Overview
- Supriya Pathak told Bollywood Bubble that actors need sufficient preparation time before facing audiences, voicing clear support for fixed eight-hour shooting days.
- Her comments follow public backing from Kareena Kapoor and Ananya Panday, reflecting a widening chorus of support among actors.
- Deepika Padukone has framed the push around working conditions and pay parity, telling CNBC-TV18 she has long pursued such terms in a quiet, dignified way.
- Media outlets report that Padukone exited Spirit and a planned Kalki 2898 AD sequel after her request for eight-hour days and other terms was not accepted.
- Reports also state she moved ahead with new films, titled King and an Allu Arjun project, where her working-hour conditions were agreed.