The ongoing discussion about working hours in the film industry has gained more attention recently, especially after reports about Deepika Padukone stepping away from certain projects. Now, Divya Dutta has shared her thoughts on the issue, offering a balanced and practical view.
The debate around 8 hour work shifts became widely talked about after reports suggested that Deepika exited Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. There were also claims that her decision regarding Kalki 2 was linked to similar concerns about working hours.
Speaking to HT City, Divya Dutta made it clear that such matters cannot be seen in a simple or fixed way. She explained that every person’s situation is different, and what works for one may not work for another.
Recalling an incident from an event she attended, she shared, “And a guy just got up and said, ‘Ma’am, I totally agree with you, but can you please say to whomsoever it may concern?’ So we cannot generalize these things.”
She further explained her point by saying, “Something I might be fine with; the other might not be. Her situation is different from mine. So who am I to comment on ABC’s situation? Also, it’s between two people. It’s between the actor and the producer.”
Divya highlighted that professional decisions depend on mutual understanding between the people involved. According to her, if both sides agree on certain conditions, things can work smoothly. If not, they can simply choose not to work together. “If they’re not, then they don’t work together. It’s as simple as that.”
Her comments reflect a practical approach, focusing on personal choice and respect for individual needs rather than setting a fixed rule for everyone in the industry.
On the work front, Divya Dutta is set to appear in the upcoming web series Chiraiya, which starts streaming on March 20, 2026. She was last seen in Chhaava alongside Vicky Kaushal, where she played the role of Soyrabai in a story based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
Overall, Divya’s take adds a calm and thoughtful voice to an ongoing conversation in the film industry.