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Madhuri Dixit Weighs In On Bollywood’s 8-Hour Shift Debate: ‘Nobody Should Be Forced’ | Bollywood News

Madhuri Dixit Weighs In On Bollywood’s 8-Hour Shift Debate: ‘Nobody Should Be Forced’ | Bollywood News

Last Updated:December 01, 2025, 21:00 IST Madhuri Dixit reacts to the 8-hour work shift debate linked to Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The actor says work hours are a personal choice and “to each his own.” Madhuri Dixit has reacted to the ongoing debate over 8-hour work shifts in Bollywood, sparked by reports involving Deepika Padukone. The conversation around working hours in Bollywood continues to intensify after reports claimed Deepika Padukone walked out of Spirit because the producers would not agree to her request for an 8-hour work shift. The incident sparked widespread discussion on whether Indian film sets need regulated, humane working hours. Now, Madhuri Dixit has offered her perspective, becoming the latest star to weigh in on the debate. Madhuri Dixit On Working Hours: ‘To Each His Own’ Speaking to ANI, Madhuri reflected on her own long hours on set, especially during the shoot of her upcoming series Mrs Deshpande. She explained that she has always been comfortable with extended workdays but believes every actor should have the freedom to choose. She …

Keerthy Suresh Says 8-Hour Shifts Are Healthier For Film Crews Amid Deepika Padukone Debate | Bollywood News

Keerthy Suresh Says 8-Hour Shifts Are Healthier For Film Crews Amid Deepika Padukone Debate | Bollywood News

Last Updated:November 27, 2025, 07:49 IST Keerthy Suresh breaks down a day on set and says 8-hour shifts would be healthier for actors and technicians, especially amid renewed conversations about long work hours. Keerthy Suresh talks about why 8-hour shifts are better for film crews. With conversations around work hours in the film industry back in the spotlight after Deepika Padukone stepped away from two major projects, Keerthy Suresh has now added her voice to the debate — saying the “ideal” film-set schedule should allow everyone, including technicians, enough time to sleep. While promoting Revolver Rita in Hyderabad, the actress broke down what a day on set really looks like and why an 8-hour work shift makes the most sense. Keerthy explains why actors struggle with long schedules Keerthy said she has worked across all kinds of shifts in her career — sometimes even from 9 AM until 2 AM the next morning — especially during the time she was shooting Mahanati while juggling five other films. But she believes a proper 8-hour shift would …