In recent years, conversations around celebrity investments have shifted beyond films and endorsements toward long-term asset creation, especially real estate. Actor Tusshar Kapoor’s candid rapid-fire interaction with Edstate Learning and The Green Cottage founder Mayank Agarwal at the launch of Mayank’s new brand, The House of Jets, offered an interesting glimpse into how a film personality views property, lifestyle, and financial security today. His responses reveal not just personal preferences but also broader trends shaping India’s evolving real-estate sentiment.From opting for property over traditional glamour to emphasising practical housing decisions, Kapoor’s comments closely reflect the thought process of the new urban investor-seeking stability, usability, and long-term appreciation. His insights, therefore, hold relevance far beyond celebrity culture and speak directly to the priorities of today’s homebuyers and developers.
Real Estate over glamour and market volatility
The most interesting thing observed from the interaction was Kapoor’s preference for investing in real estate rather than Bollywood or the stock market when choosing among these options. The ease with which he chose these over the other areas indicates the stable investment prospect he saw in real estate.He has further added that, currently, Pune might offer better growth opportunities than Mumbai, keeping in line with an overall narrative observed within the industry, where new cities are representing growth possibilities for investors because of overall infrastructure development as well as cost advantage. From a real estate point of view, this can be attributed to tier-2 growth corridors.
Practical housing choices and development outlook
Kapoor’s responses consistently leaned toward practical, end-user-focused real-estate decisions. He expressed greater interest in affordable housing projects rather than purely luxury developments indicating awareness of the segment that drives the largest share of housing demand in India.Similarly, while deciding between under-construction and ready-to-move-in houses, he opted for completed properties which is also appealing to buyers who seek immediate possession with less risk and more transparent financial planning.His inclination to be on a real-estate construction site rather than on a movie set further reflects how property creation today is viewed, not just as an investment, but a tangible, participatory process.
Lifestyle preferences that mirror premium housing trends
Beyond investment logic, Kapoor also highlighted lifestyle elements closely tied to premium residential demand. He shared a preference for sea-facing apartments while also describing luxury villas in scenic hill locations as particularly appealing. These choices align with two dominant aspirational housing formats in India, urban waterfront living and tranquil second-home destinations.On the aspect of amenities, he mentioned that a gym was actually his favourite thing in a building, highlighting the significance of gyms in the interior designs of residential spaces. On a more personal note, he mentioned that he actually enjoys reading time with coffee at home.
Cinema, family, and the future of smart cities
Despite his strong tilt toward property, Kapoor acknowledged that reading film scripts remains more enjoyable than reviewing real-estate agreements, showing that cinema continues to hold emotional value even alongside investment interests.He further referred to working in real estate with family as an experience where one should always expect the unexpected, which basically hinted at the dynamism and evolution that characterises this sector. For the future, Kapoor did not name a single leading market, instead pointed toward India’s emerging Smart Cities to lead future growth, a view that is shared across the industry.He also emphasised a universal principle applicable to both cinema and property: consistent hard work ultimately delivers results.Tusshar Kapoor’s fast-paced reflections go beyond the realm of celebrity quotes and resonate with the mentality of the new generation of Indian investors who are focused on stability, user-friendliness, and long-term urban growth. The emphasis on affordable housing, built-out projects, wellness features, and up-and-coming cities is very relevant and in sync with the real estate marketplace.Such perspectives for developers, buyers, and investors alike reinforce the theme that, indeed, while glamour may abound, real estate still remains an investment in lasting value, on many fronts.
