There’s been a fair amount of buzz lately about Deepika Padukone leaving Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming movie, Spirit. It seems there was a disagreement over working an 8-hour shift, which resulted in her unexpected departure from the film featuring Prabhas. Now, well-known director Ram Gopal Varma has shared his opinion on this situation.
RGV addresses Deepika Padukone’s demand for fixed work hours
Ram Gopal Varma stated in an interview with Hindustan Times that when discussing predetermined working hours for actors, it should be a matter of mutual understanding and agreement between the actor and the director. In his words, “As for setting specific shift times for actors, I believe it’s a negotiation between two parties. Both have the freedom to express their preferences, and the other party has the right to disagree.
Ram Gopal Varma talks about factors influencing fixed work hours
As he continued speaking, the director delved into the factors that should be considered when actors request a set work schedule.
He commented, ‘The situation can be influenced by numerous elements. For instance, the director may require a specific light setup, or perhaps they prefer a specific actor, or maybe the desired location is unavailable at this time. There are simply too many variables that could come into play.’
When Rashmika Mandanna commented on Deepika’s working hours debate
Earlier, Rashmika Mandanna expressed her thoughts about the ongoing debate surrounding Deepika Padukone’s comments on extended work hours.
To begin with, the actress from Pushpa 2 emphasized that it’s crucial for issues such as working hours are openly discussed and agreed upon between the actor and the director prior to filming commencing.
Speaking from personal experience, I’m always prepared to tackle any schedule my profession requires. I firmly believe in the importance of flexibility and adaptability in my field.
She mentioned that she works across various industries, such as the Southern ones like Telugu, Kannada, or Tamil, where her working hours are from 9 am to 6 pm. In the case of Hindi industry, it’s a 12-hour shift from 9 am to 9 pm. She is flexible and willing to accommodate either schedule due to her film commitments.
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2025-07-14 07:37