India, July 9 -- Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone's reported exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit sparked a debate about working hours in the film industry. Many actors, including Sonakshi Sinha, Neha Dhupia, and Vikrant Massey, have shown support for the actor's 8-hour shift demand. Now, in an interview with Firstpost, Anurag Basu has also backed Deepika.

When asked about his thoughts on Deepika's 8-hour shift request, Anurag said, "I also don't like long-hour shifts at work. My actors never complain about long hours or stress at work. So, I absolutely agree with what Deepika Padukone had to say. It's a film; I never give my actors a chance to complain about this."

He further explained his style of working and added, "I want my actor...