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Suniel Shetty, 65, says feeling useful now drives him more than money
Suniel Shetty, 65, says feeling useful now drives him more than money
Actor Suniel Shetty, 65, has said that the feeling of being useful, not money, now drives him to continue working. In a social media post, he wrote that financial success was once…
Actor Suniel Shetty, 65, has said that the feeling of being useful, not money, now drives him to continue working. In a social media post, he wrote that financial success was once about security and providing for his family, but more money today would not change how he and his wife Mana live. He is not chasing a bigger house or another car.
Shetty said he still looks forward to new films, building businesses and gardening because work remains a way to understand his place in the world. Financial freedom now allows him to turn down opportunities that do not feel right. He added that even if money were removed from the equation, he would still want to do much of the work he does today.
He acknowledged that for most people, money remains a primary reason to work, as bills must be paid and futures secured. However, Shetty said everyone has their own version of "enough" and that fulfilment now comes from contributing, growing and being needed.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Shetty's reflection echoes a broader shift among public figures in India redefining success past accumulation. His disclosure that financial freedom allows him to decline work offers effectively positions purpose as the next career stage, a narrative increasingly seen in elite professional circles. The practical takeaway for the reader: this is an individual philosophy, not a universal prescription. Most Indians still work for the bills Shetty mentions, a reality underlined by the fact that fewer than 3% of taxpayers reported income above Rs 15 lakh in FY 2023 as per income tax data. The next watch item: whether this framing of purpose as a luxury of financial security gains traction in public business discourse.
Source: businesstoday.in
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