When I was growing up the publishing world seemed so far away. When my mother wrote a book, she would look up the address of publishers on the backs of the books she owned and send off her manuscript.

In India, if you are from the elite, dogs are extremely important. The breed of the dog indicates your wealth, that you are westernized. The cook, another human being, is on a much lower level than your dog. You see this all the time.

The Indian diaspora is a wonderful place to write from, and I am lucky to be part of it.

I don't think you can write according to a set of rules and laws; every writer is so different.

The director is a bit analogous to the conductor of a symphony orchestra. It's a collaborative adventure.

I want to take piano lessons, I want to study at university, I want to travel, I want to do other parts, make another movie.

The Congo was the most difficult shoot of my life but was also maybe the greatest adventure of my life.

The 'Kickin' It' set is so much fun, I find myself in a new adventure every week. I work with an amazing cast and crew.