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News India Live, Digital Desk: These days, a new debate has erupted in Bollywood regarding the fees of artists and their working style. Global star is at the center of this controversy Deepika Padukone. According to reports, Deepika has set a condition of ‘8-Hour Shift Policy’ for her upcoming films, which some producers have opposed. Now the veteran director who made films like ‘Article 15’ and ‘Thappad’ Anubhav Sinha Has presented his stand on this issue.
1. What is the whole controversy of ‘8 hour shift’? (The Controversy)
In Bollywood, a shift of 12 to 14 hours is generally considered a normal thing.
Deepika’s condition: Media reports claim that Deepika Padukone now wants to work on the set for only 8 hours to maintain a balance between her work life and personal life (especially after becoming a mother).
Producers’ concerns: Filmmakers believe that this will increase the budget of the film and extend the shooting schedule.
2. Anubhav Sinha’s befitting reply (Anubhav Sinha’s Stand)
When Anubhav Sinha was asked about this, he expressed his views in a very practical manner:
Case of consent: Sinha said, “This is a professional deal. If an artiste’s demands seem wrong to you, then don’t work with him. No one is forcing anyone.”
Quality of work: He further said that if one can give the same output in 8 hours as the other in 12 hours, then what is the harm in it?
3. Sinha also spoke on ‘Vanity Van’ and ‘Personal Staff’ (Artist Demands)
Anubhav Sinha commented not only on the shift timings but also on the other growing demands of the artists:
Production Burden: He admitted that the expenses on personal staff and vanity vans of big stars sometimes exceed the actual production budget of the film.
Solution: Sinha believes that the industry needs a model where the interests of both producers and artists can be protected.
4. New wave of ‘Work-Life Balance’ in Bollywood
This step of Deepika is being seen as a big change in the film industry.
Support: Many female artistes and technicians have supported Deepika, saying that working for long hours is not good for health and family.
Oppose: Old school directors believe that cinema is a passion and cannot be made by watching the clock.
5. Upcoming Projects of Anubhav Sinha
Anubhav Sinha is currently preparing for his next film, in which he is known for raising social issues. He clarified that he always tries to maintain a healthy environment on his sets and respect the legitimate demands of the artists.