Rakul Preet Singh says Bollywood actors should choose work hours based on life stage, weighing in on Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift debate.

Rakul Preet Singh performance in De De Pyaar De 2 is now receiving accolades. Following rumors of Deepika Padukone’s desire for an 8-hour shift after becoming a mother, she has joined the ongoing discussion regarding work-life balance and working hours in the industry, just like other members of the film fraternity. According to Rakul, there isn’t a single guideline that applies to everyone. Using Amitabh Bachchan as an example, who is expected to work 14 hours a day at his age, she asserted that each actor has the freedom to choose based on their personal priorities. Working hours are “subjective,” she added.

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Rakul Preet Singh recently discussed her thoughts on working hours in the film industry with Siddharth Kannan. Working hours, in my opinion, are highly influenced by one’s current stage of life, she stated. You are not the same person you were when you were sixteen, twenty-five, thirty-five, and so forth. Therefore, there is never a single rule that applies to everyone. “Aap yeh to nahi expect karoge na ki Amitabh ji 14 hours kaam kare.”

The actress went on to say, “Everyone has the right to choose whether they want to work this many hours or spend this much time with their family during this stage of their lives. And I will regrettably have to let go if I am unable to accomplish more than that. Everyone is free to choose how much work they wish to put in.

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Rakul gave instances of Bollywood celebrities like Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn to back up Deepika’s demand. “Those who work eight hours today have undoubtedly worked much earlier,” she continued. They have even put in 48 hours of nonstop work. They would move from one movie shoot to another in the 1990s, much like Ajay and Akshay. They would wear the same jeans and change only their shirts. That used to occur as well. They are now able to choose how much work they choose to undertake. As a result, you change with time and your current stage of life.

After Deepika Padukone was fired from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit for allegedly demanding an 8-hour shift, the controversy around her surfaced. Her departure from Kalki 2 came next. Since these revelations, the topic has generated discussion both online and within the industry, with some individuals siding with the producers and others with the actress.

Rakul Preet Singh’s upcoming film is Pati Patni Aur Woh 2. Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, and Wamiqa Gabbi are also featured in the next spiritual follow-up to the popular 2019 movie.