India, Jan. 16 -- Amid the ongoing eight-hour shift debate in the film industry, actors such as Deepika Padukone and Radhika Apte have backed shorter workdays for better work-life balance and reduced burnout. Now, actor Ektaa Kaull has added her voice as a new mother. The 35-year-old welcomed her son Ved Vyas in June 2020 and is returning to television after a five-year hiatus. Though this return means adapting to TV's demanding nature, Ektaa is clear about the boundaries she has now set: "In terms of hours, I'm clear about the number of days I can work. I can't be on set for 25 or 26 days a month. I won't do a show that demands that many days. Around 17 to 20 days is my limit." The production team has tried to accommodate her needs, including discussions around not working on Sundays. "If that happens, it will be great, not just for me but for the entire unit. Everyone deserves some time with their family," she says. Opening up about returning to work after motherhood, she admits it hasn't been easy. "It's still very difficult for me," she says, adding that while she earlier took her son Ved to sets, he now has his own routine. "Thankfully, the team is very understanding, and we're trying to find a balance," the actor signs off....