Born in saudi Arabia, grew up in Canada and ethnically Indian, i have one of the most integrated cultural identity one can have. I am a huge. Bollywood lover and love to dance... Especially to spanish and hindi songs. Ive been to numerous countries, many while I was child and i want to get back to travelling and exploring different cultures now. I have knowledge of almost every Bollywood song from the 60s to present but also listen to acoustic indie music and jazz. I eat, breath and live music-- I the play the piano and the guitar and if you bring yours all the more to have jam sessions! (even better, if you bring your piano, I will love you forever, not that I won't either way:P )

You can be sure to be full on Indian food (specifically kashmiri cuisine) while you're here :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people and to be able to crash at other people's houses when i travel haha :P

Interests

- COOKING! - Particularly kashmiri food, so topped with loads of spices
- DANCE! - trained in Bharatnatyam Indian classical dance. Love going out to dance and trying out new styles: salsa, merengue, bollywood etc. -- it's a great way to enjoy... if you know how to Jive or Swing dance HOLLA AT ME!
- Love having conversations on politics, social health, the environment, science! (of course that is my field, medicine), controversial topics like religion! love learning about different cultures and just chatting... learning about people's lives, where they've been etc.

• singing
• dancing
• environment
• dining
• cooking
• indian food
• clothing
• politics
• traveling
• music
• live music
• jazz
• guitar
• piano
• camping
• skydiving
• medicine
• religion
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: slow / sad songs when studying- Bollywood (old classics range from 1960s to 1980s, English: Independent music, acoustic guitar and piano, jazz, top 50 depending on how less clubby it sounds, love house music and edm depending on my mood. Somtimes head banging to Metallica works when I'm really tired

Movies: NO HORROR, apart from that anything with a good plot and quality acting... the actors need to know how to act. that's key.

Books: MYSTERY and adventure books.. at times sci-fi. Fav author = Agatha Christie! yes I am a Harry Potter fan (an avid one) and no I haven't watched Star Wars -- yet...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Jumping off a plane 13000 feet in the air--Skydiving,
Roaming around at 3am in an autorickshaw in Bangalore alone exploring the city,
Saving lives through mobile clinics in Ecuador and India ,
Busking in Los Angeles in Santa Monica Pier... we got $1 :) and then donated to a homeless person ,
Waking up at 4 am during a camping trip on the Georgian Bay and seeing the sunrise with the mist on the lake... it's Heaven,
Lying down on a frozen lake staring up at a clear sky looking at the stars,
Dancing on stage at age 4 in front of 500 people raising funds for charity

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to cook Indian food if you teach me how to sing :P
Just kidding! I'm open to learning, teaching and sharing within limits and just to enjoy your company!

PS. Sharades is my favourite game and I'm really good at it :P

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share everything apart from my personal items like my towel. I can lend you clothes if you need... would prefer if you had your bathroom and other essentials though.

I am welcome to share my bed if need be, but I'll make my floor extra comfy for you if you wouldn't mind. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SLEEPING BAG If possible!! I will have sheets to lend, but if you have your sleeping bag that would be good.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Ecuador, France, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Panama, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom