Saif joins Deepika in advocating family time for actors

Deepika Padukone’s reported exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit sparked social media buzz, with anonymous sources citing her ‘unreasonable’ demands—like limiting work to eight hours daily. Around the same time, Saif Ali Khan emphasized the importance of family, saying true success means being there for loved ones.Saif on Prioritizing Family Over WorkAt the Arab Media Summit, Saif Ali Khan emphasized that true success means prioritizing family time over work frenzy. He shared how he dislikes coming home to find his children already asleep and values being able to leave work early to spend meaningful moments with them. Saif also mentioned that during his kids’ school holidays, he completely switches off from work to honor that sacred time.

He reflected on the challenges of balancing care, explaining that at his age, he needs to look after both his mother and his children, realizing that responsibility extends to both generations.The Importance of Everyday MomentsSaif highlighted the significance of being present in everyday moments, like cooking together and sharing meals, as the true foundation of family life. While acknowledging the importance of work, he believes real success and privilege lie in choosing to say no to work in order to spend quality time with his loved ones.

Deepika Padukone’s Exit from SpiritDeepika reportedly exited Vanga’s Spirit and was replaced by Triptii Dimri. Sources called her “unprofessional” due to demands like limiting work to eight-hour shifts while managing a newborn. She also reportedly asked for a hefty ₹20 crore fee, a profit-sharing deal, and refused to deliver her dialogues in Telugu.

On the work front, Saif Ali Khan will next star in the high-octane action thriller Race 4, a biopic directed by Rahul Dholakia. He also has an untitled project with Priyadarshan and a social thriller with Hansal Mehta lined up. Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone is reportedly set to reunite with Shah Rukh Khan in his upcoming film King, which also features Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Verma, Rani Mukerji, Saurabh Shukla, and others in key roles.