Bollywood’s popular actress Tilottama Shome is making headlines these days for the film ‘Ikka’. His acting in this courtroom drama film released on Netflix on July 10, 2026 is being praised a lot. Meanwhile, recently in an interview, Tilottama expressed her opinion on the ongoing debate regarding the demand of working for eight hours in the film industry and supported Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone.

What did Tilottama Shome say?
In an interview given to NDTV, Tilottama Shome said that there are many senior actors in the film industry who work less than 12 hours for years and this is a part of their contract, but no one ever talks about it. Tilottama said, ‘When you are new to the industry, 12-hour shifts are considered normal, but I have seen many senior artistes working less hours than this. On the basis of their star power, artists can decide how many hours they have to work.

Many senior artists work less than 12 hours…
He further said, ‘This dispute is not new, but has been going on for a long time. That’s why I don’t understand why so much discussion started on this issue only after Deepika Padukone raised it. She says, ‘Balance between work and personal life is important. Making a film is a teamwork, so this issue should be discussed openly instead of just making headlines.

These celebs supported Deepika Padukone
Even before Tilottama Shom, many Bollywood celebs have supported Deepika Padukone’s demand of 8-hour shift. Actress Kangana Ranaut, who always expresses her opinion openly, has justified this step of Deepika Padukone. Kangana had said that being a top actress, it is absolutely right for Deepika to take this stand.

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At the same time, Kajal Aggarwal also supported Deepika and said that there is nothing wrong in demanding to work for a fixed 8 hours a day. This should not be seen as an artist’s tantrum. Actress Saba Azad also supported Deepika’s demand and said that women should get both their rights and respect on the sets. Limiting working hours is part of fundamental rights.

What is the whole matter?
Let us tell you that last year there were reports that Deepika Padukone had left director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film ‘Spirit’ because she did not want to work more than 8 hours and that too on her own terms. He was also sidelined from the film ‘Kalki 2’. Since then, there has been a debate on the 8-hour shift in social media and Bollywood circles.

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Names of many big actresses are coming out of the sequel of Deepika Padukone’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. Recently such news also came out that after Deepika, the filmmakers team can take Priyanka Chopra in the film. Although it seems difficult now. According to latest media reports, Priyanka Chopra has refused to be a part of the film.

‘Kalki 2898 AD’ was a superhit
Let us tell you that the Telugu movie ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ was released on 27 June 2024. This science-fiction movie was liked a lot by the audience. The film proved to be a superhit at the box office. This film has been directed by director Nag Ashwin. Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani were in lead roles in the film.

This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD,

After careful consideration, we have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership.

And a film like…

— Vyjayanthi Movies (@VyjayanthiFilms) September 18, 2025

Priyanka was approached instead of Deepika
The sequel of this film was announced at the time of its release. Along with this, it was also told that Deepika will play the lead role in the upcoming sequel. However this did not happen. Deepika said goodbye to the film even before its sequel was made. The makers themselves had confirmed Deepika’s exit from the film. After Deepika’s exit, there were reports that Priyanka Chopra will become the lead actress of this film. Considering Priyanka’s global fanbase, the makers are considering casting her. However, now there has been a twist here too.

Priyanka’s terms like Deepika’s
According to the report of Bollywood Hungama, Priyanka Chopra has also put some conditions for signing the film like Deepika Padukone. It is further written in the report that Priyanka also wants some flexibility in shooting time and schedule. So that he can give time to his daughter. However, he is ready to travel with his daughter to the shooting set.

Apart from Priyanka, he was also approached
Citing sources in the report, it has been said that Priyanka also does not want any compromise in her fees. He has asked for almost the same fee as Deepika for the sequel. It has also been told in the report that apart from Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Sai Pallavi and Anushka Shetty have also been approached for this film.