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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Triptii Dimri breaks silence on replacing Deepika Padukone in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' with Prabhas: 'It's a beautiful film'
Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga 's upcoming film Spirit, starring Prabhas , recently grabbed attention due to its casting changes. Following a rumoured rift with Deepika Padukone , the makers decided to cast Triptii Dimri as the female lead. The Animal actress has finally broken her silence on joining the project after Deepika's exit. 03:14 Triptii Dimri reveals her parents were 'rattled' after watching the intimate scene with Ranbir Kapoor in 'Animal' Triptii confirms she's replacing Deepika in the Prabhas-starrer Spirit In a recent conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Triptii addressed the casting developments in Spirit. 'I've just been working with Vishal, and that film is also going to come out soon, so I'm quite excited about that. After that, of course, comes Mr Vanga's Spirit, and I'm really excited about it. It's a beautiful film,' she shared. Triptii's character in Spirit A previous report from Rangasthalam revealed that Sandeep Reddy has already finalised the music for the film, with composer Harshavardhan Rameshwar on board. The report also hinted that production is expected to commence in the second week of September 2025. Prabhas is expected to portray a police officer in the film. Sources indicate that Sandeep has asked the actor to block bulk shooting dates to ensure an uninterrupted filming schedule. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Meanwhile, Pranay Vanga let slip a crucial update during the Celebrity Cricket Mela event in the US on July 4. He reportedly mentioned that Prabhas would begin shooting for Spirit starting in September 2025. Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit Deepika Padukone reportedly exited the project after the makers denied her request for an eight-hour workday. While working hours on set have become a hot topic among actors in the industry, a report by News18 stated that Deepika was dropped from the film due to her high fee and demands for a share in the film's profits. However, no official confirmation has been released by either Sandeep or Deepika regarding the matter.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Triptii Dimri BREAKS SILENCE on doing Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit after Deepika Padukone's exit: 'Really excited...'
Sandeep Reddy Vanga 's upcoming film Spirit faced a lot of controversy lately, concerning the female lead of the project. Well, the Prabhas-starrer cop drama was initially set to have Deepika Padukone as the leading lady. However, the actress dropped out of the project due to the demand for fixed work hours, and later, Triptii was announced as the new leading lady. Triptii Dimri opens up on doing Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Triptii Dimri, for the first time, opened up about working on Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film, Spirit. The actress mentioned that it's one of her upcoming projects at the moment, and she's really excited about it. Moreover, she also spilled tea on what kind of film it is expected to be. She said, 'I've just been working with Vishal, and that film is also going to come out soon, so I'm quite excited about that. After that, of course, comes Mr. Vanga's Spirit, and I'm really excited about it. It's a beautiful film.' Sandeep Reddy Vanga is aiming for a musical blockbuster with Spirit? A previous Rangasthalam report claimed that Sandeep Reddy Vanga had finalized the musical compositions for Spirit, along with composer Harshavardhan Rameshwar. That's not all. The report further mentioned that production for Spirit will begin in the second week of September 2025 and that the makers aim to make the film a musical blockbuster to the core. However, an official confirmation on the matter is yet to be made by the makers. When will Prabhas begin shooting for Spirit? One of the key highlights of this film is undoubtedly the star presence of Prabhas, who will be playing a cop in Spirit. According to previous reports, Sandeep Reddy Vanga had reportedly asked the actor to allot bulk dates for the movie, so that it could be shot in one continuous take. Interestingly, Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother, Pranay, during his appearance at the Celebrity Cricket Mela event in the USA back on July 4, spilled the tea on the actor's shooting schedule for Spirit. He mentioned that Prabhas would be joining the sets from September 2025 onwards, which is when the movie would also go on floors.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Deepak Tijori supports Deepika Padukone's 8-hour workday demand post her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit: ‘Parenting today is a different ballgame'
As debates continue to swirl around Deepika Padukone 's reported demand for an 8-hour workday, and her subsequent replacement in Sandeep Reddy Vanga 's Spirit, actor-director Deepak Tijori has come out in strong support of the actress. Deepika, who exited the Prabhas-starrer reportedly over schedule-related issues, has now been replaced by Animal actress Triptii Dimri. While the conversation has divided Bollywood, Tijori believes it's a much-needed evolution in the way the film industry functions. "It's justified": Deepak Tijori on Deepika's stance Speaking to India Today, Tijori said, 'It's justified. Back then, we didn't have nuclear families. We lived in joint families, and there were always other members around to help take care of the children. Today, that support system is missing. If you're living alone with your spouse and have a child, you have to manage everything yourself.' Tijori, who has been part of the industry since the 90s, added that parenting today involves a different kind of responsibility. 'Having a baby today is not the same as it was back then—you have to take responsibility. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Parenting today is a very different ballgame. Times have changed.' Deepika DEMANDS 8 Hour Workday | Suneel Darshan Says She Can Be REPLACED 'Not a hobby—it's a job' Reflecting on how film shoots often stretch for 14–16 hours a day, Tijori acknowledged that while earlier generations may have tolerated these conditions, the new wave of actors is simply drawing the line, and rightly so. 'Those who are demanding better conditions—they have their reasons. They don't have the kind of time we had. They're still working long hours, but today's generation is more vocal about their boundaries, and that's fair. It's not a hobby—it's a job, it's a responsibility,' he said.
News18
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Deepika Padukone Spoke Of Work-Life Balance Before Spirit Row: 'In Our Country, Taking Leaves Is Unprofessional'
Last Updated: Deepika Padukone reportedly walked out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's next film, Spirit, over eight-hour workday demand, spotlighting Bollywood's need for better work–life balance. Bollywood star Deepika Padukone recently stepped away from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, reportedly due to her request for an eight-hour workday—a firm stand that's stirring industry-wide discussions about work–life balance and crew welfare, especially for new mothers. Deepika has long advocated for healthier working schedules. In a candid Film Companion interview earlier, she connected this fight to her own mental health journey. She said, 'That's also where I draw the line in terms of my schedule. That's the only place where I could start feeling that I'm not enjoying what I'm doing. The only other time I felt like that was when I was experiencing depression, but that's very different because you have no control over your thoughts and feelings. Many years ago, I realized the importance of finding a work-life balance. I don't intend to burnout, I'm not going anywhere." She challenged the cultural misconception here and said, 'Somehow, in our country, including the corporate world, taking leaves or wanting time for yourself carries a connotation of being unprofessional, not hardworking or driven enough. And I disagree. You can be all of those things and still make time for yourself. How are you going to replenish and put energy back into your work if you don't?" Deepika also spoke about protecting the crew's health and rights. 'Streamlining the hours that we work, especially for the crew… people need to be given enough downtime and rest so that they come back with better energy. That'll help you work faster and better the quality of your work too." She went on to stress fair pay: 'Step 2 is to be compensated for overtime… The crew… comes in much earlier and leaves much later. Overtime may happen but we need to find a mechanism where they're at least compensated for that on an hourly basis," she had said. Following reports of Deepika Padukone's exit from the Prabhas-starrer 'Spirit', the makers found a new lead actress for the film. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for Animal and Kabir Singh, Spirit will now star Triptii Dimri as the female lead. Triptii has previously worked with Vanga on the successful film Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor. First Published:
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kumar Sanu backs both Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga in 8-hour shift debate: 'I recorded Kuch Na Kaho in 9 minutes'
Amid ongoing discussions about work-life balance in the film industry, sparked by Deepika Padukone 's recent exit from Spirit, veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu has weighed in on the complexities of filmmaking schedules. Deepika, who recently became a mother, reportedly stepped away from Sandeep Reddy Vanga 's Prabhas-starrer due to the film's demanding hours. She has since been replaced by Triptii Dimri. Speaking exclusively to ETimes, Sanu offered a measured view of the situation. 'Of course filmmaking is a time-consuming work and we cannot lock it to an 8-hour shift as it takes time to set up camera, make changes to the set. It takes a lot of time,' he said. However, he acknowledged the artist's side too. 'Filmmakers need to look at their artists' life and schedule as well. Referring to Deepika's situation as she's a new mom—it could be mentally and physically exhausting. So both actors and directors should be looking out for each other as it's a team work. Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Deepika Padukone are both right in their own respective ways.' 'Putting a number to creativity doesn't make sense' When asked whether limiting shooting hours might help actors perform better, Sanu took a more nuanced view. 'Budget and time allotted can put pressure on the creative team, but we also have to see that there have been really good and enjoyable movies and really bad movies made in the same time as each other. Creativity is in the mind of the filmmaking crew. Putting a number to it doesn't make any sense,' he explained. 'If we make a certain number an industry standard, it might affect some and it might not affect others. Slandering or bashing actors or directors is not the way to handle this debate.' 'Mothers need empathy, not pressure' Sanu also stressed the importance of empathy in an industry that often overlooks the personal challenges of its stars. 'Work and life balance is really important. With actresses especially when they become mothers, we need to be understanding and give them their comfort on humanity ground,' he said. 'There are many complications after becoming a mother and every woman faces different things.' He added, 'Movies were being made in the 50s and 60s when there was lack of convenience, but they worked around it. In today's time, we have so much convenience, people should be more understanding now.' 'More hours don't mean better output' As someone who has seen both speed and quality coexist in the music industry, Sanu believes longer hours aren't always productive. 'That is dependent on the filmmakers. There's no guarantee of better results because we have some amazing actors who can deliver in short time,' he noted. 'I recorded Kuch Na Kaho in 9 minutes and it was just a rehearsal—yet it was a super hit song. More time doesn't guarantee better results.' Deepika Exits 'Spirit'; Bollywood Backs 8-Hour Rule 'Professionalism and punctuality matter more than hours' Asked about models of production he admires for efficiency, Sanu pointed to values over regions. 'Production model is punctuality and professionalism. For example, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan was known for his punctuality,' he said. 'So the production model for efficiency should follow punctuality and preparation—arriving on time, being prepared, and doing their homework in advance. That kind of discipline sets the tone for a smooth and productive shoot.' Shorter shifts could be a double-edged sword economically On the potential economic impact of implementing 8-hour shoot days across the industry, Sanu offered a reality check. 'Economically it'll be negative especially for those who work on hourly basis or shift basis. Unless someone has a one-off contract, then it's positive for them,' he said. Still, he acknowledged that the shift might create new opportunities. 'Yes, it will definitely create more job opportunities and they will save time as well.'
