Actress Shreya Dhanwanthary Labels Mumbai Home Buying as a ‘Foolish Dream’
Actress Shreya Dhanwanthary Labels Mumbai Home Buying as a ‘Foolish Dream’
Bollywood actress Shreya Dhanwanthary, renowned for her compelling roles in ‘Scam 1992’ and ‘The Family Man’, has voiced her frustration about Mumbai’s skyrocketing real estate prices. In a candid post on X, she labeled the prospect of buying a home in the city as a “scam” and described it as a “foolish and stupidly expensive dream.”
Dhanwanthary’s remark has resonated with many Mumbaikars who share her concerns about the city’s housing market. In her post, she expressed a mix of frustration and resignation: “I’m gonna say it: I think buying a house in Mumbai is… a scam. And I hate that I still want to fulfil that very foolish and very stupidly expensive dream.”
I’m gonna say it: I think buying a house in Mumbai is… a scam.
— Shreya Dhanwanthary (@shreyadhan13) September 6, 2024
And I hate that I still want to fulfil that very foolish and very stupidly expensive dream.
The reaction from social media was swift, with numerous users echoing her sentiments. One user advised her to consider renting instead, noting that “It’s same for all the MNC locations.” Another commenter reflected on the challenge of finding an affordable alternative, saying, “Trouble is, the alternative is not always good. I avoided it for a long time, managed quite well, and financially it made a lot of sense, but eventually caved in.”
Dhanwanthary’s comments highlight a broader issue faced by many residents in Mumbai, where property prices have surged beyond reach for many. A few years ago, she revealed to Curly Tales the severe financial difficulties she faced before her acting career took off, describing a period of almost homelessness and hunger.
Despite her current success, including roles in upcoming films like ‘Adbhut’ and ‘Naushikhiye’, Dhanwanthary’s candidness about the real estate crisis strikes a chord with many who continue to grapple with Mumbai’s high property costs. Her critique of the housing market underscores a significant concern for countless residents striving for stability in one of India’s most expensive cities.
