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Chitrangda Singh shared her perspective on Deepika Padukone's demand for an 8-hour work shift post-motherhood, emphasizing industry constraints. She acknowledged Deepika's privilege as a top actress to set conditions. Reports suggest Deepika was replaced in "Spirit" due to her demands, including profit-sharing. Meanwhile, Chitrangda recently appeared in "Housefull 5" alongside Akshay Kumar and others.

Key Points: Chitrangda Singh Reacts to Deepika Padukone 8-Hour Shift Demand

  • Chitrangda Singh discusses actor-director dynamics post-motherhood
  • Deepika Padukone replaced in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Spirit"
  • Industry constraints like time and budget impact flexibility
  • Chitrangda recently starred in "Housefull 5" with Akshay Kumar
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Chitrangda Singh shares her thoughts on Deepika Padukone's demand for an 8-hour shift

Chitrangda Singh weighs in on Deepika Padukone's post-motherhood work conditions debate, highlighting industry constraints and personal choices.

"Deepika is a very big actress and it is her right to make a choice – Chitrangda Singh"

Mumbai, June 16

Actress Deepika Padukone's demand for an 8-hour working shift after the birth of her daughter Dua has ignited a heated discussion in the industry about the working conditions of the actresses post-motherhood.

Pitching in on the discussion, actress Chitrangda Singh said that it all depends on an actor's equation with their director and producer.

Speaking to IANS, Chitrangda shared, "This is about the personal relationship between an actor's understanding with the director, the requirements of a director, the requirements of a producer- If they can, I am sure they will manage. But at times there are restrains- restrain of time, restrain of money, scheduling, so it is not possible. So, I think we also have to respect that aspect, because after all, time is money in this industry- everybody is investing in a project."

"So I feel it is everyone's own choice and I think Deepika is a very big actress and it is her right to make a choice, it's her privilege to make a choice," she concluded.

For the uninitiated, Deepika was replaced by Triptii Dimri in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's much-awaited drama "Spirit" for allegedly putting forth a couple of working conditions as a new mom.

According to the reports, Deepika demanded eight-hour shifts from the director, along with an increase in pay, and also a share of the movie's profit. It is further believed that she refused to speak the Telugu lines in the movie, asking them to be dubbed.

Deepika welcomed her first child - a baby girl with husband Ranveer Singh on September 8, 2024.

Meanwhile, Chitrangda recently appeared in Tarun Mansukhani's "Housefull 5", alongside Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh, Sonam Bajwa, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, and Fardeen Khan.

The fifth installment in the 'Housefull' franchise reached the cinema halls on June 6.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Chitrangda makes a balanced point. Film industry is a business after all. While Deepika has every right to set conditions, producers also have budgets to manage. Maybe a middle path would be better - shorter shifts but extended shooting days? 🤔
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Priya M.
More power to Deepika! 👏 New moms everywhere struggle with work-life balance. If a top actress speaks up, it might help change things for others in the industry. Why should only women compromise after having kids?
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Amit S.
Interesting debate. But let's be real - most actresses work crazy hours during shoots. 8-hour shift sounds like a dream! Maybe big stars can demand this, but what about smaller actors? Industry needs systemic change, not just star privileges.
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Shweta R.
I respect Deepika's choice but refusing to speak Telugu lines? That's disappointing. Regional cinema is important too. Other actors learn new languages for roles - why can't she? Motherhood shouldn't be an excuse for everything.
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Vikram J.
Film industry is not a 9-5 job. When you're shooting outdoors with limited time and weather conditions, you can't just pack up after 8 hours. Maybe she should take a break instead of making unrealistic demands.
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Neha T.
Good on Chitrangda for speaking diplomatically! This is such a desi industry problem - we glorify overwork but judge women for setting boundaries. Hope this starts a meaningful conversation about working conditions for all, not just stars.

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