Pakistani Actress Iqra Aziz Comes In Support Of Deepika Padukone On 8-Hour Work Debate; Says, “As Long As She…”

Iqra Aziz comes out in support of Deepika Padukone, who recently faced backlash after requesting an eight-hour workday.

Iqra Aziz recently took to Instagram to voice her support for Deepika Padukone, who welcomed her daughter Dua last year, amid ongoing discussions about an 8-hour workday in the film industry. Pakistani actress Iqra Aziz expressed her solidarity with Deepika amid the debate over the demands for shorter working hours in Bollywood. The controversy gained traction after reports claimed Deepika had withdrawn from two major projects—Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit and the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD—allegedly due to her request for an eight-hour workday.

Iqra Aziz Comes In Support Of Deepika Padukone On Her 8 Hours Work Debate

Deepika recently addressed the controversy in an interview with CNBC-TV18, highlighting that male superstars have been adhering to the same eight-hour schedule for years without attracting headlines. She pointed out that her request is not about the hours but about the perception of her being demanding.

Iqra Aziz took to Instagram to pen a note for Deepika Padukone

On Instagram Stories, Iqra shared a clip of Deepika’s interview and wrote a supportive message. She said, “The focus isn’t on the 8-hour shift but on her perceived demanding nature. A mother striving for work-life balance should be supported. As long as she fulfills her commitments, her colleagues should be team players and respect her time.”

Hansal Mehta On Bollywood’s Working Hours Demand

In addition to Iqra, filmmaker Hansal Mehta also voiced his thoughts on the issue via social media. On X (formerly Twitter), he remarked, “In our line of work, a 12-hour day is politely called a ‘shift.’ But between chaotic shoots, endless commutes, rushed meals, and broken sleep, there’s little left for us. Where does our mental health or physical well-being fit in? The normalization of 12-hour workdays feels exploitative. It should be the exception, not the norm.”

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Regarding Deepika’s recent statements, she has been in the spotlight for exiting Spirit—reportedly due to her request for an 8-hour workday—and stepping away from Kalki 2898 AD, with producers citing the need for a higher level of commitment.

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