Priyamani REACTS To Deepika Padukone's 8-Hour Work Shift Demand: There Are Times...

Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD 2 recently sparked a conversation around work culture in the film industry. The Bollywood actress' demand for an 8-hour work shift was reportedly the reason

behind her stepping away from both movies. Now, in an interview, The Family Man actress Priyamani has shared her thoughts about Deepika's demand. Priyamani mentioned that it is 'subjective'.

Priyamani on Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shift demand

Speaking to News18, Priyamani said, "It is completely subjective. There are times when you will have to adjust which is okay and you should make room for it." For the unversed, Deepika recently broke silence over her demand for an 8-hour working shift. In an interview with CNBC TV18, Deepika stated that what she's asking for isn't 'ridiculously unfair'. The actress feels only someone who's worked in system knows the 'conditions' that actors work in. "And I’m saying this as if I may say so myself a top star," she said.ALSO READ - Deepika Padukone BREAKS SILENCE On Spirit, Kalki 2898 AD Controversy: Male Superstars Have Been Working For 8 HoursThe actress further added, "By virtue of being a woman, if that’s coming across as being pushy or whatever, then so be it. But it is no secret that a lot of superstars, male superstars in the Indian film industry, have been working for 8 hours for years, and it’s never made headlines."

Deepika Padukone's work front

Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika was last seen in Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD. The actress has confirmed that she will next be seen in Siddharth Anand's King. It marks her on-screen reunion with Shah Rukh Khan after their blockbuster hit, Pathaan. In the past, Deepika collaborated with SRK on films like Chennai Express, Jawan, Happy New Year, among others.Besides that, Deepika has joined hands with Atlee and Allu Arjun for their next, tentatively titled AA22X26. Stay tuned for more updates!