Smell, heat, stray dogs, and erratic traffic – these were the first few things that hit me within one hour of landing in Mumbai after living in the US for 3 years. You see, I grew up in Mumbai/ Navi Mumbai and had spent all my life in India till the age of 32. Then, […]
I knew I had to check this one out when I saw the cast. It started with Jesse Eisenberg being his fast-talking self. Then, as I binged one episode after another, I witnessed brilliant writing and beautiful performances by the entire cast (especially Claire Danes). Without giving any spoilers – I think if you’re someone […]
Every morning, when the sun begins to shine brightly, he shows up at my balcony. He goofs around the parapet, wags his bushy tail in a sine-wave-like motion, and after what looks like a long contemplation, lands into the cactus planter. Then, he starts digging and pulls out a nut – I have no idea […]
My excitement about the drive to Connecticut stemmed out of my love for the show The West Wing. You see, President Jed Bartlet (played by the unmatched Martin Sheen) was from New England. So, it was natural that I wanted to explore that part of the country. I imagine Summer’s excitement was on account of […]
A concrete jungle interspersed with all kinds of human personalities and enterprises – that was my first impression of New York City. Getting on a plane from Los Angeles on the eve of July 4th weekend had its set of challenges. I was a bit anxious having read various articles about expected delays and cancellations. […]
At the age of 11 with some guidance from my friend Sainath, I wrote to NASA expressing my interest in space and astronomy. The stamp for the letter cost around Rs. 40 if I remember correctly but it was totally worth it because 3 months later, I got a package full of stunning pictures of […]
The reason for indulging in any kind of entertainment often seems to be – “Life is tough as it is, so this is just an outlet, a distraction, a guilty pleasure, an escape!”. Films and TV with their several forms of content are a distraction. Travel is a distraction. Sports is a distraction. Dating is […]
I can’t express how I feel without sounding like crap.. So I’m going to say it all in the disguise of Rap! Wears cool t-shirts and also speaks nerd.. When Ally walks in, things start moving forward. I don’t know how he manages to keep it all in place.. But if it weren’t for Mason, […]
For over a decade now, I have chased the dream of becoming a Bollywood star. It has been an amazing ride full of ups and downs. There have been some minor breakthroughs but nothing significant enough for me to make a living out. So, while this journey as an aspiring Bollywood actor has taught me […]