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Madhuri Dixit on Work Hours
Madhuri Dixit, a famous Bollywood actor, talked about the debate on whether actors should have 8-hour work shifts.
She said that everyone should have the freedom to choose their own work hours.
She mentioned that during the shooting of her new show, Mrs Deshpande, she worked 12-hour shifts every day.
Madhuri believes that actors should not be forced to follow a set standard and that it's a personal decision.
Another actress, Rani Mukerji, also said that flexible working hours have always been based on mutual understanding between actors and producers.
Madhuri is known for her iconic films and has won several awards for her performances.
Madhuri Dixit weighed in on the debate over 8-hour work shifts in Bollywood, advocating for personal choice.
She mentioned that during the shooting of Mrs Deshpande, she worked 12-hour shifts every day.
Madhuri emphasized that actors should not be pressured to conform to a set standard of work hours.
Rani Mukerji also expressed her views, stating that flexible working hours are based on mutual understanding.
Madhuri continues to be one of Bollywood's most revered actresses, known for her iconic films and award-winning performances.
- Who
- Madhuri Dixit, Bollywood actor
- What
- Discussing the debate over 8-hour work shifts in Bollywood
- When
- December 1, 2023
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To highlight the importance of personal choice in work hours
- Actor
- Madhuri Dixit
- Issue Addressed
- 8-hour work shifts in Bollywood
- Actor's Stance
- Personal choice, not a one-size-fits-all solution
- Upcoming Project
- Mrs Deshpande (OTT series)
- Work Hours During Mrs Deshpande
- 12-hour shifts every day
- Other Actor's View
- Rani Mukerji: Flexible working hours based on mutual understanding
Sources
'Theres always a pay parity...in any field': Madhuri Dixit on issue of pay gap in Bollywood
'I think to each his own': Madhuri Dixit on 8-hour work shift debate amid Deepika-Sandeep Reddy Vanga row
Madhuri Dixit On 8-Hour Shifts Amid Deepika Padukone Row: "We Worked 12-Hour Shifts Every Day"
Madhuri Dixit On Bollywood’s Pay Disparity: ‘Women Should Be Paid More, Not Less’
Madhuri Dixit says she works 12-hour days amid Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift debate; calls herself a ‘workaholic’
