‘It Is Not an Unreasonable Thing to Ask’: Mani Ratnam Supports Deepika Padukone's 8-Hour Shifts Demand Amid Vanga Row

Vinay Pathak, Ajay Devgn, Mani Ratnam, celebs who supported Deepika Padukone in Spirit row

Triptii Dimri was picked for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' after Deepika Padukone opted out of the project. Ever since this announcement was made by Vanga, DP has been in constant discussion. It is being said that Deepika had some demands for 'Spirit'. Being a new mom, the actress had demanded to work 8 hours a day and refused to work 15-20 hours. Moreover, she demanded Rs 40 crores for the project. Vanga and Deepika could not find a middle gro…

After Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi Calls For Reasonable Work Hours: ’16-18 Ghanta…’

Pankaj Tripathi talked about setting reasonable work hour boundaries. This comes days after reports about Deepika Padukone demanding 8-hour workday surfaced.

‘It is not an unreasonable thing to ask’: Mani Ratnam supports Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shifts demand amid Vanga row

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam has come out in support of Deepika Padukone after he reported exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit over her demand for a 8-hour shift.

Mani Ratnam backs working mom Deepika Padukone amid 'Spirit' exit row, says 'glad she’s in a position to ask' - Indiaweekly

Renowned filmmaker Mani Ratnam has lent his support to actor Deepika Padukone amid the ongoing controversy surrounding her reported exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming film Spirit. The actor allegedly stepped away from the project after requesting an 8-hour workday clause in her contract—an ask that reportedly didn’t sit well with the makers. While Deepika has not commented on the matter herself, Ratnam, in an interview with News18, address…

Mani Ratnam Backs Deepika's Decision to Reduce Work Shift

Deepika Padukone was initially considered to play the heroine in Spirit, starring Prabhas and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. However, she was reportedly dropped from the project. As per the speculations, she had put some unreasonable demands in front of the makers which neither parties have confirmed. In this context, Mani Ratnam shared his opinion, in favour of Deepika Padukone. During the promotions of Thug Life, Mani Ratnam was asked to sha…

Mani Ratnam backs Deepika Padukone, says 8-hour workday demands are fair

The recent storm over Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit has become a lightning rod for conversations around professionalism, work hours, and respect for personal choices in the film industry. While the exact terms of her departure from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s project remain unofficial, one point that keeps resurfacing is an 8-hour workday demand.Veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam has now added his voice to the discussion, calling the request not only…