Sara Ali Khan, Bollywood’s beloved star, is known for her candidness and down-to-earth persona. In a recent appearance at the Times Now Summit 2025, the actress shared an insightful glimpse into her financial mindset and the role her mother, Amrita Singh, plays in managing her finances.
A Close Eye on Sara’s Spending Habits
Sara revealed that her mom handles almost every aspect of her financial life, from linking her GPay account to managing her OTPs. “My mom handles my money entirely. Even my OTPs come on her phone,” Sara shared, humorously adding that she can’t even book a ticket without asking for her mother’s permission. “I go, ‘Mumma, can I get the OTP?’ She always knows where I am.” Sara further joked about how social media has exposed even the smallest discrepancies in her whereabouts, saying, “The li’l bit of discrepancy, woh bhi Instagram ne reveal kar diya.”
Luxury Fashion with a Practical Approach
When it comes to luxury fashion, Sara stays grounded and doesn’t splurge without reason. She confessed that her bags often come from her mother’s wardrobe, emphasizing that she’s mindful about her spending. “I am aware and mindful about where I spend my money. I don’t enjoy spending money frivolously,” Sara explained. However, she also believes in enjoying life and occasional indulgences. “I love travelling, so I save money for that,” she said. While she doesn’t own a Hermes bag, she borrowed one from her mother and dreams of buying a Chanel bag one day. Sara also made it clear that comfort is just as important, noting, “If you are comfortable in Zara, that’s great too!”
A Lesson in Financial Wisdom
Sara shared some practical financial advice she has learned: “I have learnt that chhoti chhoti cheezein alag alag jagahon pe you should invest,” highlighting the importance of making small investments in various areas of life.
Backlash Over ‘Middle-Class Image’
Despite Sara’s honesty and humor, some netizens weren’t convinced by her portrayal of being “middle-class.” Critics on social media pointed out that her privileged background and high-end lifestyle didn’t align with her humble claims. One user commented, “Sara girl NOBODY is buying your ‘I’m middle class schtick’,” while others echoed similar sentiments, calling her out for trying too hard to project a humble image. Some even suggested that she should focus on her career growth, like her contemporaries, to avoid any image missteps.
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Sara’s Career and Upcoming Projects
Sara, who comes from a prestigious Bollywood lineage with parents Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan, made her debut in 2018 with *Kedarnath* alongside Sushant Singh Rajput. She followed it up with hits like *Simmba* and *Love Aaj Kal*. Her latest appearance was in *Sky Force*, and she will next be seen in Anurag Basu’s anthology *Metro In Dino*, set for release on July 4, 2025.
