Kalki Koechlin says she’s less successful than people think: ‘I just make ends meet’

Kalki Koechlin is a popular actress who has appeared in many superhit films. Although she agrees that she may not be an A-lister, the actor is quite popular among fans. But Kalki says the irony is that she leads a simple life and often manages to scrape together just enough money to run the household. ,Also read: Kalki Koechlin says no one gave her a house on rent after divorce from Anurag Kashyap: ‘You want selfies with me, but…’,

Kalki on her success

In an interview with the All About Eve YouTube channel on Afterhours, Kalki explained how she has an image of a successful film star while the reality is quite different. “I’m a lot less successful than people think I am. In the sense that I’m famous, but I live a very simple life. I spend a lot of time not working, staying at home and now living in Goa and parenting.” A kid. I do a lot of theater, which is not a very business-oriented approach, and everyone is really familiar with me. Really surprised to see, for example, he says ‘How can you not live with bodyguards?’ Somehow, my image is bigger than what I am,” the actor said.

Kalki spoke on earning from theater

During her career that began in 2008, Kalki has appeared in box office hits such as Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Gully Boy. However, the actor also works regularly in theatre. However, she agreed that it was not economically beneficial. “You get paid to tour, and it’s pretty basic. I produce theater, so I know. I’m a celebrity, I manage to sell tickets most of the time. I get full houses. But I Still just make ends meet. I just manage to pay my actors a little, pay my production costs and then I won’t make any profit,” Kalki said.

Kalki was last seen on screen in a supporting role in the 2023 Netflix film Gaye Hum Kahaan. The same year, she had a special dance number in Sam Bahadur.