Veteran filmmaker Suneel Darshan has reacted to the ongoing debate surrounding actress Deepika Padukone’s alleged demand for an 8-hour work shift, calling the idea “unreal” and impractical in the current filmmaking landscape.
Suneel Darshan reacts to Deepika Padukone’s alleged 8 hour work day demand
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In a conversation with IANS, the ‘Talaash’ director underscored the need for accountability if such a schedule were to be implemented. He emphasised that actors must commit in writing to utilising the entire duration effectively. “The producer should first take from her in writing that for the 8 hours she is on set, she will be giving shots. If instead of 8 she even gives shots for 4 hours, the producer will touch her feet in gratitude,” he remarked.
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Darshan didn’t hold back while commenting on Deepika’s expectations: “I believe one should work only with those people who love your film more than you do. There was a time when Deepika was not a part of the industry. You will be able to find several new talents,” he added.