Saurabh Shukla REACTS to 8-hour shift debate; says, 'If you're in a flow, then you should not crib about it'

Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' sparked discussion about working hours in the film industry. Several actors and filmmakers have shared their opinions on the topic since then. And now, Saurabh Shukla has shared his point of view on the subject. The veteran actor expressed that eight-hour shifts are not always the solution. Let's take a look at what he has to say.

Saurabh Shukhla reacts to the eight-hour work shift demand

In an interview with India Today, Saurabh Shukla opened up about his eight-hour work shift. He shared, "If you're in a flow, I really think that, suddenly, if you're going half an hour or one hour beyond your working hours, then you should not crib about it because, in bargaining, you're getting much more. That continuity of thought and continuity of that flow."

The actor expressed that the time limit or the fixed shift hour should exist, "but that is not the main thing." According to him, the important thing is "the piece you're creating."




The actor concluded, saying, "Rather than focusing on the watch—that oh! It's 6 or 8, and I have to go home—focus more on the work you're doing."

Deepika Padukone's exit from 'Spirit'

Deepika Padukone exited from the Prabhas-starrer 'Spirit' after the actress demanded an eight-hour work shift and remuneration hike. This led to a falling out between the makers and the actress, eventually leading to her leaving the project. Soon, the actress also left another Telugu project, 'Kalki 2', over similar issues.

More about Saurabh Shukla

The second season of Saurabh Shukla's web show, 'Bindiya Ke Bahubali', co-starring Ranvir Shorey. The web series is currently streaming on MX Player.

Talking about the success of the show, he said, "We have done the work. The baby is out in the world. How the baby is doing, the rest of the world is going to tell us, not vice versa."Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”