Overview
- In on-record interviews, Yami Gautam said fixed hours on sets are shaped by locations, permissions and coordination, calling them a matter for actor, producer and director agreement.
- Director Suparn Verma noted that some actors have long worked eight-hour days, five days a week with no night shoots, questioning why it becomes an issue when a woman asks.
- The industry discussion grew after reports that Deepika Padukone left Spirit and the Kalki 2898 AD sequel when her request for an eight-hour day was not accommodated.
- News18 reported that Padukone recently criticized double standards, saying male superstars commonly work eight-hour days without attracting headlines.
- On Nov. 7, Shefali Shah told Mid-Day that marathon shoots should not be the norm, citing strain on crews, unpaid overtime and male actors arriving late.