What do you remember about your first audition?
“When I walked in and saw everyone else who was auditioning, I remember thinking, ‘This is the most Indian men I’ve ever seen in one place in Los Angeles.’ ”
Did you screen-test with anyone?
“Believe it or not, no one, because they ended up hiring me from a tape of my audition. I was shocked I didn’t have to go to a screen test or callback.”
How did you celebrate?
“After I called my parents with the news, I just started thinking of things I could do for the character, so there was less celebration and more preparation.”
Have you watched soaps before?
“I actually grew up with DAYS OF OUR LIVES and GENERAL HOSPITAL on in our house, so it’s been interesting watching the dynamics between the characters of this particular show.”
What was your first day like?
“I was a little scared because every single person asked me, ‘Are you ready? Do you know your lines because it goes quick?’ I was thrown off a little, but once I got through the first day, I realized I actually enjoyed this format and the pace.”
Are the glasses yours or Ravi’s? “Ravi’s. They’re not prescription but my eyes are legitimately awful, so I’m wearing contacts behind those fake glasses.”
What’s been your most challenging scene?
“A month in, I had a very big monologue of Ravi talking about his childhood. That was definitely a challenge but fun as well to reveal a part of the character.”
