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Yami Gautam Supports Deepika Padukone's Shorter Workday Demand

11/7/2025

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Yami Gautam (Indian actress) publicly backs Deepika Padukone's eight-hour workday request, saying such arrangements are not new and have existed with producers and directors.
Gautam notes many actors historically worked within similar limits and questions why women face scrutiny for these demands amid balancing work and motherhood.
Padukone exited two films, Spirit and Kalki 2, to pursue shorter hours, sparking broader discussions on work-life balance in the industry.

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Yami Gautam (Indian actress) publicly backs Deepika Padukone's eight-hour workday request, saying such arrangements are not new and have existed with producers and directors.
Gautam notes many actors historically worked within similar limits and questions why women face scrutiny for these demands amid balancing work and motherhood.
Padukone exited two films, Spirit and Kalki 2, to pursue shorter hours, sparking broader discussions on work-life balance in the industry.