Anubhav Sinha reacts to Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift: ‘If you don’t like an actor’s conditions, don’t work with them’ | –

Amid the controversy surrounding actors being required to work fixed shifts of 8 to 9 hours, director Anubhav Sinha participated during a recent conversation, offering a measured and practical take on the controversy. When asked if he would be okay with signing an actor who insists on working only 8 or 9 hours a day, Sinha said the answer is simple.“Actors are different people. Good actors are different personalities – and that’s okay. Acting is probably the most difficult art form in the history of art. Every other art form deals with some kind of device. Even in singing, you physically use your voice. Acting is the only art form that doesn’t rely on a physical instrument in that sense. So actors are wired differently,” he told Shubhankar Mishra.

He added frankly: “If an actor wants to work six hours a day and you’re not ok with that, don’t work with that actor.

“It’s that simple.”

on Rishi Kapoor“No Night Buds” condition during king

Recalling his experience with the late Rishi Kapoor while shooting Mulk, Sinha revealed how conditions on set are often a matter of negotiation rather than confrontation.“Yes, Chintu ji told me after reading the script of Mulk that he didn’t want to do night shoots. I told him, ‘But Chintu ji, night scenes are important.’ So we negotiated. He said he would do four night shoots. I agreed.”But filmmaking rarely sticks to plan.

“Later during filming, I said to him, ‘Sir, it’s been five nights. He said: What happened? But we managed.”There is no bitterness,” Sinha explained. “I wanted Rishi Kapoor so much in this film, and I had no problem adapting. I had a great experience working with him. He had a great time too.”He fondly remembers meeting Kapoor after his treatment in New York at Amitabh Bachchan’s Diwali party. “He even suggested that we shoot another scene for Thappad with Taapsee, saying he would quietly enter from behind.

That was my last meeting with him. I found a friend in him – just because he didn’t want to shoot at night doesn’t make it difficult.Then he added with characteristic frankness: “By the way, I also don’t like shooting at night. Am I not allowed to?”

on Deepika Padukone Discussion: “Why create controversy?”

Sinha also addressed the larger conversation around actors’ working hours, especially in the wake of discussions surrounding Deepika Padukone’s choice not to participate in projects.“I don’t believe in gossip. I’ve never worked with Deepika, and I’ve barely met her once at a party in years. But I asked people who have worked with her, and they said she’s a delightful actress to work with,” he said.

He doubted the necessity of turning professional disputes into public quarrels. “If any actor’s demands are unreasonable, don’t work with them. Why create controversy? Every family has disagreements, but don’t go to the balcony and shout about it.”He continued, “I think the way this has been blown out of proportion is unfair. If you don’t like an actor, fire them. Actors and directors have been fired before – it does happen. It should stay between the people involved.”He also emphasized the practical realities of the profession. “People can have a working environment. The actor is standing in front of the camera. They have to look good on a 50-60 foot screen.”

If there are eye bags, they look huge. So yes, work hours matter. “These problems can be easily resolved in private.”

“There is no need to turn everything into a public spectacle.”

When asked about the escalating controversy on social media, Sinha remained firm.“This is unnecessary. If you don’t want to work with someone, don’t do it. Why make statements? These topics can be avoided. There is no need to turn everything into a public spectacle.”