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Soha Ali Khan on Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shift demand: "Lost my friends, my identity, temporarily lost my husband also and…"
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 99 actress was quoted saying, 'I lost my entire identity in motherhood. I lost my friends, I temporarily lost my husband.' read more After Kajol, Madhoo Shah, Anurag Basu, and Konkona Sen Sharma, it's time for Soha Ali Khan to back Deepika Padukone for her 8-hour shift demand post the Spirit fiasco. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 99 actress was quoted saying, 'I lost my entire identity in motherhood. I lost my friends, I temporarily lost my husband. I forgot everything. I chose to have Inaaya late as well, when I was 38. Because I understood it's going to happen.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She added, 'I tend to do one thing very passionately. So for the first three years, it was all about her—to the extent that I had to find balance again. But that's my personality. So I understood that work and friendship would take a back seat.' Soha on her anxiety But still, by 7 p.m. I start getting anxious because it's my bedtime ritual with her. So even when I was on set, I burst into tears once because we were in Rajasthan, shooting, and I hadn't seen her all day Khan also said, 'I totally understand where Deepika is coming from. At 7, if you don't pack up with me, I'll run off. I'm sure some people will be like, 'Don't hire her (Soha) because she could be tough—she's going to want to run home after 7.'' What Sandeep Reddy Vanga tweeted against Deepika Padukone Vanga exploded by saying, 'When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA(Non Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are….Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story?' The filmmaker who made Kabir Singh and Animal added, 'I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it. Aisa karo…. Agli baar poori kahani bolna… kyunki mujhe jarra bhi farak nahi padtha.'
Indian Express
07-06-2025
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- Indian Express
Rana Daggubati weighs in on Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Reddy Vanga's limited working hours controversy: ‘There are actors who shoot for 4 hours'
New mom Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit over number of working hours in a day and contract disputes sparked a larger conversation about fixed working hours across Indian film industries. In a recent interaction, actor Rana Daggubati shared his perspective on the matter, offering a nuanced take on balancing work culture and economic realities. Rana argued that while striving for work-life balance is valid, one must also consider India's developmental status, which may demand more effort and longer hours to reach certain standards. He also pointed out that work hours vary significantly from one film industry to another and even from project to project. He explained to The Lallantop, 'We should understand that India is a developing country. We are not a developed nation. Our economy is probably 186th in the world if you look at the per capita income. I come from the Telugu film industry which moved from Madras. It was a bunch of families and hundreds of others who packed bags and left one city and started work in another city. So to me, it is not work, it is a lifestyle. It also depends on project to project and person to person and each state has a lot to govern that.' He then explained how working hours vary across different film industries and said, 'Like in Maharashtra it is a 12-hour shift, in Telugu it is an 8-hour shift. But in Maharashtra you start at 9 am, but in Telugu we start at 7 am. The location and city, whether it is shot on a set or a studio, all this also adds to that factor, it is not generic. You need more preparation to shoot on a set, while studio gives you comfort. So it depends on project to project. You are seeing it as a generic statement, it is not.' He added, 'In a country that has 1.8 billion people and 70–80 percent of those earn Rs 100 a day, and we start seeing things in that light, we will realise that we have a big place to catch up.' When asked about actors being forced to stay on set for longer hours, Rana responded, 'Nobody is forcing anybody. It is a job. Like nobody can force you, 'You have to do this show.' It's a choice. Everyone has an opinion on what is important in their life. There are actors who shoot for only 4 hours and but that is their system of working.' Earlier, reports suggested that Deepika walked out of Spirit after her demand for an 8-hour workday was rejected by Vanga. The filmmaker later posted a cryptic note on social media addressing the issue without naming Deepika. In the post, he accused the actor of playing a 'dirty PR game' and wrote a long note on X. A part of his note read, 'When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are…. Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it.'
India.com
07-06-2025
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After Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, Deepika Padukone loses out another big film? Here's what we know
After Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, Deepika Padukone looses out another big film? Here's what we know Recent reports suggested that actress Deepika Padukone has been removed from the sequel of Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD due to alleged fallout with the lead actor, Prabhas. Another source claimed that the makers were considering trimming her role entirely. Now, a source close to the team has squashed these rumours, calling it 'baseless.' Deepika Padukone NOT leaving Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2: Reports Speaking with NDTV, a source close to the production team firmly denied the reports, stating there is no truth behind it. As per the source, Kalki 2 is still under the earliest stages of production, and the makers are yet to finalise the casting. 'No shoot, no sets, no interaction and therefore, no question of a fallout,' the source said. The rumours of Deepika Padukone exiting Kalki 2 began following her infamous friction with Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Deepika quit Vanga's Spirit after he refused to settle for her 8-hour shift demand, increased remuneration and profit-sharing details. Later, the director took to his official X handle to indirectly bash the actress. He also slammed her for leaking the film's plot. Sandeep wrote on his X handle, 'When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA(Non Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are… Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for ? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it. Aisa karo…. Agli baar poori kahani bolna… kyunki mujhe jarra bhi farak nahi padtha. I like this kahawath very much 🙂 खुंदक में बिल्ली खंबा नोचे!.' Shortly after the controversy, Reports claim that Vanga replaced Deepika Padukone with Tripti Dimri.
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03-06-2025
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Thug Life director Mani Ratnam supports Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shifts demand amid Sandeep Reddy Vanga row: ‘It is not an unreasonable thing to...'
According to reports, Deepika Padukone, who recently welcomed motherhood, stipulated that she would not work more than 8 hours a day during the shoot. read more Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, featuring Prabhas, has been grabbing headlines for quite some time. According to reports, the actress, who recently welcomed motherhood, stipulated that she would not work more than 8 hours a day during the shoot. Now, Mani Ratnam, who is gearing up for the release of Thug Life, came out in support of Deepika and said that if one is in that position to seek that demand then it is valid. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I think it is a rightful demand. I'm glad she's in a position to ask for it. I think as a filmmaker, you will take that into consideration when you cast. It is not an unreasonable thing to ask, but an absolute necessity. I think that should be the priority. You have to acknowledge that, understand it and work around it,' said Ratnam while talking to News18. A few days ago, Ajay Devgn had also supported the actress at the trailer launch of Maa and had said, 'It's not that it's not going down well with people. Most of the honest filmmakers will not have problems with it. And apart from this, being a mother and working for eight hours, most people have started working eight-nine hours shifts.' When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA(Non Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are.... Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for ? As a… — Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) May 26, 2025 Reportedly, Deepika exited from Spirit when her demands were not met. She has been officially replaced by Triptii Dimri. Bankrolled by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures, the movie is set to go on floors soon. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD On the other hand, Thug Life, which stars Kamal Haasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami and Silambarasan among others is hitting the screens this Friday.
Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kajol, Ajay Devgn react to ‘8-hour work shift' demand for working moms amid Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Reddy Vanga row: ‘You should be able to…'
The makers of Maa, starring Kajol and backed by her husband-actor Ajay Devgn, released the trailer of the film on Thursday. During the trailer launch of the movie, the actor couple was asked about their opinion on the reduced number of work hours for mothers, amid Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit row. Deepika walked out of Vanga's Spirit, with sources citing that her demand for 8-hour workday, among many others, was not met by the filmmaker. When a journalist asked if the demand of working an 8-hour for a mom is appropriate, Kajol replied, 'Well, I love the fact that you can work less and…' Ajay apologised for interrupting her and said, 'It is not like it's not going well with the people. Many are understanding it now. Most of the industry, I would say, will not have a problem with this. And apart from this being a mother and working for 8 hours, you should be able to start working for 8 to 9 hours shift. So I think it's person-to-person, but most of the industry does understand nowadays.' Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga stirred up a controversy after their reported fallout in Prabhas starrer Spirit. Several reports earlier suggested that Deepika opted out of due to remuneration issues, and her conditions around the work hours, in the wake of her motherhood journey. Soon after the speculations, it was officially announced that Triptii Dimri will be playing the female lead in Spirit. ALSO READ | Kajol opens up about daughter Nysa's Bollywood plans, advises aspiring actors to avoid altering appearance: 'Naak badal do, haath badal do…' However, after a leak of the film's plot, Vanga took to his X handle and shared a cryptic post and wrote, 'When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are…Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for ? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it.' Talking about Maa, along with Kajol, the movie also stars Ronit Roy, and Indraneil Sen Gupta, among others. Produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande under Jio Studios and Devgn Films, it will be released in various languages, including, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali, for a pan-India reach. The film is scheduled to hit the theatres on June 27.
