'I look at money as energy': Susmita Mukherjee on four-year financial struggle

Newsentertainmenthindibollywood'I was going through some trauma,' says Susmita Mukherjee as she opens up about the four-year financial struggle that changed her views: 'I look at money as energy' 'I was going through some trauma,' says Susmita Mukherjee as she opens up about the four-year financial struggle that changed her views: 'I look at money as energy' TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Nov 13, 2026, 20:52 IST 'I was going through some trauma,' says Susmita Mukherjee as she opens up about the four-year financial struggle that changed her views: 'I look at money as energy' Veteran actress Susmita Mukherjee has spoken about the toughest period of her life, when she faced money trouble and a debt of Rs 1 crore.

In a recent chat, the ‘Nayyi Navelli’ actor explained how those years of emotional stress gave her the courage to speak openly and changed the way she looks at fame and money.Where her courage came from Her honest talk about her struggles had gone viral online.

She earlier revealed that she had to accept C-grade films to climb out of debt. Asked how she finds the strength to be so open, she pointed to the time she was suffering the most. She was stuck in a project that was going nowhere and was away from theatre, which she calls her first love.Speaking to NDTV, Susmita Mukherjee said, "I was going through some trauma." She added that moment made her see an artist’s role differently.

She said, "Artists are supposed to be givers, not takers. We are supposed to be able to influence people."Susmita, who has grown-up sons, believes it is time to let go of worries about appearances. She said, "It is time for me to be able to express myself – not to think about how much money I have, how much time I have, what my make-up is or what my entourage is.

That part should be over for people of my generation.”Susmita Mukherjee on how four hard years changed her view of money The actress said the difficult phase did not make her fearful of money. It did the opposite. “Because I went through that phase – there was a phase of four years which was very bad - money has become a complete game changer for me.

I look at money as energy.”She added that she now sees money as something meant to be shared, though not with any one person in particular. Her experience also taught her to trust her intentions. She said, "What I have realised now is that the universe is really malleable to your intention.

Join conversation Susmita Mukherjee recalled how she held on to hope even when her savings were nearly gone. She said, "When I had my last thousand rupees, I used to think, 'It will come. It is not my job. I have not done anything bad.

It will come.'"She concluded that the tough phase has made her stronger and shifted her perspective on what truly matters. Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app. Give your child the gift of confidence!

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