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Money.
That's what drives everyone in the final
analysis, whether in the glamour world of
acting or the hard grind of scripting and
producing. Cashin' In sits down with TV
celebs to know well they handle their financial
matters, and tracks their spending patterns.
Angad
Hasija is just one show old (Bidaai)
and he has already touched the highest level
of success on television. Angad has been
receiving critical acclaim for his performance
as Alekh, the mentally challenged boy in
the show.
Very prudent when handling money Angad
shares his money secrets.
How important is money for you?
It is very important to me but not as important
as my family.
Are
you an impulsive buyer?
Not at all. I think too much before buying
anything. My mom tells me to think less
while making purchases unlike other mothers
who advise their children to think twice
before spending money.
What are the investments you have made?
I have not made any investment though
I soon plan to buy a house in Mumbai.
What is your most expensive purchase?
Just four days ago I bought two solitaires
for my mamma. It is the most expensive purchase
of my life.
Do you feel financially secure?
My family owns a construction business,
so I never bothered about my financial security
till I joined an acting career. Now I fear
of not being able to reach their level.
At times, I also feel that this is just
the beginning of my career and I have a
long way to go.
Who handles your expenses?
My cousin brother handles the bigger expenses
of mine and I handle my regular expenses.
What was your first salary? What you
did with it?
It was Rs. 5,000 for acting in a Punjabi
music video. I gave the entire amount to
my mom which she offered in the temple.
How much money do you carry every day?
I carry around Rs. 4,000 every day so that
I have cash for any emergency or uncalled
event.
Do you invest in the stock market?
No. At such an early stage of my career,
I don’t want to get into all this.
Any advice for investors?
Think a lot about the future prospect of
any investment you are making. Opt for the
investments that can give you the most fruitful
returns.
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By Anjum Farooki |
Posted
on 18 Aug, 2008 4:30 pm
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