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Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pankaj Tripathi shares his take on reasonable work hours amid Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Reddy Vanga Spirit row
After names like Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Mani Ratnam, sharing their take on work-life balance in the film industry, Pankaj Tripathi seems to be joining the ranks in context of the debate the Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Reddy Vanga row over film Spirit seems to have fired up. For starter, the Prabhas led film was set to star Deepika in the lead. However, the actor faced quite the voluntary but unceremonious exit from the project, within days of starting work Reports suggested that Deepika's demands included a fat ₹20 crore fee, a refusal to mouth dialogues in Telugu and 8-hour work days. The last bit is where the bone of contention lies. During a chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, Pankaj for one, affirmed how he is a firm believer in drawing one's boundaries and relaying the 'no', albeit politely. Recalling his own early days when work would end up keeping him on set between 16 to 18 hours, he shared, "Kaam mein khiche jaa raha hai.16 ghanta-18 ghanta ho gaya main laga hua hu. Main bol bhi raha hu, actor jaa chuka hai. Labour ruka hua hai. (The work hours are getting stretched. I am working 16–18 hours straight. I'm even saying, the actor has left, there's a labourer here now instead)". So what's his route of resolution? Communicating the problem, and putting one's foot down. He added, "Phir laga nahi, abhi toh aap vinamrata purvak bol dijiye ki 'Nahi, itna hi hoga. Humne commit ye kiya tha, commitment humari poori ho gayi. Ab dhanyavaad. Jo bacha hai, kal karenge.' ( At this point, you should just politely say, 'No, this is all that can be done. This is what we committed to, and we've fulfilled that commitment. Thank you. Whatever is left, we'll do tomorrow')". Coming back to the Deepika-Vanga row, following rumours of Deepika's exit, the move was made certain with Triptii Dimri being announced as the female lead overnight, leaving no scope for resolution. Not just this, a barely-veiled and almost direct attack at Deepika via Sandeep on his socials furthered soured the situation — whose side are you on?
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Amid Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Reddy Vanga Row, Saif Ali Khan Weighs In On Importance Of Work-Life Balance
New Delhi: Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga were set to collaborate for the first time in the upcoming film Spirit. However, within a few weeks, the deal fell through after the actress and the filmmaker reportedly had disagreements over remuneration and working hours. The incident sparked conversations around work-life balance in the film industry. Now, Saif Ali Khan has shared his thoughts on the matter. Speaking at the Arab Media Summit, the actor candidly spoke about prioritising his family over work. What Amid the ongoing feud between Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Deepika Padukone, after the latter's exit from Spirit, Saif Ali Khan shares his thouhgts on work-life balance. Saif said, 'I hate coming home and seeing the kids already asleep. That's not success. Success is being able to say, 'No, I need to go home now to catch that half hour with them.' We get four holidays a year, and when my kids are on break, I don't work,' as quoted by Hindustan Times. "I'm at that crazy age where I have to call both my mom and my children. You think it's just your parents you have to check on — then you realise it's both,' Saif Ali Khan added. Sharing his definition of success, Saif concluded, "Working is important, yes. But so is cooking pasta together, having a meal, and focusing on the kids. That's the real glue of life. Success and privilege, for me, is being able to say no to work and yes to time with my family." Why The Internet Is Connecting Saif's Comment To Deepika-Vanga Feud Saif Ali Khan's comment came shortly after Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit. Following her departure, the actress was labelled 'unprofessional' for making specific demands – one of which reportedly included not working beyond six hours a day. Meanwhile, Triptii Dimri has replaced Deepika Padukone as the female lead opposite Prabhas in Spirit. How The Controversy Started Deepika Padukone walked out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's much-anticipated film Spirit, after which Triptii Dimri was officially announced as the leading lady of the film. Deepika Padukone was tagged as "unprofessional" for her demands which included working for a 6-hour shift with a newborn at home. The actress had also charged a massive fee of Rs 20 crore, along with a profit-sharing settlement and refused to deliver her dialogues in Telugu. Due to creative differences and "unreasonable" clauses, a replacement for Deepika Padukone was found. In A Nutshell After Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit, several actors in the industry have spoken up on work-life balance. Deepika demanding for a 6-hour work shift with a baby at home, among other requests, was one of the reasons why she was replaced in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film. Saif Ali Khan is the latest actor to have shared his opinion on why a stable work-life balance is essential.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tamannaah Bhatia reacts to accidental Instagram likes amid Deepika-Vanga ‘Spirit' controversy
Actor Tamannaah Bhatia took to her Instagram Story on Wednesday to clear the air about an unexpected situation on her social media — the platform seemingly 'liking pages on its own. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ' In a candid selfie post, the 'Jailer' actress wrote, 'Can Instagram pls figure out how it likes pages on its own, cause random people are making it news and I have work to do.' What's the incident? This comes after fans noticed Tamannaah's account had liked an Instagram reel featuring Deepika Padukone, which touched on sensitive topics like gender pay gaps, unprofessional work environments, and misogyny. The timing raised eyebrows, as Deepika is currently embroiled in a public fallout with filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga over the upcoming Prabhas-led film 'Spirit'. Similar to Virat incident Interestingly, Tamannaah's situation mirrors an earlier incident where cricketer Virat Kohli faced similar scrutiny after his verified account liked a fan post dedicated to actress Avneet Kaur. Kohli also addressed the matter on his Instagram Story, explaining that the app's algorithm might have accidentally registered an interaction while he was 'clearing his feed.' The Deepika-Vanga Fallout Meanwhile, the Spirit controversy continues to stir headlines. Recently, Vanga shared a cryptic post on X, venting frustration over a female actor's sudden exit from his film — widely believed to be Deepika Padukone. Without naming anyone, Vanga wrote, 'When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100 per cent faith… You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it.' Deepika, initially cast opposite Prabhas, reportedly stepped away from the project amid swirling rumors — including allegations about the Spirit plot leaking and drawing similarities to the Tamil hit Theri. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now No official confirmation has surfaced tying Padukone to the leak. Following her exit, the makers announced that Triptii Dimri, fresh off her acclaimed role in Vanga's 'Animal', will take on the female lead. Triptii expressed her excitement on social media, calling it an 'honour' to join Vanga's vision. Prabhas starrer 'Spirit' remains one of 2025's most anticipated films. On the other hand, Prabhas was last seen in 'Kalki 2898 AD'.
