Amid the ongoing buzz surrounding Deepika Padukone’s alleged exit from Spirit due to disagreements over flexible work shifts, renowned filmmaker Anurag Basu has come out in support of the actress. During an interview with Firstpost, the Metro… In Dino director made it clear that he too stands against long-hour shoots and believes in maintaining a stress-free atmosphere for his actors.
Speaking to Firstpost, Basu 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 shared insight into his directorial process, saying, “I want my actors to be very happy on set and know their character well. I don’t give too much information to them before the shoot begins. Let them discover their roles, and this is the method I have been following for ages.”
Currently promoting Metro… In Dino, which hit theatres earlier this