New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- In The Beat Report, Mint's journalists bring you unique perspectives on their beats, breaking down new trends and developments, and sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting.

Dear reader,

Since I am Mint's media and entertainment reporter, I was recently entrusted with the task of arranging a session with a movie star for the Mint Money Festival 2025, which will be held in Bengaluru at the end of September.

A film star in a personal finance festival, you ask? Well, yes, the idea was to get a film celebrity to talk about their investment philosophy, the need to plan finances, and spending wisely in an industry notorious for its unpredictability.

Never having coordinated something of this sort (and aw...