Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani comments on work-shift expectations in the context of ongoing industry discussions after Deepika Padukone’s remarks about an eight-hour work shift. Hirani highlights an example from his film Sanju, saying Ranbir Kapoor used to arrive at the set early in the morning—around 3 am—so he could undergo an elaborate makeup routine. According to reports, Kapoor would spend about four to five hours on makeup daily to prepare for his role as Sanjay Dutt, even while shoots could extend to around 12 hours. Hirani says Kapoor did not complain despite the demanding schedule, and suggests that dedicated actors understand the effort required to complete a project. The comments are presented as a contrast to the current debate about shorter working hours, with Hirani framing early, intensive preparation and long shoots as part of filmmaking demands. The reports draw the comparison without detailing any new arrangements on set tied to the current shift-row discussion.