Recently, Deepika Padukone talked about the controversy surrounding her demand for an 8-hour workday and her departure from films like Spirit and the Kalki 2898 AD sequel. She brought attention to the inadequacy and gender bias in the Indian film industry.
Deepika Padukone Discusses the Debate
According to Deepika, there has never been any news or controversy surrounding the fact that male superstars have been working 8-hour shifts for years. She emphasized that women are frequently perceived as being pushy or demanding when they request comparable working hours. This demonstrates the blatant gender bias in the field.
Need for Better Structure in Bollywood
Bollywood has never truly operated like an industry, despite being referred to as such, Deepika revealed. The workplace is highly chaotic, and everyone—especially women—needs fair working hours and appropriate procedures.
Leave Spirit and Kalki in 2898 AD
In order to spend more time with her daughter, Dua, Deepika decided to leave Spirit and work just eight hours a day. She chose to depart after her request was denied. She also departed from the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD after the producers stated that the movie needed more dedication. These departures sparked conversations about how women, in contrast to men, are criticized for juggling work and personal obligations.
Upcoming Films
After these projects, Deepika started shooting for King, which stars Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan. She will also appear in Atlee’s AA22xA6 with Allu Arjun.
