From cigarettes to coffee: Anindya Chatterjee shows how small cuts lead to big gains

When actor Anindya Chatterjee decided to give up cigarettes nearly eight years ago, he didn’t just quit a habit — he built a new one. Sharing a candid post on Instagram recently, he wrote, “When I quit cigarettes 7/8 years ago, I started a SIP with the money I used to spend on them.

In two years, it grew enough to buy a second-hand car.” It’s a simple yet powerful idea — turning an everyday expense into a steady investment. What began as an act of willpower gradually evolved into a lesson in financial mindfulness. Recently, the actor took the same approach to another routine indulgence — his daily coffee. Instead of frequent café visits, he built a home espresso setup and began tracking how much he was saving. “Within 3 months I saved close to ₹45,000 — simply by choosing a more mindful alternative,” added Anindya. In his words and actions, Anindya’s story serves as a reminder. “Investment isn’t always about how much you earn, but how consciously you spend. Each cigarette or cup of coffee foregone became a small step toward financial independence ,” exclaimed the actor.