POPSUGAR: What does Diwali mean to you?
Sarita Choudhury: Especially this year, it has a very different meaning. Diwali first of all brings faith together because there are a lot of people who celebrate Diwali, which very much moves me in this time. Also, it advocates nonviolence within, bringing in the light. It's hard to celebrate right now, and if we're going to celebrate, that could be something we put a step forward towards.
PS: What is your favorite Diwali tradition?
SC: To me, it remains the feeling I had when I was a kid. When I see candles everywhere and lights, or even walking into this hotel, there are candles outside and flowers going out. There's something magical and kid-like to that.
PS: Who are you wearing?
SC: Prabal Gurung.
PS: What is your favorite thing about South Asian fashion?
SC: I never see it as either-or. I feel like anytime I can put a sari on in a TV show, I'm like, let's do it. South Asian fashion to me is I think of Sharmila Tagore, I think of old Bollywood retro, I think of super-modern sweaters with "Bollywood eyes." I love the fact that people see this and they're like, oh, I wanna wear that. South Asian fashion to me could be world fashion.
