Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Bollywood Actors Discuss Fair Working Hours
Some actors in Bollywood are speaking up about wanting shorter work days.
Following Deepika Padukone's request for 8-hour workdays and her subsequent exit from a film, other actors and filmmakers are voicing their support.
They believe it's important to have a good balance between work and life and want to establish limits.
They are advocating for respecting boundaries and working efficiently.
Pankaj Tripathi, Vinay Pathak, Mani Ratnam, and Ajay Devgn supported Deepika Padukone's request for shorter working hours.
Deepika Padukone reportedly left 'Spirit' due to disagreements over working hours.
Padukone requested an eight-hour workday.
Pankaj Tripathi stated the importance of setting boundaries regarding work hours.
Mani Ratnam believes Deepika's request is reasonable and filmmakers should accommodate such needs.
- Who
- Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Mani Ratnam, Ajay Devgn, Vinay Pathak
- What
- Discussions and differing views on work hours within the Bollywood film industry.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Bollywood film industry
- Why
- Deepika Padukone's exit from 'Spirit' was reportedly due to a demand for shorter working hours.
Advocates for Improved Work-Life Balance
Traditional Film Industry Practices
Work Hours
Advocates for Improved Work-Life Balance
Actors and some filmmakers support shorter work hours.
Traditional Film Industry Practices
Traditional practices in the film industry often involve long working hours.
- Actress involved
- Deepika Padukone
- Director of 'Spirit'
- Sandeep Reddy Vanga
- Actor supporting shorter hours
- Pankaj Tripathi
- Padukone's request
- 8-hour workday
- Actor supporting Padukone
- Vinay Pathak
- Filmmaker supporting shorter hours
- Mani Ratnam
- Actor supporting Padukone
- Ajay Devgn
Sources
After Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan, Mani Ratnam defends Deepika Padukone’s reported demands amid her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit: ‘It’s a rightful demand’
Pankaj Tripathi opens up about 16–18 hour workdays, says he's learning to say 'No'
After DP, Pankaj Tripathi calls for reasonable working hours
Vinay Pathak, Ajay Devgn, Mani Ratnam, celebs who supported Deepika Padukone in Spirit row
