Anubhav Sinha called the Deepika Padukone–working hours debate “overblown,” saying such issues should be resolved privately. He stressed that actors have the right to set boundaries, recalling his amicable experience with Rishi Kapoor on Mulk

Javed Akhtar praised Anubhav Sinha’s Assi, calling it a rare film that touches both the heart and the mind. He said the film raises serious questions and leaves audiences reflecting on society