour shifts are already common and most of the industry understands this.
00:36Director Mani Ratnam, in an interview, said Deepika's request was a rightful demand
00:40and an absolute necessity that filmmakers prioritise and work around.
00:44Rana, in an interview with Lalantop, also weighed in on the debate, stating,
00:48it's a job, you can't be forced to do a job, it's different for everybody and it's not a general discussion.
00:53Work hours in cinema vary by region, project and personal choice,
00:57adding that some actors work just four hours and still deliver more than others.
01:01On May 26, 2025, Vanga fired off a vague post on X, accusing an unnamed actor of dirty PR,
01:07putting down a younger actor and calling her a frustrated cat.
01:11Deepika remarked about staying true to her inner voice at a Cartier event in Stockholm.
01:15In another interview, she emphasised standing by her decisions and finding balance.
01:19Many consider these to be indirect digs at Vanga.
01:22While Deepika's stand has opened up a wider conversation about work culture in showbiz.
01:26What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.