India, July 1 -- The Deepika Padukone- Sandeep Reddy Vanga controversy over Spirit's casting has sparked a debate about the industry's work culture. Chitrangda Singh, recently seen in Housefull 5, is the latest celeb to weigh in on the eight-hour shift issue. "Deepika is so senior, has the stardom to make demands, and has the privilege to decide whether she wants to be part of a project, depending on whether they accept what she wants. I think it's a great place to be," says the actor-producer. However, the 49-year-old empathises with the makers of a film: "From a director's or producer's point of view, you also have to take care of the business of cinema. I understand that they have certain plans and there's a schedule as well. So, you're also running against the few markers you have when it comes to money or time." Chitrangda believes that both parties have the right to make their choices, noting the difficulty of balancing personal and professional commitments in an industry driven by constant work and financial pressures - a dynamic unlikely to change soon. She says, "The personal and professional spaces don't always overlap that well. So, it's very difficult to find that kind of balance in a workplace, especially in an industry where 'work work work' is everything, even at times more than money. This is the nature of our industry, and I don't think we can change that overnight." Reflecting on her early days as a mother, the actor says she didn't expect special treatment, believing in taking equal responsibility as a professional. "When you are there as a professional, you have to show up as a professional in that capacity. At that point, I don't think I would be okay making an excuse," she explains. She also acknowledges that those she worked with were considerate and supportive during personal crises. She says, "I have seen makers go out of their way for people when they had family emergencies. So, it's not fair to villainise either of the parties."."...