As the conversation around the 8-hour workday in the film industry is gaining momentum, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani shares an anecdote. Ranbir KapoorSanju’s commitment while filming. The director revealed that Ranveer will report to the sets by 3 am to do a few hours of makeup before the day’s shoot.Hirani explained the actor’s transformation Sanjay Dutt Make up should be done for four to five hours every day. As a result, Ranveer will reach Film City before dawn for a scheduled 7 am shoot.Hirani was asked if actors insisting on short work shifts affects filmmaking and production costs, especially when compared to senior actors who often work extremely long hours.Responding to the question, he said in an interview with IANS, “I don’t think any actor of today’s generation has said that we will work these many hours. At least the ones I’ve worked with, understand their importance. Toh karn hai toh khatam karn hai. They will finish it.”The filmmaker then recalled how Ranveer never complained despite the demanding schedule. “I remember, Ranveer used to have a beard in movies, so it would take him 4-5 hours to do his makeup. So if we had a 7 AM shift, he would come at 3 AM and sit alone in Film City for the night. I would come at 6 AM, and there would be a van outside, a lamp hanging, and then we would be inside for 2 hours for his makeup and shoot for his entire 2 hours.” He never complained about it. Never, anyone. I’ve never seen anyone complain otherwise.”Hirani’s comments come amid ongoing discussions about regulation of working hours in the entertainment industry, with several actors recently advocating specific shifts to promote healthier working conditions.Released in 2018, *Sanju* stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role and chronicles the life of Sanjay Dutt, exploring his struggles with substance abuse, personal disasters and his arrest in the incident. 1993 Bombay bombings. The biographical drama became the biggest box office success of the year.
