Actor Deepika Padukone's recent exit from two upcoming films has intensified a debate in the Hindi film industry over the implementation of an eight-hour workday. Padukone reportedly left Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' and Nag Ashwin's 'Kalki 2' after her request for a limited daily work schedule was not accommodated. The actor's clarion call received support from Yami Gautam, who noted that the practice of limited working hours is not new to the film industry.
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