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NDTV
a day 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
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Manchu Manoj reveals he missed out on 'Arjun Reddy'; hopes to work with Sandeep Reddy Vanga in future projects
Picture Credit: X Actor Manchu Manoj , who is making his comeback with the recently released film 'Bhairavam', opened up about some missed opportunities in his career. He revealed that he had the chance to star in the now-iconic Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial ' Arjun Reddy '. As per a Gulte report, during one of the promotional events of the film, Manoj revealed that back in 2013, Vanga had narrated the script of 'Arjun Reddy' to him. However, due to personal reasons at the time, he was unable to take up the project. Manoj expressed his regret for missing out on working with such a talented filmmaker and conveyed his hope to collaborate with Vanga in the future. The romantic action drama 'Arjun Reddy', which became a cult classic, was directed by debutant Vanga and catapulted Vijay Deverakonda to superstardom. The film was eventually released in 2017 and, despite initial criticism for its bold themes, such as its portrayal of toxic masculinity and violence, it went on to become one of Telugu cinema's most talked-about and influential films. The movie starred Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in lead roles, supported by a strong ensemble cast including Priyadarshi Pulikonda and Rahul Ramakrishna. The film's success was so significant that the director remade it in Hindi as ' Kabir Singh ' in 2019, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Nova Iguaçu (consulte o preço) Alarmes Saiba Mais Undo This version also became a major commercial hit. Manchu's latest release 'Bhairavam' was released yesterday and it collected Rs 2.75 crore on its debut as per Sacnilk. Currently, Sandeep Reddy Vanga is working on his upcoming Prabhas starrer 'Spirit'. The film is described as a high-octane cop drama blending action, romance, and intense drama. Filming is expected to commence around September or October 2025, following Prabhas's completion of other projects like 'The Raja Saab' and 'Fauji'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Amid debate surrounding Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit, Saif Ali Khan voices support for actors prioritizing family time: ‘Success is being able to say…'
The buzz around Deepika Padukone's reported departure from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film Spirit has ignited fresh debate about boundaries and balance in Bollywood. While no official statement has been made, multiple anonymous sources have claimed that Deepika's exit was prompted by what some insiders described as 'unreasonable' professional stipulations, including a firm cap on daily working hours, reportedly limited to eight. The alleged reason behind the decision has divided public opinion. Amid the discussion, actor Saif Ali Khan has offered a reflection on work-life balance during his appearance at the Arab Media Summit. Emphasizing the value of presence over pressure, he spoke candidly about his evolving definition of success. Also Read | Deepika Padukone talks about 'shutting out the noise' amid fallout with Sandeep Reddy Vanga: 'Standing by my decision, collaborating with people I know I'll have good time with…' '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,'' he said, highlighting the emotional toll of long work hours. 'We get four holidays a year, and when my kids are on break, I don't work. That time is sacred.' At 53, Saif says he's reached a juncture where responsibilities are stacked on both ends. 'I'm at that crazy age where I have to call both my mum and my children. You think it's just your parents you have to check on, then you realise it's both.' More than milestones or movie deals, Saif Ali Khan emphasised the value of showing up in everyday moments. '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,' he added.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amid Deepika Padukone vs Sandeep Vanga fallout, Kajol and Ajay Devgn weigh in on 8-hour workday in Bollywood
The glitz of Bollywood often hides the grind behind the scenes. This time, it's about working mothers, humane schedules, and whether the film industry is ready to evolve. The spark? A fallout between Deepika Padukone and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga , reportedly over the actress's request for an 8-hour workday during her motherhood journey. Now, with Kajol and Ajay Devgn promoting their new film Maa, the couple has weighed in, offering a more balanced perspective on the matter. At the trailer launch of Maa, when asked whether it's fair for a mother to ask for shorter working hours, Kajol welcomed the idea and said that she loved the fact that one can work less. But before she could complete her sentence, Ajay Devgn interrupted her. He first apologised for interrupting and then shared his thoughts about it. Ajay offered a nuanced response, noting that the industry is slowly becoming more accommodating. He shared that the film industry is gradually becoming more understanding of such requests. He believes that many people within the industry are open to the idea of shorter workdays, especially for working mothers. According to him, an 8 to 9-hour shift is reasonable and increasingly accepted. He added that while the response may vary from person to person, the broader industry is now more supportive of such changes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Linda Kozlowski, 67, Shows Off Her Perfect Figure In A New Photo Today's NYC Undo — AwaaraHoon (@AwaaraHoon) Deepika Padukone vs Sandeep Reddy Vanga The conversation comes amid the much-discussed Spirit controversy. Deepika was initially set to star opposite Prabhas in Vanga's film, but walked out of the project. While earlier reports pointed to remuneration issues, later updates suggested that her decision stemmed from unmet requests around work hours and other on-set considerations, especially significant in light of her recent pregnancy announcement. What followed was a dramatic statement from Sandeep Reddy Vanga himself. In a cryptic but pointed post on X, the Kabir Singh director didn't name Deepika, but heavily implied betrayal. He talked about 'unsaid NDA' and accused the actress of 'putting down a younger actor'. The post ended with a Hindi proverb: 'Khundak mein billi khamba noche'—roughly translating to "A cat scratches the pole in frustration."
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's shocking first choice for Arjun Reddy and it was not Vijay Deverakonda
Vijay Deverakonda's cult classic film Arjun Reddy remains a popular choice among viewers to date. The romantic action film was directed by the then-debutant director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. However, did you know that the Kingdom actor was not the first choice of actor for this role? Was Vijay Deverakonda not the first choice of actor for Arjun Reddy? In a recent interview, actor Manchu Manoj opened up about certain missed film opportunities he has come by. The Attack actor remarked how in 2013, he was narrated the script of the film Arjun Reddy by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. He admitted his regrets about not being able to take it up back then due to personal reasons. Moreover, Manoj expressed a desire to work with such a talented filmmaker in the future. In his words, 'Sandeep Reddy Vanga narrated the story to me, but due to personal reasons, I wasn't able to work with him. I regret missing the chance to work with him for Arjun Reddy. It would have been nice if we had worked together.' More about Arjun Reddy For the unversed, the film Arjun Reddy was released theatrically in 2017 and was the debut project of Sandeep Reddy Vanga. While initially the film was criticised over its bold themes such as misogyny, glorification of violence, and more. Nevertheless, over time, it became one of the cult classic films of the Telugu film industry. The film starred Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in the lead roles along with Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Rahul Ramakrishna, Jia Sharma, Kanchana, and more. Arjun Reddy's remakes so far So successful the film became that within two years, the filmmaker remade his own movie in Hindi, titled Kabir Singh. Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani were roped in as the leads for this one. It was also remade in Tamil twice. The first, titled Adithya Varma, was released in 2019. It starred Dhruv Vikram and Banita Sandhu as leads. Later that same year, it was remade in Tamil as Varmaa. Here, Dhruv Vikram again reprised his role while the leading lady was replaced by Megha Chowdhury.
