Deepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit stirred widespread chatter in the industry. Reports claimed the actress requested an eight-hour work shift after embracing motherhood - a condition that allegedly didn’t sit well with the makers. Addressing the issue recently, Deepika pointed out that several male superstars have long worked limited hours without facing the same scrutiny.

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Following Deepika’s statement, the topic of balanced working hours for actors became a hot-button issue, especially after her withdrawal from both Spirit and the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Prabhas.

Many in the film fraternity weighed in on whether such demands were justified or not.

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