Indian Cinema’s Legend Amitabh Bachchan reflected on legendary actress Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand by contrasting it with his own era of 2-3 shifts per day across 10-15 films simultaneously. He noted that his exhausting schedule was driven by a constant “fear of losing work”, whereas modern actors rightly prioritize character preparation and personal boundaries.
Amidst a debate about working hours in the Indian film industry, the legendary actor recalled the relentless hustle of his early career.
He frequently worked multiple shifts in a single day, moving between different film sets.
Because actors juggled up to 10 to 15 films concurrently, elaborate character preparation was nearly impossible.
He admitted that his grueling routine was entirely fueled by a fear of disappearing opportunities and uncertainty about the future.
Bachchan expressed great respect for the modern filmmaking process, praising contemporary actors for their creative character analysis and deep role preparation.
The legend’s comments came amid a wider industry conversation that started when Deepika requested an 8-hour shift, particularly to balance her commitments after becoming a mother. While some critics debated the feasibility of shorter hours in a creative and location-dependent field, many industry peers have supported the structured shift, pointing out that male superstars have enjoyed similar boundaries for years.
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