Kunal Nayyar says money is grace as he anonymously donates to medical fundraiser
Kunal Nayyar reveals he secretly donates to families’ medical fundraiser on GoFundMe, saying the money gives him life-changing freedom. An old interview of the actor discussing money, kindness and personal responsibility is now going viral on X.
Kunal Nayyar has revealed that he often donates anonymously to families struggling with medical bills, saying the money has given him the freedom to give back rather than becoming a burden. big bang theory The star shared that one of her favorite acts of kindness is quietly paying for GoFundMe campaigns at night, a comment from an old interview that’s now going viral on X.
talking to i paper In December 2025, Nayyar spoke openly about his relationship with money, especially in light of reports estimating his net worth at US$45 million. Contrary to the perception that such wealth may seem burdensome, he said it does not “burden” him.
Instead, he explained, “Money has given me more freedom and the greatest gift is the ability to give back, to change people’s lives.”
Over the past few years, Nayyar and his wife, former beauty queen Neha Kapoor, have quietly funded college scholarships for students from underprivileged backgrounds. His charitable work also extends to animal welfare work.
She added, “We also support animal charities because we love dogs. But what I really love to do is go on GoFundMe at night and pay off random families’ medical bills. That’s my masked vigilante thing! So, no, money doesn’t feel like a burden. It feels like a favor from the universe.”
Reiterating his stance, Nayyar said, “So, no, money doesn’t feel like a burden,” before reflecting on what he sees as a broader social issue. He said, “Right now, people are not happy because we are all hoping that someone else will be kinder. We are hoping that some president or politician, some leader will come and bring world peace for us.”
“But there’s no world peace if your neighbor comes to your door to ask for some sugar for his tea, and you put a lock in front of him and say ‘Go away’,” he adds.
He said, “No one is going to come and change the world for you. You have to do it for yourself.”
Nayyar is best known To play the role of Raj Koothrappali But big bang theoryWhich ran for 12 seasons from 2007 to 2019. At the peak of the show’s popularity, the main cast reportedly earned US$1 million per episode, and were ranked among the top stars of the show. World’s highest-paid TV actor in 2015 by Forbes And 2018.