Deepika Padukone has reacted to Larsen & Toubro chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s remarks about workplace culture and wanting his employees to come in for work even on Sundays have gone viral. DP, who is also a mental health advocate, reacted stringly to the entire controversy around Subrahmanyan’s remarks.
Deepika’s reaction
Deepika shared journalist Faye D’Souza’s post about the same on her Instagram story and wrote, “Shocking to see people in such senior positions make such statements. #MentalHealthMatters.”
In a video that has been doing the rounds on reddit, we see Subrahmanyan share that he regrets not being able to extend workdays to Sundays as well. “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,” he stated.
The chairman’s comments set several social media platforms on fire when he questioned employees’ use of downtime at home. “What do you do sitting at home? How long can you look at your wife? Come on, get to the office and start working,” he said, drawing criticism for the tone of his remarks.
The video has created an entire storm of controversy with people talking about work-life balance, workplace culture, and the expectations placed on employees in large corporations.
L&T responds
In a statement to HT.com, a Larsen & Toubro spokesperson said, “At L&T, nation-building is at the core of our mandate. For over eight decades, we have been shaping India’s infrastructure, industries, and technological capabilities.
“We believe this is India’s decade, a time demanding collective dedication and effort to drive progress and realize our shared vision of becoming a developed nation. The Chairman’s remarks reflect this larger ambition, emphasizing that extraordinary outcomes require extraordinary effort.
“At L&T, we remain committed to fostering a culture where passion, purpose, and performance drive us forward.
Deepika maternity leave
Deepika Padukone has been on maternity leave since September 2024. The Bollywood superstar became a mother to her first-born Dua in September. DP was seen at a Diljit Dosanjh concert in Bengaluru, her home town, as her first public outing after the birth of her daughter.
