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Amid the continuing buzz surrounding Deepika Padukone’s alleged exit from Spirit resulting from disagreements over flexible work shifts, renowned filmmaker Anurag Basu has come out in support of the actress. During an interview with Firstpost, the Metro… In Dino director made it clear that he too stands against long-hour shoots and believes in maintaining a stress-free atmosphere for his actors.
Anurag Basu backs Deepika Padukone amid work hour controversy with Sandeep Reddy Vanga: “I absolutely agree with what she said”
Chatting with Firstpost, Basu said, “I also don’t like long-hour shifts at work. My actors never complain about long hours or stress at work. So, I absolutely agree with what Deepika Padukone needed to say. It’s a movie; I never give my actors a probability to complain about this.”
He further shared insight into his directorial process, saying, “I would like my actors to be very blissful on set and know their character well. I don’t give an excessive amount of information to them before the shoot begins. Allow them to discover their roles, and that is the strategy I even have been following for ages.”
Currently promoting Metro… In Dino, which hit theatres earlier this month, Anurag Basu’s endorsement of flexible working conditions adds significant weight to the growing conversation about prioritizing mental well-being and work-life balance within the Indian film industry.
This conversation began after earlier reports claimed that Deepika Padukone walked out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming film Spirit opposite Prabhas after her request for flexible work hours was reportedly not accommodated. Sources near the event suggested that Deepika, now a brand new mother, had set latest conditions to prioritize spending time together with her daughter, Dua.
While this led to Triptii Dimri replacing Deepika within the lead role, the situation escalated after director Sandeep Reddy Vanga posted a cryptic message on social media, seemingly geared toward actors and their work ethics. Since then, several industry figures have voiced their support for Deepika’s stance on work-life balance – and Anurag Basu has now joined that list.
As more voices come forward, Deepika’s decision—though never publicly confirmed—continues to achieve traction as a turning point in how Bollywood navigates changing priorities for actors, especially moms within the industry.
Also Read: Vikrant Massey supports Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour work shift; says, “As a young mother, Deepika deserves it”
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