Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Vaani Kapoor Weighs In on Deepika's 8-Hour Shift Demand
Vaani Kapoor, who is in the show Mandala Murders on Netflix, shared her thoughts on Deepika Padukone's wish for shorter workdays.
Kapoor thinks it's a personal choice, but shorter hours can be better for actors.
She has worked very long hours herself.
She also discussed pay differences for actors in Bollywood and says that she is thankful for what she gets now because she's still building her career.
Vaani Kapoor, star of Netflix's Mandala Murders, discussed Deepika Padukone's request for 8-hour work shifts.
Kapoor believes that working hours should be a choice, but it's healthier to have a decent number of hours.
Kapoor shared her experiences working extended hours on set.
Kapoor also talked about pay disparity in Bollywood, saying she hasn't reached a level to demand more.
Kapoor feels whatever she gets is enough for her as long as she keeps getting to do what she wants.
- Who
- Vaani Kapoor and Deepika Padukone.
- What
- Vaani Kapoor discussed Deepika Padukone's request for 8-hour work shifts and pay disparity in Bollywood.
- When
- In an exclusive interview, recently.
- Where
- Firstpost.
- Why
- To provide insights into the film industry's working conditions and pay structures.
Supports Shorter Workdays
Those with alternative opinions (unspecified)
Shift Length
Supports Shorter Workdays
Deepika Padukone requested 8-hour work shifts.
Those with alternative opinions (unspecified)
Vaani Kapoor says its better to have a decent amount of working hours.
Pay Disparity
Supports Shorter Workdays
Advocates for equal pay based on role
Those with alternative opinions (unspecified)
Vaani Kapoor has not yet achieved enough stature to demand a particular salary and is happy with her current pay.
- Actor
- Vaani Kapoor
- Show
- Mandala Murders
- Main Topic
- Work hours in Bollywood
- Shift Length Demand
- 8 hours (Deepika Padukone)
- Issue Discussed
- Pay Disparity
Sources
Deepika Padukone Finds Support In Vikas Manaktala Over 8-Hour Shift Demand, But Special Ops 2 Actor Says '12 Hours Is Cake Walk For Me' | Exclusive
Yuvika Chaudhary Weighs In On Deepika Padukone’s 8-Hour Shift Demand: ‘Itna Bhi Ruthless...’
