Even aside from the soap opera-like conversation, the timestamps seem pretty suspect to me. Even assuming STT input it seems unlikely both sides (especially with one being ostensibly emotionally distraught) would be reading and responding within a minute each time.

Image may be faked but it fits a general gist of many Indians work-life expectations. Not different from China 996, Japan, or Korean work culture. Less drinking in India but that's about it.

For satire to work, it has to be based on something real.

It doesn’t really matter if this particular conversation is real. I’m sure conversations similar to this have happened many times, we just haven’t seen them. Consider this one a dramatic reenactment.

My money is on the screenshot being faked – they are texting within minutes and talking about a client "today" at around 23?

But the sentiment is very real. Indian managers are unforgiving, due to their toxic work culture.