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- By Tapapriya Dutta
- Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:10 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Yami Gautam, who is known for voicing her opinion, shared her views on the heated debate over the 8-hour shift demand made by Deepika Padukone. The actress stated that the idea of a time limit is subjective and relies on collaboration between the actor and the makers. Adding to her statement, Haq director Suparn Verma stated that many actors are working for 8 hours and 5 days, but it never becomes an issue, while it became a debate when an actress demanded it. He added that it should not be a problem if it suits the production. The filmmaker considers the 8-hour demand as nothing wrong if the actor and production are okay with it.
In an interview with Times Now News, Yami Gautam said, “To begin with, once a mother, always a mother. Regardless of whether you are employed or a stay-at-home parent, every mother is unique and does everything possible for her child. No one holds more importance to a mother than her child. Regarding my profession, the manner in which I select my scripts is entirely separate from my personal life.”
“While we may desire a time limit like in other professions, our industry operates differently. There are various factors such as locations, permissions, and the involvement of other actors and technicians. Therefore, the idea of a time limit is quite subjective and relies on the collaboration and understanding between an actor, a producer, and a director,” she added
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Suparn Verma, who was also a part of the conversation, said, “This has been a longstanding issue. Some actors work only eight hours a day, five days a week, and avoid night shoots. This arrangement is agreed upon in advance by the director, producer, and actor. So why has it become a problem when a female actor raises this concern?"
He added, “Ultimately, we are all human beings creating art and expressing emotions under challenging conditions. Therefore, I see no issue in discussing time constraints if they align with the production’s needs. If it works, they proceed; if not, they don’t."
A few months ago, Deepika Padukone was ousted from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit due to her alleged demand for an 8-hour shift and a high entourage. After this, she had a fallout with the Kalki 2 makers. Ever since the announcements were made, several people from the industry came in support of the actress, while some felt that the makers are right from their position.