“Hi. I’m a career-changing director. It’s nice to meet you.” I think his name is actually Kevin, and I avoid eye contact at all costs. As I extend my arm to shake…
Dear Sister, My eyes softly open to blackness. Well, I should mention, they are covered with a sleeping mask! I hear birds chirping and the gentle rustle of leaves blowing in the wind.…
I got my first paid acting job at 22. Switching my major from pre-medicine to theatre was a risk that even I thought was insane. Halfway through my junior year at Loyola…
This time, things were different. I’m going to drive across the country to La La Land, and I don’t know when I’ll be back. Thirty years ago, my parents left India and came…
“Breathe in, Breathe out.” I’m in my car shaking and sweating profusely because my gut is in shambles. It’s pilot season and it’s literally down to me and two others for a huge…
“Flight attendants, please prepare for landing…” I’m heading to Washington D.C. with my best friend and fellow actor Parvesh Cheena. We are invited to host the 22nd Annual Gala for The Asian Pacific…
I used to be sorry for EVERYTHING! I’m Indian. I’m sorry. I’m a woman. I’m sorry. I’m an actor. I’m sorry. I’m an artist. I’m sorry. I create. I’m sorry. I like to…