Ram Gopal Varma says media exaggerated Deepika Padukone vs Sandeep Vanga issue
Earlier this year, it was reported that Padukone left Vanga's 'Spirit' after he refused to comply with her demand to work for eight hours while simultaneously fulfilling her motherly duties. The 'Animal' director later shared a post, taking a veiled jibe at Padukone, referring to her as 'khundak me billi (an angry cat).'Padukone never commented on the issue. However, she later spoke about working with like-minded people, and those who value shared experiences and creative collaborations above everything else.The actor has got a good lineup of films, including 'AA26xA6', 'The Intern' Hindi remake, 'Kalki 2898 AD Part II', and 'King', among others.- Ends
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