Actress Deepika Padukone has spoken out after discussions emerged about her decision to request an eight-hour working day on sets, following her exit from Spirit and the Kalki 2898 AD sequel. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, she addressed the criticism and explained her reasoning behind the move. Deepika noted that male actors in the Indian film industry have long been working similar schedules, but it has not drawn much attention. "By virtue of being a woman, if that's coming across as being pushy or whatever, then so be it.