Speaking to India Today, Irani called it an “individual issue,” emphasizing that while work-life balance is important, professional commitments must be honoured
Smriti Irani
In a recent interaction, TV's celebrated actress Smriti Irani broke her silence on the currently hot topic about 8-hour work shifts for actors in the entertainment sector. Deepika Padukone ignited the issue by demanding an 8-hour workday after adopting motherhood for the first time this year. 'That is an individual issue,' Irani frankly stated.
In a recent interaction with India Today, "You cannot say that the producer's commitment shall not be honoured. I don't feel like [working] today. That is not professionally acceptable behaviour. But at the same time, I believe as an industry as a whole, we can have new pathways to enhancing our market value. I think the industry is so focused on creating creative value that it doesn't look at market value."
Smriti Irani reacts to the controversy
When asked about the specific Deepika Padukone controversy around Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit and the possible sequel of Kalki 2989 AD. Smriti Irani mentioned, "That's an individual issue. I understand that a lot of controversies are created, and some controversies are only created so that the controversy sells. So I will not be naive enough to indulge in all that stupidity. I will only say this much that I have worked through two pregnancies on this very set with a female producer. I was very, very adamant on making my producer successful because, for a young female producer to get a show which became [this] iconic, as an actor, it was my responsibility to make sure that the ship kept sailing."
Smriti Irani on work hour debate
"It was my choice. I can't expect people to make my choices using their work ethic. So that's why I am saying it's an individual choice. Today, I understand that if I consistently don't turn up for my producer, they will suffer a huge loss, and it's not fair to them. If I don't turn up to work, 120 people do not get a pay cheque that day. It's unfair to 120 families. So, my way of viewing my work and my work product is very different. It was my choice to be an actor; it was my choice to be a politician. It is my choice to have children. So, if I have made those choices in life, I should be responsible enough towards them. I can't say I chose to have a kid, so now you put the bill first," Irani further quipped.
After Deepika Padukone, who played Sumathi in the original film, said that she would not be returning for the sequel, we have obtained a recent update indicating that Alia Bhatt may take her place.
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