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Preity Zinta Backs Deepika's 8-Hour Workday Stance
2 Sep
Summary
- Preity Zinta worked 18-hour days to return to her children sooner.
- Deepika Padukone advocates for an 8-hour workday for actors.
- Deepika's office operates on a strict five-day, eight-hour policy.
Actress Preity Zinta has commented on the ongoing discussion surrounding an eight-hour workday, brought to the forefront by Deepika Padukone. Zinta herself recalled working approximately 18-hour days during a film shoot, a demanding schedule she willingly undertook to expedite her return to her children in America. She emphasized that her focus was on completing her work swiftly.
Zinta acknowledged the inherent challenges in film production, noting that even comedy shoots can be taxing due to unpredictable factors like weather and illness. Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone has been vocal about her advocacy for an eight-hour workday, arguing that burnout should not be mistaken for commitment. Padukone highlighted her own office's strict adherence to an eight-hour, five-day work policy, which includes provisions for parental leave.
Padukone also pointed out the disparity in how such demands are perceived, suggesting that male actors have historically worked similar hours without significant public attention. She criticized the film industry's "chalta hai" attitude, stressing the need for structured changes in its operational culture to promote better work-life integration for all professionals.
