Deepika explains why 8-hour shift is ideal after Spirit, Kalki 2898 AD exit

Deepika Padukone sparked a debate around an eight-hour shift for actors in the industry after her reported exit from Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD Part 2. Now, in an interview, she spoke about why an eight-hour shift is ideal and urged greater support for new mothers in the workplace.

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When asked if motherhood had changed her in any way, Deepika said, “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 is very different. I feel strongly about how new mothers need to be supported when they