India, June 17 -- For Kashika Kapoor, a recent trip to Chandigarh for a music video shoot turned into an experience that went far beyond work. The 24-year-old actor carried back with her fond memories of the city's greenery, food, Punjabi culture and warm hospitality, elements she says continued to linger long after the cameras stopped rolling.

"Chandigarh has a very calming energy. It is clean, green and beautifully planned, but what stayed with me most was its spirit. You could feel your roots here," Kapoor says.

She made the most of her time after shoots exploring the city's culinary offerings. While Chandigarh's eateries impressed her, Kapoor was particularly drawn to a modern dhaba on the city's outskirts.

The actor has recently w...