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Deepika Padukone endorses post calling out ‘male ego, misogyny’ after Spirit controversy

Deepika Padukone endorses post calling out ‘male ego, misogyny’ after Spirit controversy

Deepika Padukone endorsed a post that criticized the "male ego" and sexism involved in the Spirit controversy. The Instagram post, which she liked, highlighted how Deepika demanded 10% of the film's profits during negotiations, claiming it was her right. The post also pointed out that this was not unprecedented, as male stars have routinely negotiated similar terms for years.

Deepika's silence on the matter has fueled speculation, with her camp and the film's producers engaging in a public back-and-forth about her demands. The controversy has revealed deeper issues of misogyny and sexism in the film industry, with the post concluding that "a woman said no. Some egos got bruised and she's the problem."

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