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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 […]

“Never afraid to ruffle feathers”: Deepika Padukone talks about “walking a difficult path” as IMDb lists her in top spot amid Spirit, Kalki 2898 AD exit : Bollywood News

On Tuesday, IMDb released its special report, 25 Years of Indian Cinema (2000–2025), mapping the most popular Indian films and actors of the past quarter century. The list, which analysed the top five most popular Indian movies released each year between January 1, 2000, and August 31, 2025, has placed Deepika Padukone in the fourth […]

Ram Gopal Varma insists that the Deepika Padukone – Sandeep Reddy Vanga row was just ‘blown up in the media’; says, “The whole thing was a very exaggerated” : Bollywood News

Veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has weighed in on the ongoing Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Reddy Vanga controversy, offering a candid take that adds a fresh layer to the highly publicized debate on flexible working hours in the film industry. Speaking to Hindustan Times, the Satya director called the entire issue “exaggerated,” while emphasizing that both directors […]

Deepika Padukone, eight-hour shifts in Bollywood, and speculation media — a guide

In India, in the entertainment sphere, this has been a Deepika Padukone news week. The Bollywood actor on Saturday (June 7, 2025) officially boarded the cast of Telugu star Allu Arjun’s sci-fi magnum opus with director Atlee. The announcement, while delighting fans, arrived in a charged context: Deepika, currently on a maternity break, has waded […]

Maa trailer launch: Ajay Devgn reacts to a question hinting at Deepika Padukone’s eight-hour Spirit row: “Most of the honest filmmakers will not have a problem…” : Bollywood News

Actors Kajol and Kherin Sharma launched the trailer of their film Maa at a multiplex in Mumbai. They were joined by Kajol’s actor-producer Ajay Devgn, producer Kumar Mangat Pathak, director Vishal Furia and project head and creative producer Vishal Danish Devgn. R Madhavan was the surprise guest, and it added to the fun. A few days ago, […]

THROWBACK – Spirit controversy brings back memories of Deepika Padukone’s SHOCKING walkout from Race 2 and Ramesh Taurani’s EXPLOSIVE accusations: “I am deeply saddened by this UNPROFESSIONAL behaviour” 2 : Bollywood News

Recently, Bollywood Hungama reported that Sandeep Reddy Vanga had a massive fallout with Deepika Padukone, with the latter walking out of the former’s film Spirit. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Sandeep Reddy Vanga got the shock of his life when Deepika Padukone refused to shoot for more than 6 hours a day for Spirit. That’s […]

Rashmika Mandanna reacts to flexible shift debate after Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Reddy Vanga row over Spirit : Bollywood News

Rashmika Mandanna has addressed the ongoing debate about specific shifts and flexible working hours for female actors, a topic that has gained momentum following reports of a fallout between Deepika Padukone and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga over the upcoming film Spirit. Rashmika Mandanna reacts to flexible shift debate after Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Reddy Vanga row over […]

Dharmendra opens up on his youthful spirit; says, “Many people call me old, but I am still young” : Bollywood News

On the 11th International Day of Yoga, veteran actor Dharmendra shared his thoughts on the importance of yoga, highlighting its strong foundation in Indian culture and the positive impact it has had on his life. In a conversation with ANI, he emphasized yoga’s role as a key element in both individual health and global wellness. […]

Mani Ratnam DEFENDS Deepika Padukone after Spirit exit, calls her eight-hour workday demand “fair”: “It’s a very healthy sign” : Bollywood News

Veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam has weighed in on the growing conversation around work-life balance in the Indian film industry, strongly supporting Deepika Padukone’s reported request for an eight-hour workday. In an interview with NDTV during the promotions of his upcoming film Thug Life, Ratnam said such demands, especially from new mothers, should be acknowledged and […]

Ajay Devgn backs eight-hour shifts for mothers amid reports of Deepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’

Bollywood actors Kajol and Ajay Devgn attend the trailer launch of the upcoming Hindi-language mythological horror film ‘Maa’, in Mumbai, Thursday, May 29, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Actor Ajay Devgn backed the 8-hour shifts for mothers amid reports of Deepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film Spirit. The film has been in the […]