Ananya Panday backs Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand for mothers; says “Everyone is allowed to have that conversation”
The debate around working hours for actresses—particularly mothers—in the film industry continues to gain traction, with Ananya Panday recently weighing in on the subject. The conversation was sparked after reports suggested that Deepika Padukone insisted on an eight-hour shift and weekly offs to balance her professional commitments and responsibilities as a new mother. The reports also claimed that the actress stepped away from Spirit , starring Prabhas and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, amid discussions surrounding these demands. While the conversation has divided opinions in the industry, several celebrities have voiced support for Padukone’s stance. During a recent interaction with The Hollywood Reporter India along with Kalyani Priyadarshan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, Panday also expressed her perspective on the matter, noting that circumstances can change for actors as their personal lives evolve. Reflecting on her experience of working with Padukone before she became a mother,...