Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon recently opened up about her upbringing in a middle-class family, highlighting how her parents shielded her from financial concerns. Speaking on Nikhil Kamath’s “WTF is” podcast, Kriti shared insights into her background and current approach to selecting film projects.
Despite her successful career in the film industry, Kriti emphasized that financial necessity was never a driving factor for her work. “I would definitely say I’m privileged. I come from a middle-class family, but it’s not like I’ve ever felt the need to work because I had to earn money. That wasn’t there. My parents were working, and I never felt the need. My parents never made me feel that I don’t have money,” Kriti said.
During the conversation, Kriti was asked whether her ability to choose projects based on personal interest rather than financial need was a result of her current financial security. However, the actor clarified that her choices are not motivated by financial reasons but by her desire to pursue projects that resonate with her creatively.
When informed that people who describe themselves as middle-class often face trolling, Kriti defended her stance. “I’ve genuinely been… upper middle-class, whatever… I have not been someone who has been extremely rich and wealthy. But I’ve also not been someone who felt, ‘I need to do this for money’,” she explained. Kriti also revealed that she still maintains a joint bank account with her father and remains largely unaware of her finances. “Even today. Now, I’ve started being a little, ‘Tell me how much is there,'” she added.
A Look at Kriti’s Career
Kriti Sanon made her Bollywood debut in 2014 with Heropanti, starring alongside Tiger Shroff. Since then, she has appeared in several successful films, including Dilwale, Raabta, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Luka Chuppi, Housefull 4, Panipat, and Mimi. Her recent projects include Crew, directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, where she starred alongside Tabu and Kareena Kapoor. Kriti is set to appear in the upcoming film Do Patti, sharing the screen with Kajol.
