Neha Dhupia says, "I support Deepika Padukone" over her plea for working moms

Actress Neha Dhupia came in support of star Deepika Padukone after she reportedly exited Sandeep Vanga directorial `Spirit` due to certain working demands, including a request for an eight-hour workday.

Deepika Padukone`s recent exit from `Spirit` has created quite a buzz in the entertainment industry. Several celebrities have now directly and indirectly weighed in on the need for a structured shift in the industry after the `Chennai Express` actress allegedly demanded fixed working hours in the film industry.

Picture Courtesy/Neha Dhupia`s Instagram account

Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia is the latest to join the fray. The `Chup Chup Ke` actress shared her opinion on the fixed working hours for actresses who have embraced motherhood.

Taking to Instagram Stories on Monday, Neha Dhupia opened up about work-life balance and how new mothers are often “sidelined or shamed”.

She wrote, “For work-life balance to go beyond conversations, new moms need practical support and consideration. Instead, we often get shamed or sidelined.”

The actress further said that as a “working mom” herself, she supports Deepika Padukone`s request for “fair and considerate” working hours in the film industry.

“As a working mom, I support @deepikapadukone `s reasonable request for fair and considerate working hours,” wrote Neha Dhupia.

Recently, actor Ajay Devgn backed the 8-hour shifts for mothers amid reports of Deepika Padukone`s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga`s film `Spirit.`

At the trailer launch of Kajol`s `Maa` in May, Ajay Devgn appeared to have spoken in support of Deepika Padukone. When asked about his views on the demands for an 8-hour shift, Devgn, without taking names, said, “It`s not that it`s not going down well with people. Most honest filmmakers will not have problems with it. Apart from this, being a mother and working for eight hours, most people have started working eight- to nine-hour shifts. It`s person to person, and I feel most of the industry understands this.”

Earlier, Deepika was expected to star opposite Prabhas in `Spirit,` a film backed by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures. However, she is reportedly no longer part of the project.

Following Deepika`s reported exit, the makers confirmed that actress Triptii Dimri, who was also seen in Animal, has joined the cast of Spirit.

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