Nushrratt Bharuccha Opens Up About Financial Struggles: 'I Survived On Water In College'

Nushrratt Bharuccha opens up about her financial struggles, surviving on ₹8 a day during college, and being the sole breadwinner for her family. A must-read story of resilience.

Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha recently got candid about her early struggles in the film industry and the financial hardships she faced during her formative years.

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Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha recently got candid about her early struggles in the film industry and the financial hardships she faced during her formative years. Known for her versatile roles and performances, the actress revealed that she continues to be financially cautious even after achieving success, especially since she is the sole breadwinner in her family.

Nushrraat on financial discipline

In an honest conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Nushrratt spoke about her deep-rooted financial discipline, revealing how she’s always been mindful about managing her income. “Very early on, I had decided how much I would spend in a month—my basic needs—and everything that’s left is automatically sent to investments and savings. The money never comes to my account. The accountants are instructed to send the money to the wealth manager to invest it,” she shared.

Nushrratt also admitted that she lives in constant fear due to the unpredictability of the film industry. “I am scared because my father is close to 70, my mom is 62 and my grandmother is 92. They are all dependent on me. I need to have a backup, a pool of money required when—God forbid—something happens,” she explained.

On saving finances

She then shared memories from her college days at Jai Hind College, describing how tight money was for her family after her father suffered a business setback. “I used to spend only ₹8 a day on travel. I would take the train and then a bus to college and come back home. The only thing available for free at college was water, so I drank that whenever I was hungry,” she said.

Nushrratt recounted an emotional anecdote about dining with her friends. “Everyone ordered food, but I didn’t. I just drank water. Nobody knew I was hungry, but I told myself that there will be a day when I would live life without seeing the price tag,” she said.

Despite her rising fame and success, Nushrratt continues to live with humility and financial awareness—an inspiring reminder of where she started and how far she’s come.