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Deepika Padukone Acknowledges 'New-Mom Guilt' in Candid Instagram Post

Her update refocuses attention on her call for eight-hour film shoots to support work-life balance.

Overview

  • In an Instagram Story, she reshared a video describing loving her child yet needing a break and quiet, capturing the push-pull many new parents feel.
  • She previously told the WAVES 2025 summit that motherhood has reordered her priorities and that she has not yet found a formula for balancing work and childcare.
  • Media reports say she exited Spirit and a Kalki 2898 AD sequel after seeking an eight-hour daily schedule that was not accommodated.
  • Industry chatter reported that Triptii Dimri replaced her in Spirit and that Sai Pallavi could join the Kalki sequel, with no official confirmation.
  • Coverage also lists upcoming work as Shah Rukh Khan’s King, reported for December 24, 2026, and a pan-India film with Allu Arjun directed by Atlee.