Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Deepika Padukone's Stance on Work Hours Sparks Debate Amid Dhurandhar's Trailer Launch
Indian actress Deepika Padukone wants the film industry to adopt fixed 8-hour work shifts.
She left two projects because they didn't meet her demands.
Meanwhile, the team of the upcoming movie 'Dhurandhar' worked long hours without complaints, sparking a debate about work hours and gender norms in the industry.
Deepika Padukone advocates for fixed 8-hour work shifts in the film industry
She stepped away from two projects due to not meeting her work hour demands
Dhurandhar's team worked 16-18 hours daily for 1.5 years without complaints, says director Aditya Dhar
Deepika questions industry double standards, citing male actors' 8-hour shifts
Dhurandhar trailer launched, inspired by real-life incidents, releasing December 5
- Who
- Deepika Padukone, Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar cast and crew
- What
- Debated work hours in the film industry
- When
- Recently, Dhurandhar trailer launch on November 18, 2023
- Where
- India
- Why
- To discuss work-life balance and industry norms
Fixed Work Hours
Flexible Work Hours
Work-Life Balance
Fixed Work Hours
Important for mental and physical health
Flexible Work Hours
Can be achieved with flexible hours
- Deepika's Age
- 36
- Deepika's Career Start
- 2006
- Dhurandhar Release Date
- December 5, 2023
- Dhurandhar Director
- Aditya Dhar
- Dhurandhar Cast
- Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun
Sources
Deepika Padukone Reveals Why Rs 500 Crore Films No Longer Excite Her: "Anything That Doesn't Feel True To Me Doesn't Cut It"
Deepika Padukone on stepping back from ₹500-crore projects: ‘It’s not about that anymore’
'We have...': Deepika Padukone REVEALS real reason behind leaving Kalki AD 2 and Spirit?
‘₹600 crore films don’t excite me anymore’: Deepika Padukone on big budget films after Spirit, Kalki exit
Amid Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand, Ranveer Singh watches as Dhurandhar director says cast, crew pulled 16-hour days for 1.5 years
'Not Once Did Anyone Complain': Aditya Dhar Says Dhurandhar Cast Worked For 16-18 Hours For 1.5 Years Amid Deepika Padukone's 8-Hour Shift Row
