Deepika Padukone has recently drawn attention for her exits from films and disagreements with directors. She shared a picture holding Shah Rukh Khan’s hand, showing that she values the personal bonds she has built in the industry.
Issues around her scheduling and entourage demands are not new. During Race 2, she had a dispute with producer Ramesh Taurani, who called her financial expectations unfair and questioned her professionalism.
She recently clashed with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga while working on Spirit with Prabhas. Deepika wanted flexible hours after embracing motherhood, but Vanga reportedly rejected these requests.
Fans believe her career is suffering because of such demands. Her exit from Kalki 2898 AD is being linked to a sudden fee hike, requests for flexible hours, and the need for a large entourage.
Some fans defend her, saying her reputation and new role as a mother justify these expectations. Others argue that if these terms cost her projects, she should choose roles wisely and clearly state her conditions before signing.
Observers feel her approach may create bigger problems. At this stage in her career, with younger actresses in demand, she needs to balance her choices carefully.
Deepika’s upcoming films include Shah Rukh Khan’s King and an Atlee directorial featuring Allu Arjun.
