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'Nobody should be...': Madhuri Dixit on Bollywood's 8-hour shift debate
02 Dec 2025

The ongoing debate over working hours in the Indian film industry has gained momentum after reports suggested that Deepika Padukone walked out of Spirit due to producers' refusal to adhere to her request for an eight-hour work shift.

Now, Madhuri Dixit has weighed in on the matter. Speaking to ANI, she shared her perspective and opened up about her own experiences with long hours on set.

'If a woman has that power and can say...'
Personal choice

Dixit said, "The thing is that when we did Mrs Deshpande, we were working 12-hour shifts every day, like maybe more sometimes... So, I think to each his own. I'm a workaholic."

"So for me, maybe it's different, but if a woman has that power and can say 'I want to work these many hours,' then that's her prerogative."

"That's her life, and that's how she wants to do it... Then more power to her."

Rani Mukerji earlier said decisions depend on producers and actors
Producer-actor dynamics

Earlier, Rani Mukerji had also weighed in on the debate.

News18 Showsha quoted her saying, "These things are up for conversation today because maybe people are discussing it outside."

"But this has been the norm with all professions... If the producer's okay with it, you go ahead with the film."

Meanwhile, Mukerji will next be seen in Mardaani 3 and King, while Dixit is set to lead the OTT series Mrs. Deshpande.