Kajal Aggarwal Supports Deepika Padukone's Call for Fair Work Hours
Kajal Aggarwal Backs Deepika Padukone's Work Shift Request
The recent controversy surrounding Deepika Padukone's request for an eight-hour workday, amidst her exit from the Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD sequels, has ignited a significant discussion regarding the working conditions for new mothers in the film industry. While numerous celebrities have expressed their support for Padukone, some critics argue that the entertainment sector cannot adhere to fixed schedules. In this context, actress Kajal Aggarwal has publicly voiced her support for Deepika, labeling the backlash as "entirely unjust." She shared that her own contracts include specific clauses that outline her working hours and guarantee Sundays off to spend time with her son.
Kajal Aggarwal Discusses Balancing Motherhood and Career
Kajal Aggarwal On Balancing Career, Motherhood
In a recent interview with Zoom, Kajal revealed that juggling her responsibilities as a mother and her acting career has been one of the toughest challenges she has faced. She feels a strong commitment to both her child and her profession, but the guilt of dividing her attention often complicates her efforts to maintain equilibrium. Fortunately, she credits her supportive partner, Gautam Kitchlu, for helping her navigate this demanding phase. They work together to ensure their son receives the attention he deserves, and Kajal reassures him that she will always return home after work.
When discussing the industry's treatment of new mothers, she acknowledged, "I think things are changing. You're right. They definitely haven't been the best to new moms and to moms who are trying to balance it all out for themselves. But things are changing now, and I am pretty clear about the kind of films that I want to do and don't want to do."
Kajal's Perspective on Industry Standards
Kajal Aggarwal Stands By Deepika Padukone's 8-Hour Shift Demand
Kajal further emphasized her support for Deepika's request, stating, "I completely stand by her. I completely understand what she's saying. It's all about priorities, and you work so hard to eventually be in a position of choice, to eventually be in a position where you can have a very simple request, and it's not too much to ask for. It happens in the corporate world. It happens all over. Why not in the film industry as well?"
She also pointed out that the film industry is increasingly adopting corporate practices, with corporate funding and production becoming standard. Kajal questioned why similar work practices are not being implemented in this context and expressed concern over the existing double standards.