Veteran actor Anita Kanwal recently revealed that she is running out of money and that her savings may last another year. She added that she wants to return to work soon since it is important for her mental health as well. The actress shared that although her children are ready to support her financially, she does not want to depend on them. She further shared that rising living costs have made it harder to manage her expenses.
Anita Kanwal on her financial struggles
During an interview with Vickey Lalwani, Anita Kanwal said, “I need to earn. Maybe I’ll live for 10 more years or 20 more years, what will I do? I live in a beautiful house which some of it was done by my parents, some I took loan and I paid it off. So that is my only asset and I have a little capital which I know will be exhausted in a year, so that’s why I need work. My funds are running low.”
She added that her children often worry about her and they are ready to support her. However, in such situations, she remembers her grandfather’s advice. She shared that her grandfather was a farmer from Himachal Pradesh and often said that people should always try to help others rather than ask for help.
“I never want to reach a point where I have to depend on my children or ask them for anything. I want to continue providing them, just like always. They sometimes ask, ‘Mom, why do you still give us birthday gifts?’ It actually hurts me when they say that, because I enjoy giving. I want to remain in a position where I can continue to do so,” she says.
The Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress says that although she carefully plans her expenses, the rising costs have made it difficult to manage her expenses. Besides, she also has to take care of the people who work for her.
Anita on getting offers
Anita further went on to say that she feels sad about young people in the industry not knowing about her past work. She shared that she is sometimes offered roles meant for women much younger than her. However, she says she is not desperate for work and wants the audience to recognise her experience and talent.
The actress, who has also worked in films like Mujhse Dosti Karoge, also shared that despite giving auditions and meeting casting directors, she has not received any big acting offers so far.