Work-Life Balance in Bollywood: Genelia D’Souza Sparks Fresh Debate

The spotlight is once again on work-life balance in Bollywood

Genelia D’Souza says working 10 hours daily is ‘tough but not impossible’

She is open to 12-hour days if there is mutual flexibility

Her comments follow Deepika Padukone’s reported exit from ‘Spirit’ over an 8-hour shift demand

Deepika’s stand reignited debate on fair work hours for actors

Her exit triggered strong industry reactions, with stars like Mani Ratnam and Ajay Devgn backing her

While Genelia supports longer, adjustable shifts, others are calling for structured limits

The divide highlights how Bollywood is rethinking its approach to work-life balance

Change may be coming not just on screen, but behind the scenes too