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Kajal Aggarwal backs Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand: ‘Have similar clauses in my contract’ | Bollywood News

Kajal Aggarwal backs Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand: ‘Have similar clauses in my contract’ | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiJul 4, 2026 06:47 PM IST The male stars in the Hindi film industry have long enjoyed the privilege of fixed working shifts. Yet, when Deepika Padukone reportedly sought the same, it sparked a debate that continues to make headlines, with several actresses stepping forward in her support. The latest to voice her support is Kajal Aggarwal. In a recent interview with Zoom, Kajal revealed that she, too, has introduced specific clauses in her contracts after becoming a mother. ‘Can’t work around the clock’ “I also have clauses written in my contract now where I specify my working hours and say that I don’t work on Sundays, so that I can dedicate that time to my child. I can’t work around the clock like I used to,” Kajal said. Explaining her decision, she added, “It’s all about priorities. You work so hard to eventually be in a position of choice, to be in a place where you can make a very simple request, and it’s not too much to ask for. It …