Madhoo on Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit: ‘If she wanted the movie so bad, she would have made other arrangements’

Actor Madhoo weighed in on Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit, suggesting it reflects personal choice and self-worth.

Actor Madhoo has given her straightforward take on Deepika Padukone’s decision to walk away from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film Spirit. Speaking with News18 Showsha, the actor said that if Deepika really wanted the film, she would have made arrangements, but also accepted that it is an artist's personal choice. (

Madhoo talks about Deepika's demands 

Madhoo noted that Deepika Padukone needs as a new mother were justified.

Speaking about the importance of self-worth and communication in the industry, Madhoo said, "I applaud today's women who question, because it makes it easy for the people who are following them. It is not about having conflicts and constantly fighting. Everything in life is negotiation, and one must know their worth."

Her comments come in light of Deepika's reportedly walking away from Vanga's film, sparking debate about whether the actor, who recently welcomed a child, should have made further compromises. Madhoo, however, downplayed the drama. 

"Deepika is a new mother; she needs time, and she asked for it. The person on the other side didn't accept, so that didn’t work out. If Deepika wanted the movie so bad, and was willing to make other arrangements, she would have accepted it—but she did not, and that’s her personal choice. So, I don’t see a big reason for debate," Madhoo said.

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