Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has once again shown her trademark humor. In her recent vlog, she playfully teased actress Deepika Padukone over her new shooting schedule.
During the episode, Farah visited actor Rohit Saraf’s home along with her cook Dilip. While narrating stories, she joked about Rohit’s mother delaying her appearance on camera.
Adding to the laughter, Farah remarked that even Deepika Padukone responded faster than her. She then quipped about the actress’s current lifestyle, saying Deepika now works only 8 hours a day and has no time for other commitments.
The comment referred to the widely discussed Deepika Padukone 8-hour work routine. After becoming a mother earlier this year, Deepika is said to have set a strict 8-hour shift limit for herself. Reports suggest she even declined filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s project Spirit because the long hours conflicted with her schedule.
Deepika’s decision has drawn attention across the film industry. Many view it as an important step toward balancing career and family life. The actress, who made her Bollywood debut in Farah’s Om Shanti Om opposite Shah Rukh Khan, is now focusing on health and personal time along with work.
Farah’s comments, while humorous, highlight a larger conversation in Bollywood. The industry is seeing a shift, with more actors and actresses prioritizing work–life balance.
For Deepika, motherhood has clearly influenced her approach, leading her to redefine what it means to be a leading star in today’s changing environment.
As discussions continue, her decision may pave the way for new expectations in the industry. Even if made in jest, Farah’s words have brought the debate back into the spotlight, ensuring the conversation around work balance and personal choices remains active.
For more on Deepika’s journey as Nykaa’s ambassador, read on the Deepika Padukone Named Nykaa’s Global Ambassador.
