India, June 2 -- The reports of Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit has been in the news for the last few days. Reportedly she put forth a clause that would not work more than eight hours a day during the shoot. Now Mani Ratnam has commented on the ongoing debate on shift hours and unprofessional demands, in an interview with News18, where he came out in support of Deepika by saying that if one is in a position to seek for such demands then that is absolutely valid. (Also read: Ajay Devgn supports Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shifts demand that irked Vanga: 'Honest filmmakers will not have problems')

Ahead of the release of his latest film Thug Life, Mani Ratnam said during the interaction, "I think it is a rightful demand. I'm glad she's i...