Helly Shah speaks up on importance of saving money in the face of global crises, conflicts
Mumbai, June 14
Actress Helly Shah, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her work in the recently released 5th season of OTT show 'Gullak', has spoken up on the importance of saving money in the face of global conflicts including the war in west Asia, which has impacted the global oil trade.
The actress spoke with IANS along with Jameel Khan, Anant Joshi and Harsh Mayar. She also insisted on holding from buying gold, in line with the appeal made by PM Modi, a few days ago.
She told IANS, "Our relationship with 'Gullak' starts from our childhood, it's got a lot of sentimental value with it. Money saving is very important and the knowledge, you have to take more knowledge. Invest at the right places, mutual funds, don't take gold also. My father taught me the importance of saving money".
She further mentioned, "And also I think Papa never taught me sitting, it's just that while looking at him, I picked those habits. How much money you should put in FD, mutual funds. So, just be economical, be wise in terms of saving your money because it's very important".
Elsewhere during the conversations, the actress also spoke about her transition from television to OTT, and how she navigated the path. For actors transitioning from television to other mediums, breaking away from preconceived notions can often be one of the biggest challenges.
Having built a strong fan following through television, Helly acknowledged that being labelled a "TV actress" is something many actors continue to face even after exploring new formats. However, she believes the right opportunities and consistent performances can gradually change perceptions.
She told IANS, "My first struggle was To get out of that category, and go into a space which is not comfortable for me, which I am not aware of, where people don't know me. And OTT emerged as that space for me".
'Gullak' is available to stream on Sony LIV.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Helly Shah is right – saving money is crucial, especially with global conflicts affecting everything from petrol to daily essentials. But I wish she had elaborated more on the 'don't buy gold' advice. Gold has been a savior for many Indian families during tough times. Mutual funds can be risky if you're not careful. Still, it's refreshing to see young actors talk about financial literacy.
'Gullak' is such a wholesome show! And Helly's message about saving money fits perfectly with the show's theme of simple living. She's absolutely right – our parents' habits of putting money in FDs and being careful with spending is something we should learn. With the rupee fluctuating and global tensions, being economical is not just wise, it's necessary. 😊
Respectful criticism: While I appreciate Helly's intent, telling people to avoid gold altogether might not be practical for many Indians. Gold is not just an investment but also part of our culture – weddings, festivals, etc. The PM's appeal was about reducing unnecessary imports, not stopping gold purchases entirely. Overall though, good advice about FD and mutual funds – we need more financial awareness from our celebs.
Love how Helly Shah is balancing her 'TV actress' tag and moving to OTT! That takes guts. And her money-saving advice? Nailed it. With the Middle East conflict driving up oil prices and everything getting expensive, learning to save is the need of the hour. My dad also taught me the same – a good father-daughter financial lesson! 😄
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