Actor Ajay Devgn while speaking at the trailer launch of the film Maa starring Kajol backed the 8-hour shifts for mothers. The senior actor has worked in the industry in the capacity of an actor, producer and director. He spoke about it amid reports of Deepika Padukone exiting Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit over disagreement over working hours and pay. This has led to much discussion about a stable working hour in the industry especially for new mothers.

Ajay Devgn on 8-hour work week

According to reports, Deepika Padukone who welcomed her baby last year demanded eight hours of work from the makers of Spirit that also stars Prabhas.  While this sparked debate online, actor Ajay Devgn seems to have spoken in support of Deepika Padukone at the trailer launch of 'Maa', an upcoming horror film that stars Kajol in the lead.

When asked about his views on the demands for an 8-hour shift, Devgn, without taking names, said, "It's not that it's not going down well with people. Most of the honest filmmakers will not have problems with it. Apart from this, being a mother and working for eight hours, most people have started working eight- to nine-hour shifts."