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Hansal Mehta opens up on ‘inhuman’ work hours in the industry after Deepika Padukone’s work-life balance debate sparks discussion : Bollywood News

As the debate around work-life balance and humane work hours in the Indian entertainment industry continues to heat up-especially after reports of actress Deepika Padukone requesting structured work guidelines post-motherhood—filmmaker Hansal Mehta has added a compelling perspective to the conversation. Hansal Mehta opens up on ‘inhuman’ work hours in the industry after Deepika Padukone’s work-life […]

Deepika Padukone BREAKS SILENCE on 8-hour workday demand after exit from Spirit and Kalki sequel: “If that comes across as pushy, so be it” : Bollywood News

Actor Deepika Padukone has addressed the ongoing row surrounding her demand for an eight-hour work shift, a request that reportedly led to her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit and Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD sequel. Speaking with CNBC-TV18, the actor highlighted the double standards faced by women in the film industry when compared to […]

Radhika Apte raises concerns on film industry not supporting new mothers; says, “I’ll have to figure it out” : Bollywood News

Reports of Deepika Padukone’s departure from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film Spirit has sparked conversation in the film industry, especially after it was suggested that her removal was due to ‘unprofessional demands.’ Following Ajay Devgn’s support for the actress, Radhika Apte—also a recent mother—commented that the industry does not adequately support the needs of new mothers. […]

Nawazuddin Siddiqui calls out Bollywood for prioritizing looks over talent in big films; says, “We are seeing what’s happening to the films that are coming nowadays with new actors” : Bollywood News

Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared his thoughts on whether the entertainment industry is failing by not trusting actors who don’t fit the stereotypical image of a hero. Speaking with Mid-Day, Nawazuddin reflected on the careers of late Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Naseeruddin Shah, and Om Puri, questioning if anyone had ever made a ₹20-30 crore film with […]

Pulkit Samrat celebrates 13 years in film industry with a heartfelt note: “I’m still learning. Still hungry. Still stupidly in love with this madness” 13 : Bollywood News

Actor Pulkit Samrat has completed 13 years in the Indian film industry. To mark the milestone, he shared a heartfelt note on social media, reflecting on his journey, growth, and enduring love for cinema. Pulkit Samrat celebrates 13 years in film industry with a heartfelt note: “I’m still learning. Still hungry. Still stupidly in love […]