India, March 12 -- Last year, Deepika Padukone sparked a major debate in Bollywood when she advocated an eight-hour work shift for actors to support work-life balance. Recently, Kunal Kemmu reacted to her demand for shorter working hours after becoming a mother, stating that one should plan their career wisely during the nine-month period of pregnancy. His remarks did not sit well with a section of people, with many social media users now himcalling him misogynistic.

During a chat with Soha Ali Khan on her podcast, Kunal argued that one cannot expect to work less while being paid more. He added that if someone wants that kind of control, they should become a producer and invest their own money in a project.

He said, "Then you decide you...