First generation American-Indian; his parents got married at 20 and immigrated to the United States, and they now run a hotel and manage real estate Bakersfield, California.

Can speak three languages aside from English -- Gujurati, Hindi, Spanish

Began college as a pre-med major and was 50-50 on going to medical school, but ultimately earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from UCLA.

Enjoys lifting weights, yoga, coffee, boxing, and describes himself as a foodie.

Favorite sports team is the Los Angeles Lakers, and his favorite athletes include Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady, Lionel Messi, Conor McGregor, Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams, and Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

Played one season at University of San Diego (2010-11) before he transferred to UCLA for his final four seasons (2011-15 -- sat out 2011-12 season per the NCAA transfer rules); he garnered 2013 All-Pac-12 Conference Second Team recognition for the Bruins.