I have always let the lack of Indian actors in the industry drive me, not hold me back. I remember an agent in L.A. telling me a few years ago that an Indian actor wouldn't ever make it in Hollywood, but my ethnicity has helped me.

Luckily my parents were not against my ambition, they've always been very supportive. But they were adamant that I went to university first.

Coming to New York is like a big hug, everyone is so welcoming. There's something about here, everyone makes you feel so at home. I miss my family of course, but I don't miss London that much. I was worried, but I feel really at home. Everyone says that who comes here from London, but I didn't believe them.

I am one of the new characters in the brand new series of 'Postman Pat.' It has been a joy to do.

I feel like I have one foot in New York, one foot in London and one foot in India. But it's important to me to invest time with family.

When I was younger I was fat. I was never conscious of it and was content with who I was because I was so loved. My mother never told me to lose weight and my father doted on me, but my agent told me. I tried, but I loved Indian food too much.

I like to cook Indian food when I can. I find the process of creating a home-cooked meal to be unwinding.