MUMBAI: Any guesses on what your most loved TV celeb’s first pocket money or first salary was? Well, we have Ayaz Ahmed, popularly known for his stint in MTV’s youth-based show Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan as Kabir, answering that for us in a tête-à-tête with TellyChakkar.
Ayaz played the lead role in Life OK’s Do Dil Ek Jaan and is currently seen in the role of Dhariya Raghavendra Mishra in &TV’s Santoshi Maa. The handsome lad began his career with popular reality show MTV Roadies. In a conversation with us, Ayaz talks about the financial aspects of life.
Check out our candid chat with Ayaz below!
Can money buy everything in the world?
I don’t think money can buy everything, but it can indeed buy luxuries in life.
What was your first pocket money?
I have vague memories of my childhood, but I remember probably 10 rupees per week (laughs).
What was your first salary?
(Chuckles) I earned 1500 rupees when I was in the 8th grade. My obsession to prove to my family that I can earn got me to work really hard.
What has been your most expensive buy until now?
A house
Do you believe in charity?
Yes, I believe in charity a lot—not something to give and get back but humanity.
Do you gamble? If no, would you like to ever try your luck at gambling?
No, but I do visit casinos when I go to Goa or Macau, and I do try my luck there but not as a habit. I only use some amount of money, which doesn’t hurt. Everything in control!
Have you ever stolen money?
Yes, probably as a child, I stole from my mother and father (chuckles).
Have you ever bought a lottery ticket?
Yes, when I was a kid in the 3rd or 4th grade, I bought a lottery ticket.
Do you invest?
Yes, I would say I am a smart investor.
How much have you saved until now?
All my assets until now are my savings.
Are you a spendthrift or a miser?
Honestly, I am none of the above. I am balanced Libran.
What would your dream bank balance figure be?
(Thinks hard) 7,000 crores, because that would make me a billionaire, and I would then get featured in Forbes magazine (laughs).
