Deepika Padukone Has swung the headlines to initiate the 8-hour shift debate in the industry. And now, filmmaker Rohan SippyWho has helped ‘Dum Maaro Dum’, who also contained the actress in a special number, has reacted to the subject. In an interview, the director shared the fixed working hours in Film industry are not possible. Here is what he has to say.
Rohan Sippy deals with the 8-hour shift debate: ‘Not the right profession to persecute …’
In an interview with PTI, Rohan Sippy shared his thoughts on the 8-hour-long shift debate. The filmmaker said: “It is not the right profession to conduct if that is what you are looking for (8-hour shifts).” The director expressed that it is to be in this profession, it is the nature of the job where you have to join, whether to meet an actor, be on a set or for the night shoots. He said: “There is a greater selection of people who want to do this job than demand for it.“
Rohan Sippy feels that one has to accept things
Sippy expressed that one should feel lucky to be in the film industry and get a job. He said, “So we’re all lucky to be in these things, so you have to accept it and have a family with you who will understand enough of it.”He continued to add that if one’s family cannot accept this fact and deal with these expectations, it would be a matter. He added, “I am extremely happy that I have that support and understanding of letting me do this.”The director was asked about the shift debate while promoting his latest show, ‘Search: The Naina Murder Case’, starring Konkona Sensharma. The series has arrived at the OTT platform today, October 10, 2025.
