Who spilled the chai, Honey? Ever had a boss who wants everything your time, your energy, your soul but won’t even meet you halfway with flexibility? That’s exactly the mood in B-town right now, honey.
Deepika Padukone vs. Sandeep Reddy Vanga isn’t just a celebrity feud… it’s a full-blown feminist workplace showdown wrapped in glossy PR and smothered in bad takes. So let’s break it down: one fact, one side-eye at a time.
The Setup: Who Did What, Where, & Why’s Triptii Here?
Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the “bold” director known for his emotionally manipulative men and Animal-level aggression, was set to cast Deepika Padukone opposite Prabhas in Spirit… But guess what? D.P. said “no, baby” when the demands got ridiculous.
She allegedly requested:
- 8-hour shoot days (yes, like every sane workplace allows),
- Compensation for extended shoot schedules
- Comfort around post-maternity (Bold) scenes
- A lil’ mercy from the Telugu dubbing.
Reasonable? I’d say duh. She’s a global icon, a mother, and not a robot you plug in for 14 hour shifts. Enter: Triptii Dimri, the new Gen-Z darling from Animal. She’s now Vanga’s new choice. Sweet girl, gorgeous talent but Dear, don’t let them play you.
Section 1: 100 Days? For What?
Reddy reportedly wanted over 100 days of her time and not just that, he expected Deepika to extend her schedule without additional pay. Like… excuse me? Imagine working at a company and your boss just adds three months of work for free, saying, “It’s for the passion of the project.”
Section 2: ₹40 Crore + Profit Share? Y’all Mad Why?
Now here’s where the boys got real silent. Word on the grapevine says Deepika asked for ₹40 crore plus a share in profits.
Gasp? Shock? Disbelief? No ma’am. That’s called knowing your market value. Male stars do this on a daily basis and the media calls them “power players.” But the moment a woman, and a mother, demands the same coin… she’s “unrealistic”?.
Section 3: She’s a Mom Now… Respect That
Listen. Deepika’s done bold roles, fierce choreography, before. But now, she’s a new mom. If she says, “I’m not okay doing certain intimate scenes right now,” that needs to be respected, not rolled over like yesterday’s storyboard.
Section 4: Telugu Dubbing & Cultural Exhaustion
It ain’t just about the acting… there’s also dubbing in Telugu. DP reportedly asked if dubbing could be done by a professional voice artist to ease the load. And what happened? Vanga allegedly lost it.
Section 5: And the Pettiest Clapback Award Goes To…
When Deepika exited, Vanga went full teenage breakup mode on Twitter. “When I narrate a story… I place 100% faith… But by doing this, you’ve disclosed the person that you are… #dirtyPRgames”
Sir. You’re a director, not a K-drama character. Instead of addressing things like a professional, you’re posting emoji-laced shade? Embarrassing.
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Celebrity Support for Deepika
- Ajay Devgn backed her up, saying: “Honest filmmakers won’t have a problem with an actor asking for an 8-hour shift”
- Kajol, standing by him, added that women deserve compassion on set.
- Neha Dhupia also chimed in, highlighting how women are often shamed for asserting themselves post-motherhood.
Conclusion:
Deepika set work limits, asked for her worth, and expected to be treated like a damn human being. Meanwhile, the industry gasps louder than a grandma at a nightclub.
When a man says, “I need ₹100 crore,” they nod. When a woman says, “I need 8 hours of rest,” they riot. And that, sugar, is the whole truth as clear as a glossed lip in a power meeting.
Written By MANSI SINGH