Radhika Apte has backed Deepika Padukone's demand for limited working hours as a new mother in the film industry. Radhika, who has also recently become a mother, expressed her stress and concerns about the industry's lack of support for new mothers. Deepika had put a condition to work only 6 hours a day in director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film 'Spirit' to care for her eight-month-old daughter, but was removed from the project, sparking controversy.
Radhika Apte emphasized that the film industry doesn't understand the needs of new mothers and finds it challenging to balance work and motherhood. She highlighted the long working hours and time spent away from children as a matter of concern. Meanwhile, Deepika has received support from Saif Ali Khan, Kajol, and Ajay Devgn on this issue. Saif Ali Khan shared his own experience of missing out on time with his children, while Kajol and Ajay Devgn agreed that actresses who are new mothers should be accommodated with flexible working hours.
The industry is slowly starting to understand the importance of supporting new mothers, and it's essential for actors and filmmakers to create a more inclusive and supportive environment. With more women speaking out on this issue, there is hope for positive change in the industry.
The support from Saif Ali Khan, Kajol, and Ajay Devgn demonstrates that the industry is moving towards a more empathetic and accommodating approach towards working mothers. As Radhika Apte aptly put it, the industry needs to understand and cater to the needs of new mothers to create a more sustainable and supportive work environment.