Ashutosh backs Deepika's 8-hour shift demand

Veteran actor Ashutosh Rana supports Deepika Padukone, says eight-hour shifts boost creativity, planning, performance quality and healthier work culture industry

- Rashita Sahni

Deepika Padukone's demand for an eight-hour work shift last year sparked an intense debate within the Hindi film industry.

While several actors and technicians came out in her support, calling it a much-needed step towards a healthier work culture, many filmmakers questioned its practicality. Reports also suggested that the actor allegedly lost out on two big projects because she refused to compromise on her eight-hour shift condition, making the discussion even more polarising.

Now, veteran actor Ashutosh Rana has weighed in on the issue. In an exclusive conversation with The Free Press Journal, the actor strongly backed the eight-hour work formula, stating that creativity, performance quality, and integrity suffer when artists are pushed beyond their physical and mental limits.