How wealthy is Rakesh Jhunjhunwala?

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s life is a lesson that good health is the ultimate wealth. Because beyond a few crores, wealth is just a number. This covid lockdown created a combination of a sedentary lifestyle plus lack of physical activity plus stress in mind.

A few years ago, for a new year's event, an RJ asked him what his wish was. He said, Doctors had advised him on physical movement and to give priority to his health. He admitted he was lazy, and somehow avoiding it plus he loved his drinks in the evening. Finally, it proved to be a fatal combination. Physical activity is a must. Walking in the Sun daily is a must. 62 is definitely not the age to die when an average male life expectancy is 70+ years currently.

He had invested in Star Health, the company in which layman invest for their own medical needs. But alas,...he himself stated I am a heavy alcoholic, consuming 6 pegs daily, smokes 25 cigarettes per day, eat like a pig and no physical exercise. So, in a way, he had decided his own fate.

In the process his blood sugars went haywire, developed ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease), survived on HD (haemo dialysis) till his ultimate demise. Had a bad diabetic foot. He was unable to rise from his chair even in presence of PM Modi ji, for which he was trolled badly on social media until real reason for his act was revealed.

He grossly ignored his heath while amassing immense wealth, Rs 40 thousand Crore ($ 5 Bn) to be precise. Unfortunately, not a penny he could carry with him during his final journey.

He left behind a large booty for his family and even more precious message for every single one of us – HEALTH IS WEALTH!

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