Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has been in the news after stepping away from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD. Reports suggested her exit was linked to her 8-hour shooting limit and other work conditions. Amid this, filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan made a funny remark about Deepika’s “8-hour shift” during a vlog.
Farah Khan Jokes About Deepika’s 8-Hour Shift
Farah appeared on actor Rohit Saraf’s cooking vlog with Dilip and shared light moments with Rohit’s mother. Rohit revealed that his mother was appearing on camera for the first time after waiting a year. Farah hugged her and joked, “Itna time toh Deepika Padukone ne nahi lagaya mujhe haan bolne mein.”
When Dilip asked, “Deepika Padukone ma’am kab aayengi humare show main?” Farah said, “Jiss din tu gaon jaayega naa uss din ayegi. Deepika Padukone ab sirf 8 ghanta shoot karti hai, usko show pe aane ka time nahi hai.”
Why Deepika Padukone Left Spirit And Kalki 2898 AD Sequel
Deepika welcomed her daughter ‘Dua’ in September 2024. In May 2025, reports emerged that she left Prabhas and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit. She reportedly requested an 8-hour shooting limit, extra pay for additional days and a share of the profits. Later, Triptii Dimri replaced her in the film.
A few days later, Vyjayanthi Movies also confirmed that Deepika would not return for Kalki 2898 AD. They stated, “Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like Kalki deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future works.” Reports added she had asked for a 25% fee hike, 7-hour shooting days and five-star accommodation for her team.
Deepika Padukone: Upcoming Projects
Instead of commenting on the rumours, Deepika announced her next films. She will star with Allu Arjun in Atlee’s action project (tentatively titled AA22 x A6). She is also confirmed for Shah Rukh Khan’s King, directed by Siddharth Anand. Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Jaideep Ahlawat also star in this big-budget actioner..
