Sameera Reddy on work-life balance: It's a luxury

Sameera Reddy, mother to two young children, has shared her views on the ongoing discussion surrounding 8-hour workdays, a topic brought to the forefront by Deepika Padukone. Reddy emphasized that balancing work responsibilities with the needs of a family, especially with young children, presents significant challenges. She articulated that while workplaces have objectives to meet, particularly concerning financial investments, it is also crucial to consider the limitations women face in managing their time. Reddy believes that the ability to request set working hours is, in the current landscape, a luxury for women in India, rather than a standard entitlement. She noted that she herself has accommodated production needs, understanding the producer's perspective when flexibility was required for her film 'Aakhri Sawal'. Reddy explained that this flexibility is not always possible and requires a delicate balance between professional commitments and personal life, highlighting that she cannot definitively take either side of the debate. Padukone's stance has highlighted the disparity where male actors often work 8-hour days without public scrutiny.