Ever since Deepika Padukone requested an 8-hour shift for herself after becoming a mother, it has sparked a debate on social media. While the actress has also been ousted from two major projects – Spirit and Kalki 2, allegedly due to these requests, she has now defended her demand for an 8-hour shift. Recently, Deepika Padukone interacted with Harper’s Bazaar when she talked about how motherhood has changed her approach towards work. The actress mentioned that we have normalised overworking and urged everyone not to confuse “burnout for commitment".

“One hundred per cent. Every cliché is true. When mothers say, ‘You’ll understand when you become one,’ it’s true. I have so much more respect for my mother now. You can plan how you think you’ll navigate work and motherhood, but the reality

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