Investments and savings go hand in hand: Hiten Tejwani

The composed and suave actor Hiten Tejwani is the epitome of being the adarsh beta on Indian television. In real life too, he is the perfect husband to his beautiful wife and a cool dad to his children.

He awed viewers with his ingenious performing skills and passion to bring out the best in him with shows like Kutumb, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Choti Bahu, MTV Webbed to name a few. He is currently seen playing Manav Deshmukh in Pavitra Rishta.

In conversation with us, the versatile and good-looking actor shares some essential investment tips with our readers.

How important is money to you?

It is extremely important to me.

Are you an impulsive buyer?

Not really for I give it a thought, weigh the possible pros and cons before buying a particular thing.

What are the investments that you have made?

I haven’t made any lately but my last investment was the house I currently live in.

What has been your most expensive purchase?

My most expensive purchase till date has to be my current house which is situated at Andheri, Mumbai.

Do you feel financially secure?

Yes, I am financially secure.

Who handles your expenses?

My wife Gauri handles all my expenses.

What was your first salary?

My first salary was Rs.6000, when I was doing my articleship with a firm during my Chartered Accountancy course.

How much money do you carry every day?

I carry a mere amount of around Rs 100- 200 everyday. I always carry my cards because they come handy.

Your advice to new investors?

My advice to new investors is to invest carefully and also save simultaneously. Investments and savings go hand in hand. Especially in an industry like ours, where there is so much uncertainty about work opportunities, it is important to maintain savings.