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Bollywood Stars Spark Debate on Work Hours and Culture

12/3/2025

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Deepika Padukone (Bollywood actress) has intensified the eight-hour workdays debate after her comments and exit from two projects.
Rana Daggubati (Indian actor) says filmmaking is a lifestyle, not a job, and creativity cannot be confined to fixed hours.
Dulquer Salmaan (actor) notes regional differences in work culture, where extended hours are common.
Madhuri Dixit (veteran Bollywood actress) works 12-hour shifts, illustrating the diverse views shaping the industry.

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Story summary

Deepika Padukone (Bollywood actress) has intensified the eight-hour workdays debate after her comments and exit from two projects.
Rana Daggubati (Indian actor) says filmmaking is a lifestyle, not a job, and creativity cannot be confined to fixed hours.
Dulquer Salmaan (actor) notes regional differences in work culture, where extended hours are common.
Madhuri Dixit (veteran Bollywood actress) works 12-hour shifts, illustrating the diverse views shaping the industry.