'Dhurandhar' actor Rakesh Bedi comments on the 8-hour shift debate after Deepika Padukone's exit from 'Spirit' and 'Kalki 2898 AD' sequel

Rakesh Bedi, who is all set for the release of his upcoming film 'Dhurandhar', recently commented on the ongoing debate over 8-hour shifts in the film industry that started after Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit'. The veteran actor shared his views on the subject, stating that work in the creative field is different from other jobs. Let's take a look at what he has to say.

Rakesh Bedi on 8-hour shift debate

In an interview with Firstpost, Rakesh Bedi was asked about his take on the 8-hour work shift debate. The actor responded, "It’s not possible in creative fields. If you have to set up a shot; erect a set, it will take at least 6 to 7 hours. But you should be compensated if you are working extra. I will stick to that."




He added that such things seldom happen in the creative field.

The veteran star, who has also worked in the TV industry, shared, "In television, we are meeting deadlines all the time. We don’t plan in advance."

He further added that he has seen actors fainting on the sets, and people around don't know what to do. He concluded, saying, "And the payments come after three months. We have not picked up the good stuff from the West. It’s time we do it."

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More about the 8-hour shift debate

Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film 'Spirit' became a huge topic. Soon, reports surfaced that the filmmaker didn't agree with the terms put forth by the actress, which included a hike in remuneration and 8-hour shifts. This led to her exit and sparked a discussion in which several celebrities have shared their opinions until now.

More about the film

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and more. It is slated to hit theaters on December 5, 2025.

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