Sonakshi Sinha backs Deepika Padukone for leaving Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit: ‘She did it for a fair reason'
After Ajay Devgn and Kajol, actor Sonakshi Sinha has voiced her support for Deepika Padukone's eight-hour shift demand. In a recent interview, Sonakshi said she fully supports the idea. The eight-hour shift became an active debate after the Piku actor allegedly walked out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit after he refused to agree to her terms.
Speaking to India Today, Sonakshi supported Deepika's decision to walk away from Spirit. She said, 'I don't even know if it is true or not. But if it is, it's a very fair reason.'
The actor added, 'I have worked with actors who don't work beyond eight hours. So, I don't see why it should be any different for female actors as well.'
While she backed Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha also admitted that different projects have different needs. 'It also depends on the requirements of the project and all. You can schedule it in a way where you accommodate those hours. There are a lot of other things to shoot with other people, which you can finish off in the same time. I think it's very achievable.'
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Taking her own example, Sonkashi shared that she has been in the industry for over 15 years and in these years she has come across actors who have both worked more and less than her. She added, 'But you do need time for yourself beyond shoot as well. If I am doing a film where I am required to be extremely fit, I need those two hours to go to the gym. Well, if you put me on set for 12 to 14 hours, I won't be able to do it.'
Deepika Padukone reportedly exited Spirit after director Sandeep Reddy Vanga declined her requests for an eight-hour workday, a share in the film's profits, and not having to deliver her dialogues in Telugu. She was later replaced by Animal actress Triptii Dimri.
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