Deepika Padukone says 'They just made it worse' after businessman issues clarification on his 90 hour work comment

After L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's comment on 90 hour work sparked a debate about work-life balance and mental wellbeing, the company issued a clarification.

Deepika Padukone, sharing the statement on Instagram, expressed her disapproval, saying, "And they just made it worse."


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Earlier, the actress responded strongly to his comment about making employees work on Sundays. The actress took to her Instagram stories to call out the senior executive for his statement.

Deepika wrote, "Shocking to see people in such senior positions make such statements." Deepika added the hashtag 'Mental Health Matters' .



The statement read, "At L&T, nation-building is at the core of our mandate. For over eight decades, we have been shaping India's infrastructure, industries, and technological capabilities. We believe this is India's decade, a time demanding collective dedication and effort to drive progress and realise our shared vision of becoming a developed nation. The Chairman's remarks reflect this larger ambition, emphasizing that extraordinary outcomes require extraordinary effort. At L&T, we remain committed to fostering a culture where passion, purpose, and performance drive us forward."



Meanwhile, In 2015, Deepika publicly shared her battle with depression, revealing that she had struggled with it the previous year and sought professional help. Through her foundation, Live Love Laugh, she works to raise awareness and support those facing mental health challenges.

Deepika and Ranveer welcomed their first child in September 2024. She was last seen in Rohit Shetty's Singham Again.