Deepika Padukone reportedly walked out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit due to ‘unreasonable’ demands. She allegedly asked for 8-hour work day, a whopping Rs 20 crore fee, profits share, and also refused to deliver dialogues in Telugu, which apparently created a rift between Padukone and Vanga. Post Deepika's exit, there have been discussions on work-life balance and working hours for new moms in the industry. Several celebs supported Deepika's 8-hour shift demand. Now, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has weighed in on the topic.
Ram Gopal Varma on Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Reddy Vanga row
On the demand for fixed shift hours, Varma told Hindustan Times, "When it comes to having fixed shift timings for actors, I really think that it is an agreement between two people. Each of them has a right to say what they want, and the other one has a right to refuse."
In his opinion, the whole thing between Deepika and Sandeep was a "very exaggerated thing".
"Because I can say, I want to work for 23 hours, and the actor can say I want to work only for one hour. That's their call. But how can one human being force another human being to do something? And they can agree to work or not work with each other," he said. Varma also feels it was blown up in the media.
Ram Gopal Varma on demand for fixed shift hours
The Satya director also said that fixed shift hours for actors isn't practical "because it depends on so many factors." "The director might need a particular light. He might want some combination of another actor, or maybe the location is not available. There are too many factors which can factor in." he stated.
Meanwhile, RGV's Saaree premiered on Lionsgate Play on June 27. It has been written and presented by RGV and directed by Giri Krishna Kamal. The film revolves around the story of Kittu (played by Satya Yadu), a photographer who becomes obsessed when he sees a woman (played by Aaradhya Devi) in a saree.
