Despite a $45 million net worth, Big Bang Theory star still works tough, 16-hour days—he repeats one mantra when overwhelmed

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• Multimillionaire Big Bang Theory star breaks down his work-life balance routine—including 16-hour days on set with just six hours of sleep. The mantra that gets him through tough days? “Take a breath. Take a pause. Let’s just see what happens.”

Kunal Nayyar has a life most would describe as a dream. He landed his breakthrough role as Rajesh Koothrappali on The Big Bang Theory at just 26, rose to global fame almost overnight, and went on to earn around $1 million per episode at the height of the show’s success—becoming one of the highest-paid actors on television ever.