Mumbai, Dec. 1 -- Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit has weighed in on the ongoing industry-wide debate over introducing 8-hour work shifts, saying that every actor should have the freedom to choose how they want to balance work and personal life.

The discussion was sparked following Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone's reported demand for 8-hour work shifts, which led to her exit from the upcoming film 'Spirit', directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, starring Prabhas. Deepika's departure has fueled widespread conversations across the industry about the demands of long shooting hours and the importance of work-life balance.

Madhuri, known for her decades-long career in Bollywood, reflected on her own experience of managing long shooting hours while a...