Deepika Padukone defends her 8-hour shift remark, pushes for 'bring your child to work' culture

Did Aditya Dhar take indirect dig at Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shift demand in front of Ranveer Singh? Dhurandhar director says 'we worked for 16-18 hours for...'

Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar has stated that the team worked 16-hour days for 1.5 years for the film, a statement that comes at a time when Deepika Padukone is advocating for standardised 8-hour shifts in the film industry.

Deepika Padukone defends her 8-hour shift remark, pushes for 'bring your child to work' culture

Deepika Padukone is reframing a conversation long overdue in Indian workplaces. While her support for an eight-hour workday made headlines, it’s her push for a more humane, family-friendly work culture, especially the idea of allowing new mothers to bring their children to work, that stands out as the heart of her message. In a recent Harper’s Bazaar India interview, the actor said the film industry has normalised exhaustion, confusing overwork …