Madhuri Dixit responds to Deepika Padukone’s eight-hour shift demand
Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit has weighed in on the ongoing debate sparked by Deepika Padukone’s reported demand for an eight‑hour work shift, which led to her exit from ‘Spirit’. Madhuri reflected on her own career, recalling that she routinely worked 12‑hour shifts every day, even while balancing motherhood.
Speaking in an interview, Madhuri remarked, “If a woman wants to work eight hours, that’s her choice. If she wants to work twelve hours, that’s also her choice. Nobody should be forced into anything.” She emphasised that defining one’s work hours is a personal decision, stressing that every actor should have the freedom to balance professional commitments with personal life.
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Madhuri’s comments come amid growing industry discussions about humane working hours on film sets. While she described herself as a “workaholic” who thrived on long shooting schedules, she acknowledged that the industry must respect individual boundaries.
