Overview
- Konkona Sen Sharma called Padukone “very progressive” and urged a 12-hour turnaround, a weekly day off, and equal treatment with emphasis on technicians’ welfare.
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui said working hours should be comfortable for everyone so people can do their jobs without exhaustion, echoing calls for humane schedules.
- Vyjayanthi Movies confirmed Padukone’s departure from the Kalki 2898 AD sequel, while Sandeep Reddy Vanga recast Spirit with Triptii Dimri and posted a tweet alleging “dirty PR games.”
- Padukone framed her request as a gender equity issue, noting that many male superstars have long worked eight-hour days without scrutiny.
- Recent roundups report additional backing from figures such as Ishaan Khatter, Hansal Mehta, Diljit Dosanjh, Rashmika Mandanna, and Rani Mukherji, with no industry-wide rule change announced.