Kangana Ranaut Backs Deepika Padukone’s Eight-Hour Work Shift Demand
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has publicly supported fellow star Deepika Padukone’s demand for an eight-hour work shift, asserting that Padukone has earned the right to balance her career with motherhood. The controversy originated from reports of a disagreement between Padukone and the makers of the film Kalki 2898 AD regarding working hours. While some industry figures argued that filmmaking requires flexible schedules unlike corporate jobs, Ranaut emphasized Padukone’s seniority and status as the top actress in the industry. Speaking to ANI, Ranaut reflected on their shared career beginnings in 2006, noting that while they once worked 12-14 hour days driven by ambition, Padukone’s current stature allows her to dictate terms. Ranaut highlighted the societal pressure on women to manage both professional and domestic responsibilities, linking excessive work demands to mental health issues and falling fertility rates. She urged the industry to accommodate female actors’ needs, stating that producers should adjust schedules to retain top talent. This endorsement adds significant weight to the ongoing debate about labor conditions and gender equity in the Indian film industry.
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Kangana Ranaut Backs Deepika Padukone’s Eight-Hour Work Shift Demand
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has publicly supported fellow star Deepika Padukone’s demand for an eight-hour work shift, asserting that Padukone has earned the right to balance her career with motherhood. The controversy originated from reports of a disagreement between Padukone and the makers of the film Kalki 2898 AD regarding working hours. While some industry figures argued that filmmaking requires flexible schedules unlike corporate jobs, Ranaut emphasized Padukone’s seniority and status as the top actress in the industry. Speaking to ANI, Ranaut reflected on their shared career beginnings in 2006, noting that while they once worked 12-14 hour days driven by ambition, Padukone’s current stature allows her to dictate terms. Ranaut highlighted the societal pressure on women to manage both professional and domestic responsibilities, linking excessive work demands to mental health issues and falling fertility rates. She urged the industry to accommodate female actors’ needs, stating that producers should adjust schedules to retain top talent. This endorsement adds significant weight to the ongoing debate about labor conditions and gender equity in the Indian film industry.
The Indian Express