Achieving a harmonious work-life balance is tough but can be overcome through conversations, a bit of protest and adjusting, says actor Konkona Sen Sharma. Konkona, who has been in the movie industry for over two-decades, now plays the lead in the upcoming series Search: The Naina Murder Case, the actor plays the role of a working mother, who constantly strives for a work-life balance. In real life, the actor said she has been very lucky to have had directors and producers who`ve been supportive.

"I know how the industry works, and that I`m not going to actually get away with very short working hours. The kind of projects I do are small or medium budget, so I have to plan my life accordingly, whether it`s (with) my son, my father, my mom, or someone who`s come down to help me out because one does need a bit of a community or a village. The village is disappearing. So, it`s a bit tough," Konkona, who co-parents her son Haroon with her ex-husband, actor Ranvir Shorey, told PTI in an interview. The debate around working hours in the film industry recently gained momentum after reports surfaced that Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone opted out of the Telugu film "Spirit" due to differences with the makers over her request to limit her working hours to eight per day. Striking a healthy balance between work and personal life remains a challenge, Konkona, 45, said.