<p>An actor’s schedule is often unpredictable and so are their weekends. In fact, I’m not always free on my weekends. So whenever I am off work, it substitutes as my weekend.<br /><br />I love to head out to where my wanderlust takes me, it could be in Bengaluru itself or somewhere in North India. I love to visit places in the North and know more about their culture although I’ve been to Delhi and Rishikesh already. <br /><br />I’ve also been to Goa, at least eight times, and every time it has been a different experience. Even if I have just a day for myself I head out to places like Yercaud, Ooty, Conoor, Coorg, Chikkamagaluru and Sakleshpur with my travel buddies Deepu, Nikita and Kiran.<br /><br />Just like travel, adventure sports are a big part of my life. I love water sports. I know my limits but I thoroughly enjoy myself when I’m river-rafting or even just swimming. <br /><br />While our family hardly get time to spend together, when my father Ramakrishna, mother Sumaja, sister Neha and I are at home, we make it a point to have a good time. All our family visits happen then.<br /><br />This is also the time when we enjoy my mom’s cooking. She makes awesome food including my favourite sweets like ‘obattu’, ‘shavige payasa’, ‘carrot halwa’ and ‘coconut burfi’. I also love to cook when I’m at home. But, I prefer that my mother does it. I like to just sit back and enjoy! <br /><br />I do not have pets as my parents are not comfortable with the idea, but my sister and I love them. So whenever I visit my neighbours and friends, I spend time with their dogs. <br />Meeting friends and cousins is high on my list when I’m in Bengaluru. I have a good circle of friends with whom I chill out.<br /><br />A special mention goes to Savitha, a friend from my PUC days. We both are foodies and love restaurant hopping. In fact, we never visit the same restaurant twice and thankfully, Bengaluru has plenty of options.<br /><br />Savitha and I share a special bond and she is my 2 am friend.<br /><br />I eat healthy and make sure that fitness activities are a big part of my schedule. From meditation and yoga to working out at the gym, I make sure that I am fit in body and mind. I don’t work out just because I am an actor, I do it because I have noticed how it changed my outlook towards many things. <br /><br />Theatre is another passion of mine. I am a part of a theatre group and our rehearsals and shows happen during the weekends. Sometimes, I am out from morning to evening for rehearsal. I am also a part of stage shows and dance performances and I feel lucky that I can dance. It is a very liberating feeling. Through stage performances, I feel one can express themselves completely. <br /><br />I’m an outdoor person but it often depends on my mood. And if I am not exploring places, I like to be at home and relaxing with a book.” <br /><br />(As told to Tini Sara Anien)</p>
<p>An actor’s schedule is often unpredictable and so are their weekends. In fact, I’m not always free on my weekends. So whenever I am off work, it substitutes as my weekend.<br /><br />I love to head out to where my wanderlust takes me, it could be in Bengaluru itself or somewhere in North India. I love to visit places in the North and know more about their culture although I’ve been to Delhi and Rishikesh already. <br /><br />I’ve also been to Goa, at least eight times, and every time it has been a different experience. Even if I have just a day for myself I head out to places like Yercaud, Ooty, Conoor, Coorg, Chikkamagaluru and Sakleshpur with my travel buddies Deepu, Nikita and Kiran.<br /><br />Just like travel, adventure sports are a big part of my life. I love water sports. I know my limits but I thoroughly enjoy myself when I’m river-rafting or even just swimming. <br /><br />While our family hardly get time to spend together, when my father Ramakrishna, mother Sumaja, sister Neha and I are at home, we make it a point to have a good time. All our family visits happen then.<br /><br />This is also the time when we enjoy my mom’s cooking. She makes awesome food including my favourite sweets like ‘obattu’, ‘shavige payasa’, ‘carrot halwa’ and ‘coconut burfi’. I also love to cook when I’m at home. But, I prefer that my mother does it. I like to just sit back and enjoy! <br /><br />I do not have pets as my parents are not comfortable with the idea, but my sister and I love them. So whenever I visit my neighbours and friends, I spend time with their dogs. <br />Meeting friends and cousins is high on my list when I’m in Bengaluru. I have a good circle of friends with whom I chill out.<br /><br />A special mention goes to Savitha, a friend from my PUC days. We both are foodies and love restaurant hopping. In fact, we never visit the same restaurant twice and thankfully, Bengaluru has plenty of options.<br /><br />Savitha and I share a special bond and she is my 2 am friend.<br /><br />I eat healthy and make sure that fitness activities are a big part of my schedule. From meditation and yoga to working out at the gym, I make sure that I am fit in body and mind. I don’t work out just because I am an actor, I do it because I have noticed how it changed my outlook towards many things. <br /><br />Theatre is another passion of mine. I am a part of a theatre group and our rehearsals and shows happen during the weekends. Sometimes, I am out from morning to evening for rehearsal. I am also a part of stage shows and dance performances and I feel lucky that I can dance. It is a very liberating feeling. Through stage performances, I feel one can express themselves completely. <br /><br />I’m an outdoor person but it often depends on my mood. And if I am not exploring places, I like to be at home and relaxing with a book.” <br /><br />(As told to Tini Sara Anien)</p>
