I have over 30 tattoos. I started getting them five years ago, and, like most people who get them once, got addicted. I usually get a tattoo in every country I travel to, because I want my body to be a sort-of map of my adventures. They are a reflection of my journey.

Though my grandparents are from Punjab, I grew up in Canada, and worked in Los Angeles before deciding to return to Mumbai. I have always lived the life of an independent woman, who knows her mind. It's unfortunate, but most people are intimidated or threatened by such women. I have been called a slut many times—either behind my back, or to my face.