‘Maharaj’ director backs 8-hour shift: ‘Rani, Kajol did it long before it became debate’
Mumbai, June 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) As conversations around work-life balance and shooting hours gain momentum in the film industry, filmmaker Siddharth P. Malhotra has weighed in on the ongoing 8-hour shift debate. Reflecting on his own experiences, he recalled how actors like Rani Mukerji and Kajol have been following structured, 8-hour workdays long before it became a trending topic. Citing the example of the film “Hichki,” which was wrapped in just 28 days, Siddharth highlighted the importance of discipline and coordination on set regardless of the shift duration.