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Ram Gopal Varma breaks his silence on Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's controversy - 'There are many factors...'
Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga had a falling out over the latter's demand for an 8-hour shift in the film 'Spirit'. The spat between the two stars sparked a heated debate on work-life balance in the film industry. Now, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has given his opinion on the debate and said that the issue has been blown out of proportion. What Is The Spirit Controversy? Earlier, it was said that Deepika Padukone might be seen opposite Prabhas in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's action film 'Spirit'. However, at the beginning of the year, news came that she had left the project. Many people claimed that she had put conditions of 8-hour shifts, a share in the film's profits and not speaking dialogues in Telugu, which the filmmaker did not agree to. However, the entire controversy was limited to the demand for an 8-hour shift. What Did Ram Gopal Varma Say On The Matter? In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Ram Gopal Varma gave his opinion on the controversy and the demand for an 8-hour shift. Ram Gopal Varma said, 'When it comes to the shift timings of the actors, it is an agreement between two people. Everyone has the right to say their point and the other has the right to reject it.' He further continued, 'In my opinion, the whole thing between Deepika and Sandeep was blown out of proportion, because I can say I want to work for 23 hours and the actor can say I want to work only for one hour. It is their choice. But how can one person force another person to do something? They can agree to work with each other or not, but this thing was just blown out of proportion in the media.' It Is Not Practical Speaking further, RGV mentioned that the demand for limited shifts is not practical. He said, 'It is not practical to have limited shifts for actors, because filmmaking depends on many external factors. It depends on many factors. The director may need a specific lighting. He may need to coordinate with another actor or change the location. There can be many factors.'
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Saiyaara director Mohit Suri reacts to Deepika Padukone's 8-hour work shift demand: 'No one's sadistic enough...'
Ever since Deepika Padukone exited from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's directorial, Spirit, a debate has emerged around an 8-hour work shift in the industry. Several celebrities have reacted to the same and put forward their points. And now, Saiyaara director Mohit Suri also opened up on the ongoing debate. Mohit Suri underlines that no director wants to torture someone In a recent chat with NDTV, Mohit Suri expressed that no director wants to torture someone unnecessarily. He said, "Well, to each their own. I think it depends on the kind of budget you're working with. I don't think any director wants to make anyone work beyond what's required. No one's sadistic enough to unnecessarily torture someone. Sometimes, you're restricted by things like budgets, and that impacts everything, including how many hours a day you shoot." The filmmaker went on to add, "You have a choice to be a part of something or not. But what I think is unfair is when someone comes in and starts dictating terms after signing on. You knew what the project entailed — the constraints, the realities." Deepika Padukone's demands for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit For the unversed, Deepika Padukone reportedly backed out of Vanga-Prabhas' Spirit over multiple demands, including a 6 to 8-hour work shift, not dubbing in Telugu, a high paycheck, and a share in profits. The demands didn't sit well with the makers, after which Sandeep Reddy Vanga announced Triptii Dimri to be the female lead. Several celebs, including Neha Dhupia, Soha Ali Khan, Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Ram Gopal Varma, and others, have voiced their opinions on the ongoing discussion. On the other hand, Mohit Suri is presently on a promotional spree for Saiyaara. The upcoming romantic drama stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in the lead roles. A few days ago, the Animal director gave Saiyaara a shoutout, calling it a pure 'Mohit Suri's magic'. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
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2 days ago
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Ram Gopal Varma on Deepika Padukone vs Sandeep Reddy Vanga row: ‘Actor can say I want to work only for 1 hour'
Deepika Padukone created quite a stir in the industry and became a topic of discussion after she walked out of the much-talked-about Sandeep Reddy Vanga project, Spirit. It was said that they had a disagreement over the actress's demand for an 8-hour working shift, which led to her exit. Many celebrities have spoken about the matter now, and the latest one is Ram Gopal Varma, who feels this whole thing was very exaggerated. Ram Gopal Varma on Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga controversy Talking to Hindustan Times, Ram Gopal Varma quipped that the discussion about fixed shift timings for actors is an agreement between two people. Each of them has the right to say what they want, and the other one can refuse if they wish to. The filmmaker further added that the whole thing between Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga was a very exaggerated thing, in his opinion. "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… But that thing was just kind of blown up in the media," RGV concluded. Sandeep Reddy Vanga-Deepika Padukone controversy For the unversed, Deepika Padukone had agreed to be a part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film after she loved the way her part was written. However, just a matter of days after the news of her inclusion sank in, it was reported that Deepika had walked out of the project. According to sources, the Bajirao Mastani actress decided to part ways from the venture due to the failure of the producers and directors to meet her demands. The details that came out revealed that Deepika had apparently quoted a remuneration of Rs 40 crore from the makers, whereas they were only interested in paying her Rs 20 crore. Additionally, the actress wanted her schedule fixed, providing her adequate time for personal life. About Ram Gopal Varma's OTT thriller Ram Gopal Varma's thriller Saree just released on Lionsgate Play on June 27. It is written and presented by him and directed by Giri Krishna Kamal. The film stars Satya Yadau and Aaradhya Devi. The story revolves around a photographer who becomes obsessed with a woman whom he sees in a saree.
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Ram Gopal Varma REACTS to Deepika Padukone's demand for fixed shift hours: 'It depends on so many factors'
Deepika Padukone 's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film Spirit has caused a lot of controversy lately. The actress reportedly was not on the same page regarding an 8-hour work shift, which led to her sudden exit from the Prabhas starrer. And now, notable filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has shared his thoughts on the matter. RGV addresses Deepika Padukone's demand for fixed work hours Speaking with Hindustan Times, Ram Gopal Varma explained that when the matter is about fixed working hours, the matter should be between what the actor can do and what the director needs for his film. In his words, '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.' Ram Gopal Varma talks about factors influencing fixed work hours Moving on with his statement, the filmmaker then discussed the conditions that need to be kept in mind when it comes to actors demanding fixed working hours. He added, '...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.' When Rashmika Mandanna commented on Deepika's working hours debate Previously, Rashmika Mandanna had voiced her opinion on the ongoing controversy over Deepika Padukone's dismissal of long working hours. The Pushpa 2 starlet began by highlighting how matters like working hours should always be a part of clear communication between the actor and director before beginning to shoot. Rashmika further added that when it comes to her, she's ready to work all kinds of shifts, since she believes that is what her work demands of her. In her words, 'I do work in multiple industries, like the South – Telugu, Kannada, or Tamil, where we work 9 am to 6 pm. In Hindi, it's a 9 am to 9 pm shift. I am open to both because this is what my film requires.'
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2 days ago
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Deepika Padukone is cool momma, flaunting her airport look in oversized shirt as she arrives with MIL Anju Bhavnani
Deepika Padukone, who grabbed headlines for her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit in May this year, was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Sunday. The actress made a solo appearance at the airport. While Ranveer Singh was absent from the premises, her mother-in-law, Anju Bhavnani, was also clicked there. Deepika Padukone looks stunning in oversized blue shirt at Mumbai airport Deepika Padukone was clicked coming out of her car at the departure area of the Mumbai airport. The actress sported an oversized blue shirt and paired it with blue jeans. Deepika kept her hair tied in a sleek ponytail. She completed her look with minimal earrings, brown sunglasses, and yellow sneakers. Needless to say, the new mum looks oh-so-cool in her latest airport look. Deepika also carried a handbag on her shoulders. The gorgeous diva flashed a million-dollar smile as she posed for the paparazzi at the airport. Check out the pictures below: Mother-in-law Anju Bhavnani and sister-in- law Ritika Bhavnani also arrive Ranveer Singh 's mother, Anju Bhavnani, and his sister, Ritika Bhavnani, were also clicked by the paparazzi at the Mumbai airport. While Deepika and her mother-in-law Anju arrived separately, we couldn't help but notice that the duo twinned their outfits. Anju Bhavani paired her blue oversized shirt with blue jeans and white shoes. She was accompanied by her daughter Ritika at the airport. Ritika opted for an all-black outfit for her airport look. She paired her black sweatshirt and jeggings with white shoes and black sunglasses. Ritika also carried a black handbag. The mother and daughter duo were clicked entering the premises of the airport. All about Deepika Padukone's marriage and work front Deepika Padukone tied the knot with actor Ranveer Singh in 2018 in Lake Como, Italy. The couple was blessed with a baby daughter, Dua, on September 8, 2024. On the work front, Deepika was signed as a lead actress in Spirit. However, the actress reportedly parted ways from the venture due to creative and logistical differences, while also demanding an 8-hour shift at work. She will now be seen in Shah Rukh Khan's highly-awaited film, King, alongside Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan.
