“When it comes to gifting, then I don’t look at the price,” Sucheta Pawase

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. She’s wisely invested in property yet bubbly Sucheta Khanna-Pawase doesn’t consider herself good enough to advice others on investment. Sucheta, who’s acted in Kadvi, Khatti,Meethi, has two projects up her sleeves which certainly will keep the money flowing in her bank. We cashed in on this sizzling actress to know how careful she is with money How important is money for you? Money is not the be all or end all of life but it’s is an important factor Are you an impulsive buyer? I’m not an impulsive buyer. I always think twice before buying anything. However, when it comes to gifting, then I don’t look at the price. What are the investments you have made? I have invested in mutual funds. I’m not good at managing shares. Besides, mutual funds, I’ve invested wisely in property. I have flats in Mumbai, Khandala and Kolhapur. What is your most expensive purchase? It has to be my two BHK house in Kandivili. Five years back, I bought it for Rs 24 lakhs. Today its estimated price is 65 lakhs. Do you feel financially secure? With these investments, there’s got to be no insecurity. Who handles your expenses? Earlier it was just me but now my husband provides the helping hand. What was your first salary? What you did with it? I started my career as a model. In addition to getting paid Rs.500, I also took home the Meher Casteleno outfit. How much money do you carry every day? Actors don’t carry much cash for shoots as you always run the risk of losing it. Usually, I never carry more than 300 bucks. Do you invest in the stock market? It’s limited to only mutual funds. Any advice for investors? I’m bad at giving financial advice.