Mumbai, Oct 19 (NationPress) Actor Kanwar Dhillon recently shed light on the challenging work schedules prevalent in the television industry.

In an exclusive chat with IANS, he proposed that standard working hours should be ideally capped at 8–10 hours. While he recognized that overnight shoots are sometimes necessary, he stressed the importance of having shorter, more manageable hours for both actors and crew members. When queried about the extensive hours in the television sector, Kanwar remarked, “I haven’t heard of any formal adjustments, but I would love to see standard shifts of 8–10 hours as opposed to 12 or more. Occasionally, episodes must be completed overnight, making long hours unavoidable. However, ideally, 9–10 hours should be the norm.”

The dialogue around prolonged working hours in the entertainment field gained momentum after Deepika Padukone, who recently became a mother, expressed her wish for an 8-hour workday. Her comments ignited a wider conversation, prompting several television stars to share their views on the matter.

Previously, Nyrraa Banerji had discussed the grueling work culture in television, highlighting how extended shooting hours can negatively impact actors' health, sleep, and overall performance. She underscored the necessity for a balanced work-life routine, emphasizing that regular weekly breaks and personal downtime are crucial for sustaining both physical health and creative output.

The ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’ star told IANS, “I completely concur. We often clock in fifteen hours a day, which adversely affects our health, sleep, and performance. Without adequate rest, actors struggle to appear fresh or convey emotions energetically. That’s why I always request at least one day off per week or half-days when accepting a show. We need time for ourselves, our families, and personal obligations. Otherwise, it becomes detrimental.”