The truth behind the glamour of the film industry has once again come to light. Actors are now openly speaking about long working hours and the lack of basic facilities on sets. In a recent conversation, Archana Puran Singh shared her thoughts on the issue and highlighted how people working on film sets often don’t get even the basic necessities.
Speaking to News18, Archana Puran Singh said that working hours on sets often stretch far beyond what is officially scheduled. “Many times, we end up working more than 12 hours, sometimes even 13-14 hours. They make us work long hours and don’t even provide proper lunch breaks. This is not just about saving money, it reflects a poor mindset,” she said.
She also pointed out how crew members, especially lightmen who stand under the sun for hours, are not taken care of properly. “They don’t even get proper food. They don’t have assistants who can get them fruits or anything. This is very wrong. Some production houses are so strict about food that people jokingly identify them by how they serve meals,” she added.
Actor Sanya Malhotra also shared that due to hectic shooting schedules, essential breaks like lunch are often ignored. Meanwhile, Rajkummar Rao believes that with better planning, it is absolutely possible to provide timely meals and rest.
According to him, “If schedules are managed properly, giving people food and rest on time is not difficult. Everyone on set deserves basic care.” Actor Abhishek Banerjee added that such small issues actually reflect a bigger mindset, where cost-cutting comes at the expense of people’s basic needs.
This is not a new concern. Many actors have spoken about it in the past as well. Last year, Deepika Padukone also raised concerns about long working hours. Reports suggested that she even walked out of certain projects because her demand for an 8-hour shift was not met.
She has previously stated that overworking has become normal in the industry, and it’s something that needs to change.
