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Jyotika, Sonakshi Sinha expose Bollywood’s double standards on Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift row

Jyotika, Sonakshi Sinha expose Bollywood’s double standards on Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift row

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4 min readNew DelhiMay 20, 2026 02:59 PM IST Whenever a successful South Indian star works in a Hindi project, questions comparing the two industries almost inevitably follow. During one such conversation, Jyotika candidly spoke about the stark differences she experienced between Bollywood and the Tamil film industry. The actress revealed that while Bollywood “shut its doors” on her after her first Hindi film failed, the Tamil industry continued to offer her opportunities despite an initial setback. She also reflected on healthier work culture practices in the South, wondering why Deepika Padukone’s demand for an eight-hour work shift became such a controversial issue. ‘Bollywood shut its doors for me’: Jyotika Speaking to Times Entertainment, Jyotika shared: “When my first Hindi film didn’t work at the box office, Bollywood shut the door for me. However, when my first Tamil film didn’t work out, people looked up to my work and flooded me with options. That’s one major difference.” However, the actress also acknowledged that Bollywood has evolved over the years, especially in the way women’s roles …

Why Sameera Reddy calls 8-hour work shifts a ‘luxury’ for women in India: ‘It’s not easy’ | Bollywood News

Why Sameera Reddy calls 8-hour work shifts a ‘luxury’ for women in India: ‘It’s not easy’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readKochiApr 29, 2026 08:29 PM IST The entire Bollywood was taken by storm last year when Deepika Padukone demanded to work an 8-hour shift so she could continue working while being available to her baby daughter as a hands-on mother. The industry, which often conveniently ignores everything, suddenly went up in arms, with several professionals taking indirect jabs at her, as if she were seeking something horrendous. However, some threw their weight behind her, pointing out that the demand was fair. Now, actor Sameera Reddy, who never shies away from speaking her mind, has shared her two cents on the topic. Mentioning that the arguments of both parties carry weight, she chose not to take sides in the debate and instead elaborated on the efforts each side puts in during the production of movies. Must Read | I watched Grey’s Anatomy for 16 years; The Pitt made me realise we were never really in a hospital ‘Those who have pumped in money shouldn’t struggle’ She also stated that a solution is possible only …

Did Ranveer Singh OPPOSE wife Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift view? Old VIRAL video of actor REVEALS…

Did Ranveer Singh OPPOSE wife Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift view? Old VIRAL video of actor REVEALS…

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Did Ranveer Singh OPPOSE wife Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift view? Old VIRAL video of actor REVEALS… Ranveer Singh is now enjoying the success of his most recent film, Dhurandhar, as discussions about the actor and the film take over social media. An old interview with Ranveer has surfaced amid the hype and is currently going viral, igniting new internet discussion.Ranveer Singh is now enjoying the success of his most recent film, Dhurandhar, as discussions about the actor and the film take over social media. An old interview with Ranveer has surfaced amid the hype and is currently going viral, igniting new internet discussion. Deepika Padukone’s decision to work in just 8-hour shifts has been making headlines. Reportedly, this choice made her miss out on key films such as Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD Part 2. While some celebrities openly supported her opinion on work-life balance, others deemed the choice to be disrespectful. Amid this continuing controversy, an old interview of her husband, Ranveer Singh, has reappeared online. His remarks about …

Amid Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift debate, Ranveer’s Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar says: ‘We worked 16-18 hours’

Amid Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift debate, Ranveer’s Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar says: ‘We worked 16-18 hours’

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Since the past few months, the biggest debate online is about shift timings in the Indian film industry. It all started when Deepika Padukone exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film Spirit. Reports suggested that one of her demands, which was not met, was the request of an 8-hour shift as a new mother. Soon, actors and filmmakers from across the country were asked for their opinion on the same. Some sided with Deepika while others were against her stance. Well, Deepika’s actor husband Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar has now revealed how long his team worked on the upcoming film. Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh at Dhurandhar trailer launch At the trailer launch of Dhurandhar today, filmmaker Aditya Dhar lauded his entire team, sharing how they worked for long hours without any complaints. The director shared, “Actors se leke HODs se leke, even assistant se leke even spot dada tak, everybody was like ki yaar is film ke liye jaan deni hai. We have worked 16 hours, 18 hours continuously for one and a half …