Kajol says she never worked 20-hour days; supports work-life balance amid Deepika Padukone’s call for 8-hour shifts

CJ Desk

Kajol recently stated that she has never worked for 20 or 30 hours at a stretch and that maintaining a work-life balance has been a priority for her since she began acting in the 1990s. Her comment comes amid reports of Deepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit over the director’s alleged refusal to limit the shoot to an 8-hour shift, as she is a new working mom.

Kajol told PTI, “I was one of the few people who worked on one film at a time; I didn’t do 4 films at the same time (like other actors). I used to finish one film, then start another. I didn’t work for 20 or 30 hours. I was always very clear that we would work a certain amount only, and my mom also backed me up big time on it.”

Further, Kajol recalled having a similar discussion after giving birth to her first child, Nysa, with her husband Ajay Devgn. She stated that most producers are so supportive, they don’t even think twice.

Recalling her past experiences, the 50-year-old actress said that whenever things got tough personally, the producers she worked with were incredibly understanding, even letting her wrap up early when necessary.