United News of Bangladesh

Bollywood power couple Ajay Devgn and Kajol have lent their voices in support of eight-hour work shifts for new mothers in the film industry. The actors addressed the growing demand for shorter working hours during the trailer launch of their upcoming film Maa, set to release on June 27. Speaking at the event, Kajol responded positively when asked whether it is fair for new mothers to request shorter shifts on set. “I love the fact that we could work less,” she said with a smile, subtly highlighting the importance of work-life balance, particularly for women navigating both motherhood and professional commitments. Weekend Binge: From Hera Pheri To Welcome - 70 Shades Of Paresh Rawal Ajay Devgn, standing beside her, firmly backed the idea. “It’s not that it’s not going well with people. People understand,” he said. “Most of the honest filmmakers, I would say, will not have a problem with this. Apart from that, being a mother and working for eight hours — usually people have started working eight to nine hours in a shift. So I think it’s person to person, but most of the industry does understand.” Their comments come amid a broader conversation within the Indian film fraternity about creating more inclusive and accommodating working conditions for women, particularly new mothers returning to work. Devgn and Kajol’s film, Maa, explores themes of motherhood and resilience — making the timing of their remarks especially significant. Source: With inputs from India Today