Congratulations to Class of 2020! I’m seeing so many innovative ways graduates are celebrating amidst covid world, which truly warms my heart. 🎓💯
It’s crazy to think that I was in student-mode for two years after living through a surreal experience as an actress in India just prior. Graduating (in 2017) with an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis- Olin Business School gave me a sense of fulfillment and newfound purpose to start yet another, new journey as a healthcare management consultant. I will forever be grateful to the faculty and administration at #WashU for not only admitting me into one of the top business schools in the country, but celebrating my nontraditional background.
I spent my final days shooting for my last film Bhai (Telugu) studying for my GMAT. 🤭 I don’t think anyone knew that’s what I was doing in my spare time, in between shots 💁🏻♀️. But it paid off, and it was the MBA program that not only shaped another career path for me, but introduced me to my husband!
📚👨🏼💻👩🏻💻➡️👩🏻🎓❤️👨🏼🎓
My story is proof that you can always recalibrate and explore new territory. The notion of “finding your purpose” is ever evolving. Your passion and dreams can change. Be open to what’s out there and keep hustlin. Let your life experiences inspire and lead you. ✨
It’s kinda cool to have been able to graduate alongside your beau (which, at the time, we had no idea would happen!)! Thanks WashU, for the incredible memories and unparalleled learning experience.❤️🙏
#mbaclassof2017 #washu #wustl #olinbusinessschool #mba #newcareer #gradschool #forevergrateful St. Louis, Missouri
Congratulations to Class of 2020! I’m seeing so many innovative ways graduates are celebrating amidst covid world, which truly warms my heart. 🎓💯
It’s crazy to think that I was in student-mode for two years after living through a surreal experience as an actress in India just prior. Graduating (in 2017) with an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis- Olin Business School gave me a sense of fulfillment and newfound purpose to start yet another, new journey as a healthcare management consultant. I will forever be grateful to the faculty and administration at #WashU for not only admitting me into one of the top business schools in the country, but celebrating my nontraditional background.
I spent my final days shooting for my last film Bhai (Telugu) studying for my GMAT. 🤭 I don’t think anyone knew that’s what I was doing in my spare time, in between shots 💁🏻♀️. But it paid off, and it was the MBA program that not only shaped another career path for me, but introduced me to my husband!
📚👨🏼💻👩🏻💻➡️👩🏻🎓❤️👨🏼🎓
My story is proof that you can always recalibrate and explore new territory. The notion of “finding your purpose” is ever evolving. Your passion and dreams can change. Be open to what’s out there and keep hustlin. Let your life experiences inspire and lead you. ✨
It’s kinda cool to have been able to graduate alongside your beau (which, at the time, we had no idea would happen!)! Thanks WashU, for the incredible memories and unparalleled learning experience.❤️🙏
#mbaclassof2017 #washu #wustl #olinbusinessschool #mba #newcareer #gradschool #forevergrateful St. Louis, Missouri
Congratulations to Class of 2020! I’m seeing so many innovative ways graduates are celebrating amidst covid world, which truly warms my heart. 🎓💯
It’s crazy to think that I was in student-mode for two years after living through a surreal experience as an actress in India just prior. Graduating (in 2017) with an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis- Olin Business School gave me a sense of fulfillment and newfound purpose to start yet another, new journey as a healthcare management consultant. I will forever be grateful to the faculty and administration at #WashU for not only admitting me into one of the top business schools in the country, but celebrating my nontraditional background.
I spent my final days shooting for my last film Bhai (Telugu) studying for my GMAT. 🤭 I don’t think anyone knew that’s what I was doing in my spare time, in between shots 💁🏻♀️. But it paid off, and it was the MBA program that not only shaped another career path for me, but introduced me to my husband!
📚👨🏼💻👩🏻💻➡️👩🏻🎓❤️👨🏼🎓
My story is proof that you can always recalibrate and explore new territory. The notion of “finding your purpose” is ever evolving. Your passion and dreams can change. Be open to what’s out there and keep hustlin. Let your life experiences inspire and lead you. ✨
It’s kinda cool to have been able to graduate alongside your beau (which, at the time, we had no idea would happen!)! Thanks WashU, for the incredible memories and unparalleled learning experience.❤️🙏
#mbaclassof2017 #washu #wustl #olinbusinessschool #mba #newcareer #gradschool #forevergrateful St. Louis, Missouri
🎶 Main Hoon Margarita 🍹
Nah….I’m definitely more of a #Horlicks girl! 😁
Found this pic of me getting a hair touch-up between shoots :)
Fun fact about the “Barbie Girl” song in Mirchi: We shot an entire sequence of the song in Italy, which we never ended up using! So we had to end up reshooting a small part of it in Hyderabad, but I bet you couldn’t tell! 😉 It was one of my favorite shoots with amazing choreo! And of course, the coolest costar ever 😎 @actorprabhas
#acting #songshoot #dance #Mirchi
#tbt I’ve been missing my gal pals! My bachelorette was last summer in Austin, TX and was just EPIC…and not just because it was Beyoncé-themed! 🐝 💖
What made it so epic was because each and every one of my close friends that came-from different parts of the country, different walks of life and unique relationships with me- ended up leaving that weekend with genuine, lifelong friends. It warmed my heart to know that I have such a strong support system of women (something I never had growing up, or even in India) that are uplifting of each other, empowering with their outlook in life and just badass in every sense of the word. And I was lucky enough the get to have them all for myself that weekend for poolside funsies, brunches galore, wine-yoga, girly spa time, unkosher games, and of course, a proper bhangra party (bc anyone that knows me knows that that’s how I describe a fun time!) 🎉🌇🍹
Never underestimate the power of meaningful female friendships! So lucky to have you ladies in my life (and MISSED YOU, LORZ!) 🌸👯♀️💃
#friends #lovemygirls #Austin #bachelorette #feyoncé #pool #badasswomen #summer Austin, Texas
#tbt I’ve been missing my gal pals! My bachelorette was last summer in Austin, TX and was just EPIC…and not just because it was Beyoncé-themed! 🐝 💖
What made it so epic was because each and every one of my close friends that came-from different parts of the country, different walks of life and unique relationships with me- ended up leaving that weekend with genuine, lifelong friends. It warmed my heart to know that I have such a strong support system of women (something I never had growing up, or even in India) that are uplifting of each other, empowering with their outlook in life and just badass in every sense of the word. And I was lucky enough the get to have them all for myself that weekend for poolside funsies, brunches galore, wine-yoga, girly spa time, unkosher games, and of course, a proper bhangra party (bc anyone that knows me knows that that’s how I describe a fun time!) 🎉🌇🍹
Never underestimate the power of meaningful female friendships! So lucky to have you ladies in my life (and MISSED YOU, LORZ!) 🌸👯♀️💃
#friends #lovemygirls #Austin #bachelorette #feyoncé #pool #badasswomen #summer Austin, Texas
#tbt I’ve been missing my gal pals! My bachelorette was last summer in Austin, TX and was just EPIC…and not just because it was Beyoncé-themed! 🐝 💖
What made it so epic was because each and every one of my close friends that came-from different parts of the country, different walks of life and unique relationships with me- ended up leaving that weekend with genuine, lifelong friends. It warmed my heart to know that I have such a strong support system of women (something I never had growing up, or even in India) that are uplifting of each other, empowering with their outlook in life and just badass in every sense of the word. And I was lucky enough the get to have them all for myself that weekend for poolside funsies, brunches galore, wine-yoga, girly spa time, unkosher games, and of course, a proper bhangra party (bc anyone that knows me knows that that’s how I describe a fun time!) 🎉🌇🍹
Never underestimate the power of meaningful female friendships! So lucky to have you ladies in my life (and MISSED YOU, LORZ!) 🌸👯♀️💃
#friends #lovemygirls #Austin #bachelorette #feyoncé #pool #badasswomen #summer Austin, Texas
#tbt I’ve been missing my gal pals! My bachelorette was last summer in Austin, TX and was just EPIC…and not just because it was Beyoncé-themed! 🐝 💖
What made it so epic was because each and every one of my close friends that came-from different parts of the country, different walks of life and unique relationships with me- ended up leaving that weekend with genuine, lifelong friends. It warmed my heart to know that I have such a strong support system of women (something I never had growing up, or even in India) that are uplifting of each other, empowering with their outlook in life and just badass in every sense of the word. And I was lucky enough the get to have them all for myself that weekend for poolside funsies, brunches galore, wine-yoga, girly spa time, unkosher games, and of course, a proper bhangra party (bc anyone that knows me knows that that’s how I describe a fun time!) 🎉🌇🍹
Never underestimate the power of meaningful female friendships! So lucky to have you ladies in my life (and MISSED YOU, LORZ!) 🌸👯♀️💃
#friends #lovemygirls #Austin #bachelorette #feyoncé #pool #badasswomen #summer Austin, Texas
Happy Mother’s Day to my everyday source of inspiration and ambition, and the woman who has shown me what it means to celebrate your uniqueness. You’ve supported me through everything I’ve ever done, through all the shocks I’ve given you time and again, and have stood by me as my true best friend the last 3+ decades. Only a mother has seen all sides of you, can tolerate you when you’re unbearably crazy and still loves you with every ounce of love she has! Thank you for being my beam of strength, always, Ma! 💗👩👧💐
She’s on the other side of the country (in Michigan) and I miss her especially today!
#mothersday #mom #bestfriends #inspiration
Happy Mother’s Day to my everyday source of inspiration and ambition, and the woman who has shown me what it means to celebrate your uniqueness. You’ve supported me through everything I’ve ever done, through all the shocks I’ve given you time and again, and have stood by me as my true best friend the last 3+ decades. Only a mother has seen all sides of you, can tolerate you when you’re unbearably crazy and still loves you with every ounce of love she has! Thank you for being my beam of strength, always, Ma! 💗👩👧💐
She’s on the other side of the country (in Michigan) and I miss her especially today!
#mothersday #mom #bestfriends #inspiration
Happy Mother’s Day to my everyday source of inspiration and ambition, and the woman who has shown me what it means to celebrate your uniqueness. You’ve supported me through everything I’ve ever done, through all the shocks I’ve given you time and again, and have stood by me as my true best friend the last 3+ decades. Only a mother has seen all sides of you, can tolerate you when you’re unbearably crazy and still loves you with every ounce of love she has! Thank you for being my beam of strength, always, Ma! 💗👩👧💐
She’s on the other side of the country (in Michigan) and I miss her especially today!
#mothersday #mom #bestfriends #inspiration
After moving back from India, I embarked on a new chapter in life,finishing my undergraduate degree and then my Masters in Business Administration in June 2015 to begin a new career journey.
Apart from being one of the best business schools in the country, I chose #WashU for a number of reasons…the main one being the small but mighty community and faculty that embraced people from all walks of life. If it weren’t for that, someone like me – an actress from the Indian film industry- wouldn’t have met someone like Joe – a US Military Academy- West Point Officer, who’d spent a year in South Korea- just prior. I have WashU to thank for the invaluable lessons I learned across disciplines to augment my leadership skills, embracing my unique background and giving me a world class opportunity to strengthen my business acumen through experiential learning during the 2-year program. And of course, for being the place I made lifelong friends (shout-out Jhunt!) and met my soulmate 👩🏻🤝👨🏼💗🎓
📷 See if you can spot me in the First Day Orientation photo!
#washu #wustl #olinmba #olinbusinessschool
#businessschool Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis
After moving back from India, I embarked on a new chapter in life,finishing my undergraduate degree and then my Masters in Business Administration in June 2015 to begin a new career journey.
Apart from being one of the best business schools in the country, I chose #WashU for a number of reasons…the main one being the small but mighty community and faculty that embraced people from all walks of life. If it weren’t for that, someone like me – an actress from the Indian film industry- wouldn’t have met someone like Joe – a US Military Academy- West Point Officer, who’d spent a year in South Korea- just prior. I have WashU to thank for the invaluable lessons I learned across disciplines to augment my leadership skills, embracing my unique background and giving me a world class opportunity to strengthen my business acumen through experiential learning during the 2-year program. And of course, for being the place I made lifelong friends (shout-out Jhunt!) and met my soulmate 👩🏻🤝👨🏼💗🎓
📷 See if you can spot me in the First Day Orientation photo!
#washu #wustl #olinmba #olinbusinessschool
#businessschool Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis
After moving back from India, I embarked on a new chapter in life,finishing my undergraduate degree and then my Masters in Business Administration in June 2015 to begin a new career journey.
Apart from being one of the best business schools in the country, I chose #WashU for a number of reasons…the main one being the small but mighty community and faculty that embraced people from all walks of life. If it weren’t for that, someone like me – an actress from the Indian film industry- wouldn’t have met someone like Joe – a US Military Academy- West Point Officer, who’d spent a year in South Korea- just prior. I have WashU to thank for the invaluable lessons I learned across disciplines to augment my leadership skills, embracing my unique background and giving me a world class opportunity to strengthen my business acumen through experiential learning during the 2-year program. And of course, for being the place I made lifelong friends (shout-out Jhunt!) and met my soulmate 👩🏻🤝👨🏼💗🎓
📷 See if you can spot me in the First Day Orientation photo!
#washu #wustl #olinmba #olinbusinessschool
#businessschool Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis
After moving back from India, I embarked on a new chapter in life,finishing my undergraduate degree and then my Masters in Business Administration in June 2015 to begin a new career journey.
Apart from being one of the best business schools in the country, I chose #WashU for a number of reasons…the main one being the small but mighty community and faculty that embraced people from all walks of life. If it weren’t for that, someone like me – an actress from the Indian film industry- wouldn’t have met someone like Joe – a US Military Academy- West Point Officer, who’d spent a year in South Korea- just prior. I have WashU to thank for the invaluable lessons I learned across disciplines to augment my leadership skills, embracing my unique background and giving me a world class opportunity to strengthen my business acumen through experiential learning during the 2-year program. And of course, for being the place I made lifelong friends (shout-out Jhunt!) and met my soulmate 👩🏻🤝👨🏼💗🎓
📷 See if you can spot me in the First Day Orientation photo!
#washu #wustl #olinmba #olinbusinessschool
#businessschool Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis
Trekked out wayyyyy into the remote wilderness this gorgeous afternoon. I mean MILES away from civilization! Perfect day for a picnic for two 🥪🍪
Oregon never gets old for us🌲☀️
And just look at that majestic Mt. Hood!! 🏔️ 😍 I can assure you, it is even more jawdropping in person
#naturelover #Oregon #MtHood #picnic #socialdistancing #beautifulday #googlepixel Mt Hood, Oregon, USA
Trekked out wayyyyy into the remote wilderness this gorgeous afternoon. I mean MILES away from civilization! Perfect day for a picnic for two 🥪🍪
Oregon never gets old for us🌲☀️
And just look at that majestic Mt. Hood!! 🏔️ 😍 I can assure you, it is even more jawdropping in person
#naturelover #Oregon #MtHood #picnic #socialdistancing #beautifulday #googlepixel Mt Hood, Oregon, USA
Trekked out wayyyyy into the remote wilderness this gorgeous afternoon. I mean MILES away from civilization! Perfect day for a picnic for two 🥪🍪
Oregon never gets old for us🌲☀️
And just look at that majestic Mt. Hood!! 🏔️ 😍 I can assure you, it is even more jawdropping in person
#naturelover #Oregon #MtHood #picnic #socialdistancing #beautifulday #googlepixel Mt Hood, Oregon, USA
BRB, just grabbing some fresh-cut lavender at the end of the Oregon Trail, at the foot of Mt. Hood. For me, there is no better escape from urban life than taking a quick drive to these breathtaking, fragrant lavender fields in Hood River. I love the zany little gift shop which has so many cool, locally-sourced lavender essential oils, soaps and other handcrafted items. 🧖🌿
I truly wonder why more Indian film song shoots aren’t shot in places like this in Oregon! Well, you know where to find me 😉 #justsayin 🗻🎥
*These and other lavender fields are currently closed due to covid-19 but are planning to tentatively re-open in June*
#lavender #lavenderfields #MtHood #HoodRiver #Supportlocal #covid #sanity #exploreOregon Lavender Valley Farms
BRB, just grabbing some fresh-cut lavender at the end of the Oregon Trail, at the foot of Mt. Hood. For me, there is no better escape from urban life than taking a quick drive to these breathtaking, fragrant lavender fields in Hood River. I love the zany little gift shop which has so many cool, locally-sourced lavender essential oils, soaps and other handcrafted items. 🧖🌿
I truly wonder why more Indian film song shoots aren’t shot in places like this in Oregon! Well, you know where to find me 😉 #justsayin 🗻🎥
*These and other lavender fields are currently closed due to covid-19 but are planning to tentatively re-open in June*
#lavender #lavenderfields #MtHood #HoodRiver #Supportlocal #covid #sanity #exploreOregon Lavender Valley Farms
BRB, just grabbing some fresh-cut lavender at the end of the Oregon Trail, at the foot of Mt. Hood. For me, there is no better escape from urban life than taking a quick drive to these breathtaking, fragrant lavender fields in Hood River. I love the zany little gift shop which has so many cool, locally-sourced lavender essential oils, soaps and other handcrafted items. 🧖🌿
I truly wonder why more Indian film song shoots aren’t shot in places like this in Oregon! Well, you know where to find me 😉 #justsayin 🗻🎥
*These and other lavender fields are currently closed due to covid-19 but are planning to tentatively re-open in June*
#lavender #lavenderfields #MtHood #HoodRiver #Supportlocal #covid #sanity #exploreOregon Lavender Valley Farms
BRB, just grabbing some fresh-cut lavender at the end of the Oregon Trail, at the foot of Mt. Hood. For me, there is no better escape from urban life than taking a quick drive to these breathtaking, fragrant lavender fields in Hood River. I love the zany little gift shop which has so many cool, locally-sourced lavender essential oils, soaps and other handcrafted items. 🧖🌿
I truly wonder why more Indian film song shoots aren’t shot in places like this in Oregon! Well, you know where to find me 😉 #justsayin 🗻🎥
*These and other lavender fields are currently closed due to covid-19 but are planning to tentatively re-open in June*
#lavender #lavenderfields #MtHood #HoodRiver #Supportlocal #covid #sanity #exploreOregon Lavender Valley Farms
This too shall pass.
Though I’ve been on this trail well over a hundred times, only today did I take a minute to breathe and notice how beautiful it was. I paused to soak in the calmness surrounding me. With the social distancing comes fewer distractions and more time to absorb the goodness and serenity that nature offers us. 🌿🧘🏻♀️
If there’s one good thing coming out of this, it is that it’s giving us a chance to get back to cherishing the simple things in life. 🌷🌻
#naturetrail #portland #oregon #thistooshallpass #quarantinediaries #staystrong #GooglePixel Portland, Oregon
Of all the cities I’ve visited and lived in around the world, Mumbai will always have a special place in my ❤️.
Despite where my shoots took me-all over the world- Mumbai was “home” for those four years. It was my first time living outside the US…where I adapted to a new culture and environment on my own, and where I grew. 🏙️
My favorite corner of our flat in Millat Nagar was by the window sill, where I would stretch out with a cup of chai, just reflecting about life and observing the people in the park below. It’s where I went jogging, practiced martial arts with my trainer and spent long hours walking and talking on the phone with my parents and friends back in the US. It was so serene, like a little paradise amidst the chaos and noise of the busy city streets. 🧘♀️🦋☕
#Mumbai #Bombay #millatnagar #Lokhandwala #park #reflection
