Deepika Padukone ’s recent exit from Spirit and Kalki 2 has become a talking point in the film industry. Reports claimed her decision to stick to an eight-hour workday after embracing motherhood did not sit well with the makers. While the discussion on Bollywood’s work culture continues, an old clip of Abhishek Bachchan speaking about Akshay Kumar ’s working hours has resurfaced online, adding more fuel to the debate.

The video is from The Kapil Sharma Show, where Akshay, Abhishek, and Riteish Deshmukh appeared together to promote a Housefull film. In the clip, Abhishek says, “Pack up hote hi, most excited person, Akshay Kumar . Aath ghante se zyada kaam nahi karte hain yeh. Subah saath baje aayenge set pe… turant meter chaalu.”

Riteish jokingly adds, “Time starts now.” Abhishek c

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