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Amid Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour workday demand, Saurabh Shukla says actors ‘should not crib’ about working extra hours | Bollywood News

Amid Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour workday demand, Saurabh Shukla says actors ‘should not crib’ about working extra hours | Bollywood News

3 min readChennaiJan 31, 2026 01:11 PM IST Many actors have shared their two cents on the 8-hour shift debate after Deepika Padukone exited two high-profile projects over the issue. Now, veteran actor Saurabh Shukla has also weighed in, speaking about how the creative process of being an actor does not come with a standard work hours and how continuity matters more while shooting for a project than following a rigid time schedule. Speaking to India Today, Saurabh shared that one should not crib if sometimes they have to work overtime to keep the creative glow going. “If you’re in a flow, I really think that, suddenly, if you’re going half an hour or one hour beyond your working hours, then you should not crib about it because, in bargaining, you’re getting much more. That continuity of thought and continuity of that flow.” Saurabh further shared that instead of focusing on working hours on set, actors should focus on the work. “It (time limit) should be there, but that is not the main thing. The …

Inside Deepika Padukone’s bestie’s New York wedding with Ranveer Singh’s bhangra as he channels Rocky Randhawa | Bollywood News

Inside Deepika Padukone’s bestie’s New York wedding with Ranveer Singh’s bhangra as he channels Rocky Randhawa | Bollywood News

3 min readChennaiUpdated: Jan 29, 2026 10:16 AM IST Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh recently made headlines after they attended her close friend’s wedding in New York, right after celebrating New Year 2026 in the city. Now, more photos from the wedding have gone viral on social media. The photos show Deepika posing calmly with their friends, while Ranveer, on the other hand, is seen bringing his signature energy to the party and dancing his heart out. The photos show Deepika dressed elegantly in a dark purple saree, while Ranveer is seen looking dapper in a blue velvet suit. The couple was seen clapping and enjoying themselves on the dance floor. Other photos show Ranveer dancing with full energy with the bride. He is seen pulling off bhangra moves in the pictures. The following photos show Deepika posing with the bride and the groom along with their families. After Dhurandhar’s blockbuster release in December 2025, Deepika and Ranveer flew to New York to celebrate the New Year along with their daughter, Dua. While they partied …

‘Jawan 2 will happen,’ says Atlee, calls Deepika Padukone her lucky charm: ‘She will be unbelievable in Allu Arjun-starrer’ | Bollywood News

‘Jawan 2 will happen,’ says Atlee, calls Deepika Padukone her lucky charm: ‘She will be unbelievable in Allu Arjun-starrer’ | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiJan 28, 2026 04:43 PM IST Three years ago, Shah Rukh Khan marked a historic comeback with three releases in a single year. While Dunki underperformed at the box office, Pathaan and Jawan shattered records and firmly established him as an action superstar. Among the two, Jawan, directed by Atlee, emerged as a massive standout. The film received overwhelming love from audiences and went on to become Shah Rukh Khan’s highest-grossing film ever. Since then, fans have been eagerly waiting for a sequel. Recently, Atlee addressed the possibility of Jawan 2 and his future collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan during a conversation with India Today. Clarifying the status of the sequel, Atlee shared that Jawan 2 may not be happening anytime soon, though a collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan is always on the table. He said, “I think me and Shah Rukh sir will definitely work on something, but Jawan 2, I personally feel, may happen some years later, not immediately. But definitely, me and Shah Rukh sir will look into something when …

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone attend wedding in New York; fans say ‘Stop serving you guys’ | Bollywood News

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone attend wedding in New York; fans say ‘Stop serving you guys’ | Bollywood News

Actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone started 2026 in style by celebrating the New Year in New York City. The New York vacation, however, did not end with just a New Year’s party, as the celebrity couple were seen attending a wedding in the city. In the pictures, which have been going around the internet, both the actors can be seen posing with a friend. Ranveer can be seen channeling his inner Rocky Randhawa, sporting a bright blue suit paired with a matching shirt and sunglasses. Deepika, on the other hand, opted for a traditional look, wearing a glamorous saree complemented by a choker set. Ranveer Singh at the wedding. ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt’s production house lauds Dhurandhar; cine body pleads with PM Modi to help lift ban on Ranveer Singh’s film in Middle East Deepika Padukone posing with a friend at a wedding. Their fans on the internet reacted to the pictures and their outfits quite positively. One user on Reddit commented, “Ranveer is looking like a Russian mob mafia,” while another user complimented …

Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone were ‘professional’ after breakup, co-actor recalls anticipating fight on Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani set | Bollywood News

Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone were ‘professional’ after breakup, co-actor recalls anticipating fight on Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani set | Bollywood News

Riding high on the thunderous success of Dhurandhar, actor Naveen Kaushik is currently enjoying a wave of excitement and renewed popularity. While the film marks a significant milestone in his career, it is not his first association with mainstream cinema. Naveen has previously appeared in films such as Rocket Singh Salesman of the Year and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, both of which starred Ranbir Kapoor. In a recent conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Naveen reflected on his experiences working with Ranbir and Deepika Padukone, particularly during Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, which marked their first collaboration after their breakup. Addressing the curiosity around their equation on set, Naveen emphasised how professional the two actors were throughout the shoot. “It was completely professional. Like everyone else, we also thought a fight might break out anytime, and we were almost anticipating that if something happened, we’d witness it and have some gossip to talk about. But nothing like that happened. They were absolutely professional on set. Our shoot was extremely gruelling, not because of long working hours, but because …

Redefining stardom: How Deepika Padukone rewrote the role of Bollywood’s leading lady

Redefining stardom: How Deepika Padukone rewrote the role of Bollywood’s leading lady

Deepika Padukone – who turns 40 today – didn’t enter the showbiz industry to be a leading lady. Slowly, and almost deliberately, she rewrote the rulebook. For a long time in Bollywood, the concept of a leading lady came with ready-made rulebook. She was expected to look perfect, romance the hero flawlessly, and have nothing much to add when the plot demanded either heroism or emotional depth. Then arrived Deepika Padukone! Slowly, but with consistent efforts, she rewrote the rulebook. But did she change thing overnight? No. Deepika made her Bollywood debut with Om Shanti Om in the most traditional way. She looked beautiful, elegant, and was comfortably put in a male-star-driven story. But what really gave her an edge over others was intent. She didn’t find comfort in playing safe versions of herself. Instead, she made conscious efforts to take up different roles and stretch limits of what a typical heroine could actually do and lead. For instance, consider Cocktail. The film – which had released in 2012 – is often referred to …

Deepika Padukone got ‘skin lightening treatments’, claims YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, actor’s fans defend her: ‘He was against Dhurandhar so…’ | Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone got ‘skin lightening treatments’, claims YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, actor’s fans defend her: ‘He was against Dhurandhar so…’ | Bollywood News

After taking a dig at Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, content creator Dhruv Rathee has now called out Bollywood actresses for getting skin-lightening treatments, including the actor’s wife, actor Deepika Padukone. In his latest video on YouTube, titled The FAKE Beauty of Bollywood Celebrities, Rathee claimed that many actors like Kajol, Bipasha Basu, and Priyanka Chopra have got such procedures done. But, his allegations didn’t sit well with Deepika’s fans and they jumped to defend her on social media. “The beauty that you think is God-gifted, has actually become doctor-gifted,” he said, while pointing out at Bollywood celebrities in the video. Then, he mentioned a few cosmetic surgery procedures, including, nose jobs, lip fillers, fat removal, jawline augmentation, face lift, botox, and others, alleging that most Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities get these done to make the general public feel insecure. He then showed clips of several celebs accepting that they have gotten under the knife, and debunked the ones who haven’t publicly admitted it. ALSO READ | ‘Don’t make it a Hindu-Muslim issue’: Dhurandhar actor reacts to …

Madhuri Dixit says she works 12-hour days amid Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift debate; calls herself a ‘workaholic’ | Bollywood News

Madhuri Dixit says she works 12-hour days amid Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift debate; calls herself a ‘workaholic’ | Bollywood News

Many celebrities have weighed in on the 8-hour shift debate after new mom Deepika Padukone demanded the same and stepped away from high-profile projects like the sequel of Kalki 2898 AD and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit. Deepika has been advocating for work-life balance for everyone on a film set for a long time, but she took a stronger stance, especially after becoming a mother to her daughter Dua. Recently, actor Madhuri Dixit, who left the film industry after getting married to US-based Dr Shriram Nene, spoke about working limited hours. Speaking to ANI, Madhuri admitted that when she was at the top of her game in the 90s, actors had no concept of work-life balance. Even today, when she worked on her upcoming project Mrs Deshpande, Madhuri admitted that she worked on it for 12 or more hours every day. She said, “The thing is that when we did ‘Mrs Deshpande’, we were working 12-hour shifts every day, like maybe more sometimes. So, I think to each his own. I’m a workaholic.” Madhuri, however, also admitted …

Deepika Padukone’s 82°E, which faced Rs 37 cr losses in 2 years, reduces price of products, most expensive product costs Rs 2900 | Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone’s 82°E, which faced Rs 37 cr losses in 2 years, reduces price of products, most expensive product costs Rs 2900 | Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone launched her skincare line 82°E in 2022 and if reports are to be believed, it appears that the brand might not be in best financial condition currently. Ever since its launch, Deepika’s brand has been constantly criticised for its expensive products, even though many premium skincare brands are priced similarly. The criticism was often based on the grounds that Deepika’s brand was fairly new and was yet to prove its worth when they expected the customers to pay full price for trying new products. Unlike other skincare brands, Deepika’s brand did not associate itself with any parent company, which could back its claims about efficacy. However, 3 years later, it appears that the brains behind 82°E might have made some changes in the company’s pricing structure. When the brand launched in 2022, it had 12 products priced between Rs 1,200 and Rs 2,900. Now, the brand has 14 products priced between Rs 450 and Rs 2,900. The company has introduced various mini-versions and it appears that this was in the hope that the …

Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour workday demand shouldn’t be news, says Haq director: ‘Existed for decades now’ | Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour workday demand shouldn’t be news, says Haq director: ‘Existed for decades now’ | Bollywood News

When Deepika Padukone recently demanded an 8-hour workday on a film set, it raised eyebrows. So much so that almost everyone in the Hindi film industry has since spoken about the issue. While some have said that they don’t look at the clock while they are shooting, and neither does their crew, others, like Deepika, have pointed out that the demand for limited work hours is common practice while negotiating a contract. Recently, Haq director Suparn Varma also weighed in on the same and said that this practice of actors making demands before signing a film has been in existence for decades now and it is during the negotiation stage that the actors and producers often agree upon the work hours, entourage and other paraphernalia that an actor needs. He said that if he were to work with Deepika, and if on a particular day, he needed more time from her, he would make that request well in advance. He added that actors often make such kind of concessions when asked. In a chat shared …