John Abraham Reveals How Surviving on Rs 6 Lunch and Investing in Mutual Funds Launched His Career

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John Abraham, who is eagerly awaiting the release of his upcoming film Vedaa, recently joined Ranveer Allahbadia for an in-depth podcast where he reflected on his journey. Recalling his early career days after completing his MBA, John shared that he started with a salary of Rs 6,500 as a media planner. 

He also talked about winning a modeling competition judged by Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, and Karan Johar, which awarded him Rs 40,000—a significant sum at the time, considering his monthly salary was Rs 11,500. John reminisced about his frugal lifestyle, saying, “Back in 1999, my lunch cost Rs 6, and I would have 2 chapatis and dal fry. I would skip dinner because of late work hours.

My expenses were minimal, covering petrol for my bike, a train pass, and basic food. I saved and invested in equity-based mutual funds, which was the foundation of my career.” He stressed the importance of not just earning money but managing it wisely. “In a capitalist society, it’s crucial to have the drive to earn money. It’s not just about making money but also about how you use it. Corporate Social Responsibility was established to encourage charitable giving, which is more prevalent in the USA and Europe. In India, wealthy individuals often need to be encouraged to give back.”

Vedaa will release in theatres on August 15. The film also stars Sharvari in lead roles. It is directed by Nikkhil Advani.