Read further to know what Rani Mukerji's reaction to Deepika Padukone's long-going 8-hour work shift debate is. After winning a National Film Award, actress Rani Mukerji recently shared her thoughts on the ongoing debate about Deepika Padukone’s demand for 8-hour work shifts. For context, Deepika reportedly exited Spirit, a film by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, after her request for limited working hours wasn’t met. “I was still breastfeeding her, so I had to pump milk before heading to set,” Rani shared. Rani will return as Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3, which is scheduled to release in February 2026.