HT Interview: Isha Koppikar says she regrets turning down Sonali Kulkarni's role in Dil Chahta Hai
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From Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi to Company and Don 2, star Isha Koppikar’s career spanned across genres and industries. In an exclusive interview with HT Lifestyle, the star reflected on her movie career, choosing meaningful roles, embracing diverse genres, self-acceptance, personal style and building habits that last beyond motivation.
Adding to this, Isha Koppikar made her feature movie debut with the Telugu movie W/o V. Vara Prasad in 1997, followed by her Tamil debut in Kaadhal Kavithai in 1998 and her Bollywood debut with Fiza in 2000. From romantic dramas like Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi to crime thriller web series like Suranga, her journey across genres and movie industries reflects her evolution as an star, with each project bringing new experiences and opportunities to explore diverse roles.
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Notably, Reflecting on her journey, Isha shared, “The best thing you can do as an star is adapt and evolve with age. As actors, we often feel we never age, but we must embrace change and explore diverse roles. It is important to break the monotony because people get bored seeing you in the same role again and again.”
As per the latest buzz, Isha also expressed her desire to explore diverse genres, including biopics, action, spiritual and mythological films. A Taekwondo black belt, she believes action roles would be a natural fit for her.
In further updates, The song Khallas from the movie Company introduced audiences to a different side of Isha Koppikar. Reflecting on the role, she shared, “I was not really prepared for it because, before that, I had done very conservative, girl-next-door roles and never thought I would fit the bill. But my director ensured that he brought out the ‘Khallas’ girl in me.”
On top of that, Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi is one of the memorable films from Rajshri Productions and remains a notable part of Isha Koppikar’s filmography. Reflecting on her character Chandni, Isha shared, “I resonate with the simplicity that Chandni brought to the character because, in real life, I am fairly simple.” She also described working with Rajshri Productions and Sooraj Barjatya as a great experience, recalling her time with co-star Sonu Sood fondly. “He's a very fine human being. We were in Bhopal for almost a month, and I had a great time. It touched my soul and made me realise that such people exist.”
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Source: Hindustan Times