Why did you want to be part of an Indo-American rom-com like Marigold?
I was living in (director) Willard Carroll’s guesthouse when he gave me the script. He had written this really strong female character and for me, it was an opportunity to overcome my fear of singing and dancing because I have no professional training. Also, I would get to live in another country for couple of months. With Heroes I didn’t think of it as that huge sci-fi series and it was the same for Marigold. I really focused on the character and loved this journey she went on and the experiences she had. Tell us about your character, Marigold Lexton. I feel like she’s someone who’s gotten a little hardened by the life she lives. When she goes to India the clash of cultures and being out of her natural environment really helps her to soften and grow. She learns to overcome her fears and allow love to lead the way. Marigold is a stark contrast to the dark superhuman characters of Niki Sanders and her mirror image Jessica who you play in Heroes, isn’t she? I don’t really compare. Each c
