Actress Deepika Padukone criticizes L&T's chairman for his comments on mental health.

Deepika Padukone, the renowned Bollywood star who last graced the big screen with her role in ‘Singham Again’, has expressed her concern over the recent statement made by SN Subrahmanyan, the chairman of Larsen & Toubro. In his statement, Subrahmanyan urged his employees to work for 90 hours a week and even report to work on Sundays, causing many to question the company's disregard for labor laws and mental health.

As a mental health advocate herself, Deepika took to social media to call out Subrahmanyan's insensitive statement. She shared journalist Faye D'Souza's post on the matter and wrote, "Shocking to see people in such high positions make such statements. #MentalHealthMatters". Unfortunately, this is not the first time a businessman has made such vague and unrealistic demands from India's workforce. Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy previously sparked controversy when he suggested that young Indians work for 70 hours a week to boost the nation's progress.

Last year, Deepika made her first public appearance after giving birth to her daughter Dua. She performed on stage with Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh at his concert in Bengaluru, her hometown. A fan captured a video of the actress dancing along as Diljit performed his hit song ‘Hass Hass’ with Sia. They also grooved to Diljit's synth-pop track ‘Lover’. The gig held a special place in Deepika's heart as it was in her hometown, where she grew up before making it big in the modeling industry.

From there, Deepika went on to establish a successful career in Hindi cinema, making her debut in the blockbuster ‘Om Shanti Om’ opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The two have since shared a stellar track record at the box office. In 2023, Deepika delivered two more hits with SRK in the form of ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’, where she had a cameo appearance. Both films played a crucial role in reviving the film industry after the pandemic-induced lull.

Before ‘Singham Again’, Deepika also ventured into pan-Indian cinema and starred alongside legends like Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Saswata Chatterjee in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. Her versatility and talent have earned her a top spot in the industry, and she continues to make waves with her powerful performances.

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