Director Hansal Mehta has now weighed in on the much-discussed shift timing issue in the film industry. The discussion surfaced after Deepika Padukone demanded an 8-hour shift clause for Sandeep Reddy Vanga`s film Spirit. With the clause not being accepted, the actress walked out of the film. While Deepika had earlier shared her thoughts on the demand for an 8-hour work shift, Hansal Mehta has now shared his perspective on it.

Hansal Mehta on industry`s work culture

Hansal Mehta, who has been a part of the film industry for over two decades with films like Omerta, Faraaz, and The Buckingham Murders to his credit, took to X to write in detail about working hours in the industry. “In our line of work, a 12-hour day is politely called a ‘shift.’ The truth is, between the chaos of shoots, the endless commute, hurried meals, and barely a few hours of broken sleep, there’s little left of us. Where does our mental health or physical well-being fit into this equation?” he questioned.