India, Feb. 7 -- Shooting for a film in Bikaner.

High point in life: The Lunchbox premiere at Cannes in 2013.

Low point in life: When I lost my father at age 11.

On my playlist: The Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings podcast; the Andrew Huberman : Huberman Lab science podcast; The Peter Attia Drive Podcast.

One thing I would never buy: Caged birds.

Today I'm craving: My nani's rajma chawal.

Last thing I ordered online: A dust-proof cover for my car.

Advice I'd give my 18-year-old self: Don't be scared of moving to Mumbai. It's the best thing that will ever happen to you.

My favourite subject in school: Biology.

I'd swipe right on: Any dark-chocolate dessert.

My secret skill is: Discovering little-known travel destinations.

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