Deepika Padukone's old interview demanding work-life balance surfaces amid Vanga row
An old interview of actor Deepika Padukone, in which she advocates for work-life balance, has resurfaced on social media. Her remarks echo the same demand that reportedly led her to walk out of filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film 'Spirit'.As several celebrities continue to voice their views on the controversy, the resurfaced interview shows that Deepika's demand is not new, and she had raised similar concerns long ago.advertisementIn an interview with Film Companion, Deepika said, "That's also where I could draw the line in terms of my schedule. That's the only place where I could start feeling that I'm not enjoying what I'm doing. The only other time I felt like that was when I was experiencing depression, but that's very different because you have no control over your thoughts and feelings."
"Many years ago, I realised the importance of finding a work-life balance. I don't intend to burnout, I'm not going anywhere," she added.The 39-year-old also addressed the negative connotations of taking a break and emphasised the need to take time out for oneself."Somehow, in our country, including the corporate world, taking leaves or wanting time for yourself carries a connotation of being unprofessional, not hard-working or driven enough. And I disagree. You can be all of those things and still make time for yourself. How are you going to replenish and put energy back into your work if you don't?," Deepika stated.advertisementIn the same interview, Deepika shared that her goal as a producer is to streamline work hours for the crew for better quality output."Streamlining the hours that we work, especially for the crew. There is this sense that if you make people work extra and continuously, you get it done faster. My thinking is the exact opposite - people need to be given enough downtime and rest so that they come back with better energy. That'll help you work faster and improve the quality of your work too," she said.On the professional front, Deepika will be seen next in Shah Rukh Khan's 'King'. She was recently roped in for Atlee's much-anticipated film alongside actor Allu Arjun.- EndsTrending Reel
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