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 …