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Deepika Padukone's "Chhapaak" of Wisdom: Tackling the L&T Chairman's 90-Hour Work comment fiasco

Almas13 January 20252 min read

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Deepika Padukone's "Chhapaak" of Wisdom: Tackling the L&T Chairman's 90-Hour Work comment fiasco · TTP / file photo

In a twist of corporate drama that feels straight out of Bollywood, L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan recently sparked a heated debate by suggesting that today’s youth aren’t “hardworking” enough, citing his 90-hour work weeks as the gold standard of dedication. Naturally, the Internet imploded, and while the rest of us were still Googling “How long is 90 hours in human terms?” Deepika Padukone was already trending as a potential mediator.

Scene 1: Enter DeepikaHaving mastered the art of balancing blockbuster movies, mental health advocacy, and perfectly winged eyeliner, and now being super mommy to Dua Padukone, Deepika Padukone is no stranger to hard work. Fans quickly theorised how she’d respond if cast as the lead in this real-life drama. Perhaps she’d channel her Chhapaak resilience, her Padmaavat determination, or her Cocktail sass to defuse this situation.

Imagine this: Deepika hosting a Koffee with Karan-style intervention with the L&T Chairman. She leans forward with her trademark grace and says, “Sir, if you work 90 hours a week, when do you even have time to binge-watch Jawan or scroll through Insta Reels? Priorities!”

Scene 2: The fitness counterpointAs a fitness icon, Deepika might also question the practicality of the Chairman’s marathon work hours. “90 hours?” she’d say, sipping her turmeric latte, “Even Ranveer doesn’t talk about his outfits for that long!” Experts agree – surviving such a schedule without deep breathing or a dance-off with Ranveer Singh is practically impossible.

Scene 3: A Bollywood solutionGiven Bollywood’s penchant for dramatisation, fans suggested turning the fiasco into a blockbuster. Tentative titles? The Curious Case of the Overworked Billionaire or Dil Dhadakne Do… But Not for 90 Hours Straight. Deepika, naturally, would play the role of the empathetic executive who teaches everyone about work-life balance – all while sporting an exquisite saree collection.

Scene 4: Social media reactsSocial media, of course, had a field day. Memes flooded timelines:

“90 hours a week? Even Karan Johar doesn’t stretch a party that long!”

“If Deepika acted for 90 hours a week, we’d have 30 more blockbusters – and 90 fewer Ranveer interviews.”

Scene 5: The Grand FinaleIn the end, Deepika would likely offer the perfect solution to the debate: “Life is like a Bollywood movie. You need a mix of drama, comedy, and a thumka or two. So, work hard, but don’t forget to take an intermission!”

And as the audience claps for her sage advice, we collectively agree: Deepika Padukone may not fix everything, but she sure knows how to add a touch of glamour to even the most grueling 90-hour week. Bravo!