Deepika Padukone admits she was never afraid to 'challenge the status quo' amid 8-hour shift controversy: 'I was often told how a woman must be...'

Deepika Padukone talks about status quo

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who has recently bagged a spot in the top five of IMDb's list of ‘Indian Cinema's Most Prolific Headliners’ over the past 25 years, has reflected on her journey and how she was never scared to question the status quo.

In a recent interview with IMDb, the actress also shared, “When I began my journey, I was often told how a woman must or is expected to navigate her career in order to be successful.”

Deepika continued, “However, from the very beginning, I was never afraid to ask questions, ruffle feathers, walk a more difficult path and challenge the status quo in order to reshape the mould we have all been expected to fit into.”

The actress also thanked her fans for their immense support over the years. She also noted that securing a spot in the list further validates her choices.

The actress shared, “The faith my family, fans and collaborators have had in me, have also empowered me to make the choices and decisions that I have, hopefully forever altering the path those after me will tread.”

Reflecting on the honour, she added, “IMDb’s Report on 25 Years of Indian Cinema further validates and strengthens my belief that honesty, authenticity and resilience matter, and that by being true to your core beliefs with consistency, change is possible.

Shah Rukh Khan was at the top of the list, followed by Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan in second and Deepika Padukone in third.

Deepika’s latest comment came after several reports alleged that she had exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD sequel.

What happened between Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga?

For the unversed, Deepika and filmmaker Sandeep Reddy’s controversy sparked after the actress allegedly demanded an eight-hour work schedule as a new mother. However, the filmmaker didn’t agree with the demand, leading Deepika to quit his projects.

On the work front, Deepika Padukone was last seen in Rohit Shetty's Singham Again. The actress is gearing up for her upcoming film, King, which also stars Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan in the lead.