The recent controversy around Deepika Padukone’s statement about the urge to wanting to work only 8 hours a day has created a huge debate in the film industry.
Many people have thus come up and shared their opinions, and now Madhuri Dixit has also offered her own perspective.
Speaking in a calm and positive tone, Madhuri had also said that she does not mind long working hours because she genuinely loves her job.
She described herself as a “workaholic” and explained that acting gives her energy in the long run and during work instead of taking it away.
Madhuri has also added that every actor has a different comfort level and personal routine. Some people are there who prefer shorter schedules, while others are okay with working for many hours.
According to her, the important thing is maintaining a proper and good health, enjoying the whole work and giving the best performance.
She also mentioned that film sets often demand long hours because shooting involves many technical steps, even takes many retakes and also a wide range of preparations. Her comments also helped and reminded fans that the industry works differently from regular office jobs.
Her response had thus gained attention because it added a balanced viewpoint to the ongoing conversation.
While Deepika’s remarks were also seen as a call for healthier working conditions, Madhuri showed that some artists are still in the industry still enjoy the traditional long-hour style of filmmaking.
Many fans thus appreciated her honesty and her ability to share her personal experience without criticising anyone else.
Social media is now filled with discussions comparing both actresses’ views.
Some users support the idea of Madhuri’s dedication while others believe Deepika raised an important point about mental and physical well-being.
Industry insiders say that the debate highlights how the whole mechanism of Bollywood is slowly changing, with more focus on the aspects of comfort, safety and fair workloads.
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