Actor Yami Gautam Dhar, whose film Haq releases in theatres this week, in a recent interview weighed in on the 8-hour work-shift debate, which garnered attention after Deepika Padukone allegedly left Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit over this demand not being met.

While Yami emphasized the significance of motherhood by stating, "once a mother, always a mother," she also highlighted the need for mutual understanding between actors and filmmakers.

In a recent interview, Yami shared, "To begin with, once a mother, always a mother. Regardless of whether you are employed or a stay-at-home parent, every mother is unique and does everything possible for her child. No one holds more importance to a mother than her child."

"While we may desire a time limit like in other professions, our industry operates differently. There are various factors such as locations, permissions, and the involvement of other actors and technicians. Therefore, the idea of a time limit is quite subjective and relies on the collaboration and understanding between an actor, a producer, and a director," she added.

The film’s director Suparn Varma added, "This has been a longstanding issue. Some actors work only eight hours a day, five days a week, and avoid night shoots. This arrangement is agreed upon in advance by the director, producer, and actor. So why has it become a problem when a female actor raises this concern? Ultimately, we are all human beings creating art and expressing emotions under challenging conditions. Therefore, I see no issue in discussing time constraints if they align with the production's needs. If it works, they proceed, if not, they don't."

Haq also stars Emraan Hashmi and Sheeba Chadha. The film is slated to release in theatres on Friday (November 7).