India, Sept. 3 -- Living my best life in Punjab and shooting for the coolest show of my career so far.

High point in life: Mira Nair praising my acting in the film Dekh Tamasha Dekh.

Low point in life: Losing a friend to depression.

On my playlist: The Only One, by KRU172; Jaag Ja, by Vishal Bhardwaj; Chaupai Sahib Path, by Nitnem Paath.

On my speed dial: Dad.

Today I'm craving: Simple dal chawal, raita and achaar, followed by a strong cup of tea.

Next big splurge: Probably a vacation.

Last thing I ordered online: A coffee machine.

App I check before going to bed: YouTube. I can't sleep without a boring podcast playing in the background, on low volume.

Advice I'd give my 18-year-old self: Stop thinking like a 45- year-old and liv...