Deepika Padukone raises eyebrows by LIKING Instagram post supporting her 8-hour work shift demand

Deepika Padukone's reported exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Spirit" and the sequel to "Kalki 2898 AD" in 2025 sparked a debate about actors' work hours, leading to reactions from industry figures like Kareena Kapoor and Rana Daggubati. The discussion was reignited on social media after an opinion piece on the matter, which Padukone 'liked' on Instagram.

Deepika Padukone showed her support for an article by Debiparna Chakraborty on The Quint, which discussed her decision to leave two major films and the resulting debate over her professionalism. The article highlighted Deepika's criticism of the industry's double standards, noting that while male actors have long worked fixed-hour shifts, similar demands from a female actor are perceived as a "tantrum."

On Reddit, users rallied behind Deepika Padukone after a social media post, with one comment stating, "The sexism surely exists. If actresses came late to sets like SRK or Salman. They would be thrown out and called names." Another user wrote, "I support Deepika here. Movies have been shot in 8 hours shift a day even in 80's and 90's, but now they are targeting Deepika when she also has a main reason that she recently gave birth! Misogyny in film industry is so high man." A third comment added, "First 8 hour shift can’t be labelled as a demand. An actor is putting in the 8 hours to finish the work. Male actors do the same - some of them have no decency but show up late. Why should women just keep sitting around for this? She was being brand unprofessional by a section of industry."

The controversy surrounding Deepika Padukone began when she left the pan-India film "Spirit," starring Prabhas, allegedly due to creative differences and a request for an eight-hour workday, leading to Triptii Dimri's casting. Her exit from the sequel of "Kalki 2898 AD" was also announced, sparking debate on professionalism and work conditions.

Upcoming projects for Deepika include "King" with Shah Rukh Khan and a film with Allu Arjun directed by Atlee.