The good-looking and stylish actor Gaurav Chakrabarty, who has acted in films like Rang Milanti, Laptop and Highway and also essayed the role of the famous fictional detective Byomkesh on Colors Bangla’s ‘Byomkesh’, has wooed the audience with his powerful acting skills. We caught up with the actor over a quick chat for our Lifestyle (Money) section. Have a look…
Money can buy everything in the world?
No.
Virtue or vice?
Virtue.
First pocket money?
10 rupees. I took the money from my parents to have the ‘Fountain Pepsi’ from a shop beside our school with my friends.
First salary?
It was a cricket bat. I earned it while working for a popular serial titled ‘Ekushe Paa’. Directed by Raja Dasgupta, it was a path breaking serial back then. I was 6-7 years-old at that time and played the younger version of Neel Mukherjee.
Most expensive buy?
My car.
Do you believe in charity?
Of course, I do because I believe the more you give the more you get.
Do you ever gamble?
Never tried but if I ever visit any casino I might gamble...well actually I haven’t thought about it!!!
Have you ever stolen money?
No.
Have you ever bought a lottery ticket?
No.
Do you invest?
Yes, I invest on bank and insurance.
How much have you saved till now?
(Laughs) Of course, I am not going to reveal that!
Spendthrift or a miser?
I am a spendthrift. But I never spend more than what I earn. I usually spend money on gadgets and my latest buy is a digital SLR camera.
Dream bank balance figure?
I do not aim to be a millionaire but I want an amount where I could be in luxury and also have my mental peace.
