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Deepika Padukone Calls Out Gender Bias in Film Industry

10/10/2025

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Deepika Padukone criticized the Indian film industry's "brutal" work conditions and called for an end to the "chalta hai" culture during an interview with CNBC-TV18.
She highlighted gender bias, noting that male superstars work eight-hour days without scrutiny, while women's similar efforts often go unnoticed.
Padukone advocated for systemic change and better mental health awareness through her Live Love Laugh Foundation.
Her comments have ignited debate over gender bias and work culture in the industry, especially in the post-COVID era.

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Deepika Padukone criticized the Indian film industry's "brutal" work conditions and called for an end to the "chalta hai" culture during an interview with CNBC-TV18.
She highlighted gender bias, noting that male superstars work eight-hour days without scrutiny, while women's similar efforts often go unnoticed.
Padukone advocated for systemic change and better mental health awareness through her Live Love Laugh Foundation.
Her comments have ignited debate over gender bias and work culture in the industry, especially in the post-COVID era.