Deepika Padukone’s Stand: Deepika Padukone is one of the few actors who highlighted the importance of mental health, when it was not in trend. Since then, there has been no turning back. This time, Padukone has taken a bold stand against Larsen & Toubro chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s controversial remarks on workplace culture. The chairman suggested that employees work even on Sundays, which soon ignited discontent on social media. Also Read | Kiara Advani Hospitalized? Missed Game Changer’ Trailer Launch
The Remark That Sparked Outrage
During an employee interaction, Subrahmanyan addressed why L&T still follows a six-day workweek and took it a step further with his Sunday work ethic. In a video circulating on Reddit, he said, “I regret I am not able to make you work on Sundays. If I can make you work on Sundays, I will be more happy because I work on Sundays.”
What made the statement more shocking was his follow-up comment: “What do you do sitting at home? How long can you look at your wife? Come on, get to the office and start working.” These statements didn’t sit well with the public, sparking backlash from employees and netizens alike.
Deepika Padukone Reacts
Known for her unwavering advocacy for mental health, Deepika Padukone shared journalist Faye D’Souza’s post on the matter and expressed her dismay. She wrote, “Shocking to see people in such senior positions make such statements. #MentalHealthMatters.”
Deepika’s comment adds to the ongoing conversation about the importance of maintaining work-life balance, a cause she has championed for years.
L&T’s Response
Following the uproar, Larsen & Toubro issued a statement defending their chairman’s comments, explaining they reflect the company’s larger mission.
“At L&T, nation-building is at the core of our mandate… The chairman’s remark reflected this larger ambition, emphasizing that extraordinary outcomes require extraordinary effort,” the statement read.”
The Debate Continues
As the video of Subrahmanyan’s remarks continues to trend, it raises a crucial question: Are companies prioritizing progress at the cost of employee well-being? With voices like Deepika Padukone’s joining the discussion, the conversation around workplace culture and mental health has never been more relevant.
Let’s hope this sparks real change in how corporations balance ambition with empathy.
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