Jr NTR & Ajay Devgn's costar Madhoo reacts to Deepika Padukone's exit from Prabhas-Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit: 'If she wants 8-hour work...'

Madhoo known for movies like Phool Aur Kaante, Diljale, Roja and Nannaku Prematho among others, said it was Deepika Padukone's personal choice and there is nothing to debate about it. read more
Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit featuring Prabhas continues to garner headlines, as many celebs are coming out in support of the actress, who wants to give importance to work-life balance after embracing motherhood.
Veteran actress known for movies like Phool Aur Kaante, Diljale, Roja and Nannaku Prematho among others, said it was Deepika Padukone's personal choice and there is nothing to debate about it.
'It is not about having conflicts and constantly fighting. Everything in life is negotiation, and one must know their worth," Madhoo said while talking to News18. 'Deepika is a new mother; she needs time, and she asked for it. The person on the other side didn't accept, so that didn't work out. If Deepika wanted the movie so bad, and was willing to make other arrangements, she would have accepted it—but she did not, and that's her personal choice. So, I don't see a big reason for debate," she added.
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Sharing how other filmmakers will accommodate Deepika Padukone's 8-hour work shift request, Madhoo said, 'I ask for something, you don't want to give me, and then you let me go. And that's it. That's the way I see this situation. If she wants 8-hour work, there are other people who would be able to willing to take her on that call. And that deal offer will materialize. This deal didn't materialize. Because we negotiate every day on a certain project. Some people pay, some people don't' pay. And when you want it very badly, you come down. When you don't want it, you say 'Sorry I am not doing it.' It's a personal choice. It's a negotiation."
Meanwhile, Deepika recently signed Allu Arjun's biggie, which is directed by Atlee of Jawan fame. Titled AA22 x A6, the sci-fi actioner is bankrolled by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures.

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