Not sure if Katrina Kaif, Kiara Advani will be able to come back after motherhood, says Shobhaa De: ‘Different story with Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone’

A wider conversation around working conditions in the film industry gathered momentum, sparked by reports that Deepika Padukone requested an eight-hour work shift for projects such as Spirit and the upcoming sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. The discussion has drawn mixed reactions over the past year, with some celebrities endorsing the demand and others expressing scepticism. Now, columnist Shobhaa De has weighed in, suggesting that only a handful of top stars possess the influence to negotiate such terms.