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{{Short description|Indian actress}} | {{Short description|Indian actress and politician (born 1976)}} | ||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Isha Koppikar | | name = Isha Koppikar | ||
| image = | | image = File:Isha Koppikar at the premiere of Fateh (cropped).jpg | ||
| caption = Koppikar in 2025 | |||
| caption = Koppikar in | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1976|09|19|df=yes}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Mumbai|Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India | |||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age | | occupation = {{Flatlist| | ||
| birth_place = [[Mumbai|Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], | * Actress | ||
| occupation = Actress | * politician | ||
* model | |||
}} | |||
| spouse = {{ | | spouse = {{marriage|Timmy Narang|2009|end=divorce|2023}} | ||
| children = 1 | | children = 1 | ||
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | | party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Isha Koppikar''' (born 19 September 1976) is an Indian actress, politician and [[Model (person)|model]] who has acted mainly in [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] films, but also in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Kannada]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], and [[Marathi language|Marathi]] films. She started her career in [[South Indian language]]s films in the second half of the 1990s and focused on [[Bollywood]] films in the early 2000s. | |||
==Early life and work== | |||
Koppikar was born on 19 September 1976 in [[Mahim]], Bombay (now [[Mumbai]]) in a [[Konkani people|Konkani]] family.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=32892&n_tit=News+headlines |title=News headlines |website=Daijiworld.com |access-date=14 December 2016 |archive-date=22 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222083713/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=32892&n_tit=News+headlines |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Isha Koppikar Birthday 2024: Lesser known facts of 'Khallas girl' |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/photo/isha-koppikar-birthday-2024-lesser-known-facts-of-khallas-girl-14710/35 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> She has one younger brother. She graduated in Life Sciences at [[Ramnarain Ruia College]] in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=India TV |last2=Desk |first2=India TV News |date=2023-09-18 |title=Isha Koppikar birthday special: Lesser known facts about the 'Khallas girl' |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/web-stories/entertainment/isha-koppikar-birthday-special-lesser-known-facts-about-the-khallas-girl-2023-09-18-893480 |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref> While at college she appeared in a photoshoot for Indian photographer [[Gautam Rajadhyaksha]]. The shoot led to work in advertising as a model, notably for ''[[L'Oréal]]'', ''[[Rexona]]'', ''[[Camay]]'', ''Tips & Toes'' and ''[[Coca-Cola]]''. Koppikar competed in the 1995 [[Femina Miss India|Miss India]] contest, winning the Miss Talent Crown.<ref name="glamsham1">{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/interviews/04-ishaa-koppikar-interview-0708.asp |title=Interview With Ishaa Koppikar |publisher=Glamsham.com |access-date=6 June 2012 |archive-date=8 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308111238/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/interviews/04-ishaa-koppikar-interview-0708.asp |url-status=dead}}</ref> Her modelling work gave her an introduction to the film industry and to her first film appearance in the Telugu movie ''[[W/o V. Vara Prasad]]'' in 1997.<ref name="glamsham1"/> | |||
==Film career== | ==Film career== | ||
=== Early years in South Indian cinema ( | ===Early years in South Indian cinema (1997–2001)=== | ||
The 1998 [[Hindi]] film ''[[Ek Tha Dil Ek Thi Dhadkan]]'', directed by Shahrukh Sultan, is often stated to be Koppikar's first film, but there is no evidence the project was ever released.<ref name="glamsham1"/> Her career must therefore be said to have begun with the | The 1998 [[Hindi]] film ''[[Ek Tha Dil Ek Thi Dhadkan]]'', directed by Shahrukh Sultan, is often stated to be Koppikar's first film, but there is no evidence the project was ever released.<ref name="glamsham1"/> Her career must therefore be said to have begun with the 1997 Telugu film ''[[W/o V. Vara Prasad]]'', in which she appeared in a song with actor Vineeth. Her first movie in Tamil was ''[[Kaadhal Kavithai|Kadhal Kavidhai]]'' costarring Prashanth for which she won the [[Filmfare Best Female Debut (Tamil)|Filmfare Best Female Debut Award]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About {{!}} Isha Koppikar |url=https://www.ishakoppikar.in/about.php |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=www.ishakoppikar.in}}</ref> Her next Tamil movie was ''[[En Swasa Kaatre]]'' (1998) opposite [[Arvind Swamy]], directed by [[K. S. Ravi]], with music by [[A. R. Rahman]] followed by a cameo appearance in [[Praveen Gandhi]]'s ''[[Jodi (1999 film)|Jodi]]'' starring [[Prashanth]] and [[Simran (actress)|Simran]]. In 1999, Koppikar starred in ''[[Nenjinile]]'' starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and directed by [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/viral-video-vijays-nenjinile-heroine-isha-kopikkars-dance-to-vaathi-coming-/articleshow/81743981.cms?from=mdr |title=Viral Video: Vijay's 'Nenjinile' heroine Isha Kopikkar's dance to 'Vaathi Coming...' - Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 October 2022 |archive-date=24 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024095359/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/viral-video-vijays-nenjinile-heroine-isha-kopikkars-dance-to-vaathi-coming-/articleshow/81743981.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
By 2000, Koppikar's sights were on [[Bollywood]], but this did not stop her from appearing in three [[Kannada]] films with the ruling Sandalwood stars of the time: ''[[Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya]]'' with [[Ramesh Aravind|Ramesh]], | By 2000, Koppikar's sights were on [[Bollywood]], but this did not stop her from appearing in three [[Kannada]] films with the ruling Sandalwood stars of the time: ''[[Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya]]'' with [[Ramesh Aravind|Ramesh]], ''[[O Nanna Nalle]]'' with [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|Ravichandran]] and ''[[Surya Vamsha]]'' opposite [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]. | ||
After a brief appearance in Bollywood's ''[[Fiza]]'' and ''[[Rahul (film)|Rahul]]'', | After a brief appearance in Bollywood's ''[[Fiza]]'' and ''[[Rahul (film)|Rahul]]'', she came back to the south in 2001 for [[Sundar C]]'s Tamil project ''Kaathal Solla Vanthen''; the movie never took off.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://mio.to//album/Kaadhal+Solla+Vandhen+%281999%29 |title=Kadhal Solla Vandhen (1999) - Deva |access-date=25 December 2022 |via=mio.to |archive-date=25 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225174220/https://mio.to//album/Kaadhal+Solla+Vandhen+(1999) |url-status=dead }}</ref> Koppikar's last two films down South were [[Telugu language|Telugu]] comedy ''[[Prematho Raa]]'' starring [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]] and Simran, and directed by [[Uday Shankar]], and ''[[Narasimha (2001 film)|Narasimha]]'' starring [[Vijayakanth]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/actress-isha-koppikar-opens-up-about-nepotism-and-industry.html |title=Actress Isha Koppikar opens up about Nepotism and industry |date=10 July 2020 |access-date=24 October 2022 |archive-date=24 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024095400/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/actress-isha-koppikar-opens-up-about-nepotism-and-industry.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
In 2000, Koppikar started her Bollywood career with a small role alongside [[Karisma Kapoor]] and [[Hrithik Roshan]] in [[Khalid Mohamed]]'s ''[[Fiza]]'' and an item number appearance in [[Prakash Jha]]'s ''[[Rahul (film)|Rahul]]''. In 2001 she made her full-fledged Bollywood debut with [[Rajiv Rai]]'s ''[[Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat]]'', starring [[Arjun Rampal]] and [[Sunil Shetty]] where she was paired with Shetty. Her next release was [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]'s urban comedy ''[[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa]]'' opposite [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]]. | In 2000, Koppikar started her Bollywood career with a small role alongside [[Karisma Kapoor]] and [[Hrithik Roshan]] in [[Khalid Mohamed]]'s ''[[Fiza]]'' and an item number appearance in [[Prakash Jha]]'s ''[[Rahul (film)|Rahul]]''.<ref name="The Times of India">{{Cite news |date=2025-02-11 |title=Isha Kopikar takes dip in divine waters of Maha Kumbh: Embracing faith, blessings together |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/isha-kopikar-takes-dip-in-divine-waters-of-maha-kumbh-embracing-faith-blessings-together/articleshow/118136681.cms |access-date=2025-07-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In 2001 she made her full-fledged Bollywood debut with [[Rajiv Rai]]'s ''[[Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat]]'', starring [[Arjun Rampal]] and [[Sunil Shetty]] where she was paired with Shetty.<ref name="The Times of India"/> Her next release was [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]'s urban comedy ''[[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa]]'' opposite [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/24aam.htm |title=rediff.com, Movies: On the sets of Aamdani Athani Kharcha Rupaiya |work=Rediff.com |accessdate=25 December 2022 |archive-date=24 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024095409/https://m.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/24aam.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
===Later years in Bollywood (2002–2011)=== | ===Later years in Bollywood (2002–2011)=== | ||
In 2002, Koppikar appeared in an item number in Ram Gopal Verma's underworld movie ''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]'' starring [[Ajay Devgan]], [[Vivek Oberoi]] and [[Manisha Koirala]]. The chartbusting item number choreographed by [[Ganesh Hegde]] earned her title of ''Khallas Girl''. Another notable item number ''Ishq Samundar'', in [[Sanjay Gupta]]'s ''[[Reservoir Dogs]]'' remake ''[[Kaante]]'' starring [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Sanjay Dutt]] and Sunil Shetty, raised her profile higher. She also won the Stardust Award for the ''Most Exciting New Face'' for her ''Khallas'' number. | In 2002, Koppikar appeared in an item number in [[Ram Gopal Varma|Ram Gopal Verma's]] underworld movie ''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-28 |title=Actor Isha Koppikar joins BJP |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/actor-isha-koppikar-joins-bjp-5557062/ |access-date=2025-07-21 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> starring [[Ajay Devgan]], [[Vivek Oberoi]] and [[Manisha Koirala]]. The chartbusting item number choreographed by [[Ganesh Hegde]] earned her title of ''Khallas Girl''. Another notable item number ''Ishq Samundar'', in [[Sanjay Gupta]]'s ''[[Reservoir Dogs]]'' remake ''[[Kaante]]'' starring [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Sanjay Dutt]] and [[Sunil Shetty]], raised her profile higher. She also won the [[Stardust Awards|Stardust Award]] for the ''Most Exciting New Face'' for her ''Khallas'' number. These 2 songs cemented her position as one of the [[sex symbol]] of Bollywood.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://planetbollywood.com/wp/news/facing-the-casting-couch-for-15-years-shah-rukhs-heroine-khallas-girl-is-now-a-bjp-leader/ |title=Facing the casting couch for 15 years, Shah Rukh's heroine 'Khallas Girl' is now a BJP leader |newspaper=Planet Bollywood |date=9 August 2020 |access-date=24 October 2022 |archive-date=24 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024095404/https://planetbollywood.com/wp/news/facing-the-casting-couch-for-15-years-shah-rukhs-heroine-khallas-girl-is-now-a-bjp-leader/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
[[File:Koppikar.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Isha Koppikar walks the ramp for designer Pria Kataria Puri]] | [[File:Koppikar.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Isha Koppikar walks the ramp for designer Pria Kataria Puri]] | ||
She had six releases in 2003. In ''[[Tujhe Meri Kasam]]'', she made an item number in the song ''Thodi Si Deewani'' with [[Riteish Deshmukh]]. In ''[[Dil Ka Rishta]]'', she starred opposite [[Arjun Rampal]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]]. [[Prawaal Raman]]'s portmanteau film ''[[Darna Mana Hai]]'' saw her opposite [[Aftab Shivdasani]]. [[Chandraprakash Dwivedi]] cast her alongside [[Urmila Matondkar]] and [[Manoj Bajpai]] in the critically acclaimed ''[[Pinjar (film)|Pinjar]]'' which went on to win the [[National Film Award (India)|National Film Award]] for [[Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration|Best Feature Film on National Integration]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/51st_nff_2004.pdf |title=51st National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |access-date=15 March 2012 |archive-date=7 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107120817/http://dff.nic.in/2011/51st_nff_2004.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref> A brief role in [[J. P. Dutta]]'s war movie ''[[LOC Kargil]]'' paired her opposite Sunil Shetty again. And in [[Harry Baweja]]'s ''[[Qayamat: City Under Threat]]'', she played one of three terrorists fighting off co-stars Ajay Devgan and Sunil Shetty; a role which earned her a [[Filmfare]] nomination in the ''Best Villain'' category.<ref name="tonight.co.za">{{cite web |url=http://www.tonight.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=3500497&fSectionId=416&fSetId=251 |title=IOL Tonight |website=Tonight.co.za |access-date=14 December 2016 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | |||
She had six releases in 2004. Both [[Mani Shankar]]'s science fantasy ''[[Rudraksh (film)|Rudraksh]]'' and [[Kundan Shah]]'s madcap comedy ''[[Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004 film)|Ek Se Bhadkhar Ek]]'' teamed her with [[Sunil Shetty]]. In ''[[Krishna Cottage]]'', she was cast opposite [[Sohail Khan]] for a creepy ghost story. ''[[Inteqam]]'', directed by [[Pankaj Parashar]] and co-starring [[Manoj Bajpai]], saw her revive the role played by [[Sharon Stone]] in the original [[Hollywood]] version: ''[[Basic Instinct]]''. She made a cameo appearance in [[Kunal Kohli]]'s | She had six releases in 2004. Both [[Mani Shankar]]'s science fantasy ''[[Rudraksh (film)|Rudraksh]]'' and [[Kundan Shah]]'s madcap comedy ''[[Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004 film)|Ek Se Bhadkhar Ek]]'' teamed her with [[Sunil Shetty]]. In ''[[Krishna Cottage]]'', she was cast opposite [[Sohail Khan]] for a creepy ghost story. ''[[Inteqam]]'', directed by [[Pankaj Parashar]] and co-starring [[Manoj Bajpai]], saw her revive the role played by [[Sharon Stone]] in the original [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] version: ''[[Basic Instinct]]''. She made a [[Cameo appearance|cameo]] appearance in [[Kunal Kohli]]'s ''[[Hum Tum (film)|Hum Tum]]'' with [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Rani Mukerji]]. And played the leading role in [[Karan Razdan]]'s – ''[[Girlfriend (2004 film)|Girlfriend]]'' with [[Amrita Arora]] and [[Aashish Chaudhary]]. The controversial film depicting a lesbian relationship provoked a wide range of public protests.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/9465.html |title=More protests against 'Girlfriend' |website=IndiaGlitz |date=16 June 2004 |access-date=6 June 2012 |archive-date=9 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120709072450/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/9465.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
In 2005, she had four releases. [[Sangeeth Sivan]]'s bawdy comedy ''[[Kyaa Kool Hai Hum]]'' with [[Anupam Kher]], [[Ritesh Deshmukh]] and [[Tusshar Kapoor]] saw her getting nominated in three separate award ceremonies ([[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA]], [[Zee Cine Award]] and [[Star Screen Awards]]) for best actor in a comedy role.<ref name="bollywoodhungama1">{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/awards/8325/index.html |title=Eesha Koppikhar | Videos, Wallpapers, Movies, Photos, Biography | | In 2005, she had four releases. [[Sangeeth Sivan]]'s bawdy comedy ''[[Kyaa Kool Hai Hum]]'' with [[Anupam Kher]], [[Ritesh Deshmukh]] and [[Tusshar Kapoor]] saw her getting nominated in three separate award ceremonies ([[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA]], [[Zee Cine Award]] and [[Star Screen Awards]]) for best actor in a comedy role.<ref name="bollywoodhungama1">{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/awards/8325/index.html |title=Eesha Koppikhar | Videos, Wallpapers, Movies, Photos, Biography |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 June 2012 |archive-date=20 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110920064554/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/awards/8325/index.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> Two more comedies saw her make guest appearances: [[David Dhawan]]'s [[Salman Khan]] vehicle ''[[Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?]]'', and [[Abbas–Mustan]]'s whodunit, ''[[36 China Town]]'' with [[Akshaye Khanna]] and [[Kareena Kapoor]]. She also starred in [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s gangster flick ''[[D (film)|D: Underworld Badhshah]]'' alongside [[Randeep Hooda]] and [[Chunky Pandey]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiankart.com/products/d-underworld-badshah/28514/216 |title=D Underworld Badshah |access-date=24 October 2022 |archive-date=24 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024095400/http://www.indiankart.com/products/d-underworld-badshah/28514/216 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
In 2006 [[Farhan Akhtar]] directed a remake of the [[Amitabh Bachchan]] hit ''[[Don: The Chase Begins Again]]'' with | In 2006 [[Farhan Akhtar]] directed a remake of the [[Amitabh Bachchan]] hit ''[[Don: The Chase Begins Again]]'' with [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]] in the lead. Koppikar was cast as Khan's girlfriend 'Anita'. ''Don''{{'}}s tremendous success however did not benefit her checkered career. Vicky Ranawat's ''Haseena Smart Sexy and Dangerous'' managed a release towards the end of 2006, but Jagdish A Sharma's murder mystery ''Gahraee''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.movietalkies.com/artiste/Interview/38/i%27m-going-to-be-a-super-star-someday |title=I'm going to be a super-star someday! |website=Movietalkies.com |date=26 September 2005 |access-date=15 October 2015 |archive-date=20 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220145851/http://www.movietalkies.com/artiste/Interview/38/i%27m-going-to-be-a-super-star-someday |url-status=live}}</ref> appeared directly on DVD while [[Hansal Mehta]]'s ''Raakh'' and [[Jahnu Barua]]'s ''[[Har Pal]]'' were shelved. [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s much discussed ''[[Shabri]]'' <ref name="tonight.co.za"/>- struggled to attract a distributor. | ||
Koppikar's high-profile film of 2007, [[Nikhil Advani]]'s | Koppikar's high-profile film of 2007, [[Nikhil Advani]]'s ''[[Salaam-e-Ishq]]'', had her sharing limited screen time with [[Sohail Khan]]. Later in the year came the haunted love triangle, [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s ''[[Darling (2007 Hindi film)|Darling]]'', with [[Fardeen Khan]] and [[Esha Deol]]. Koppikar's first film release of 2008 was [[Atul Agnihotri]]'s ''[[Hello (2008 film)|Hello]]'', based on the best-selling novel ''[[One Night @ the Call Center]]'' by [[Chetan Bhagat]]. This was followed by ''[[Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi]]'', a [[Rajshri Productions|Rajshri Production]] directed by Kaushik Ghatak and co-starring [[Sonu Sood]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/ek-vivaah-aisa-bhi-not-a-sequel-to-vivah/story-eSVdq2vV8FGIbO6UfpTChP.html |title=Ek Vivaah...Aisa Bhi not a sequel to Vivah |date=November 2008 |access-date=24 October 2022 |archive-date=24 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024095358/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/ek-vivaah-aisa-bhi-not-a-sequel-to-vivah/story-eSVdq2vV8FGIbO6UfpTChP.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
Koppikar married Timmy Narang in 2009. She had two releases in 2010: ''[[Right Yaaa Wrong]]'' by Neeraj Pathak and | Koppikar married Timmy Narang in 2009.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-06-30 |title=When Isha Koppikar spoke about her 'tough' divorce with husband Timmy Narang: 'It was irresponsible of him...' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/when-isha-koppikar-spoke-about-her-tough-divorce-with-husband-timmy-narang-it-was-irresponsible-of-him-/articleshow/122146205.cms |access-date=2025-07-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> She had two releases in 2010: ''[[Right Yaaa Wrong]]'' by Neeraj Pathak and Manoj Tiwari's ''[[Hello Darling]]''. Both films fared poorly at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/its-about-publicity-not-talent-now-says-sunny-deol-619369 |title='It's About Publicity, Not Talent Now,' Says Sunny Deol |website=Movies.ndtv.com |date=17 April 2011 |access-date=13 October 2015 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080732/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/its-about-publicity-not-talent-now-says-sunny-deol-619369 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/new-hindi-film-releases-tank-at-the-box-office/31914 |title=New Hindi film releases tank at the box office |website=Businessofcinema.com |date=30 August 2010 |access-date=13 October 2015 |archive-date=5 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305010112/http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/new-hindi-film-releases-tank-at-the-box-office/31914 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
''[[Shabri]]'', where she played a woman gangster of [[Mumbai]], was eventually released in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-eesha-koppikar-on-shabri/20110823.htm |title=Eesha Koppikar: I am pregnant with Shabri |work=Rediff.com |date=23 August 2011 |access-date=6 June 2012 |archive-date=20 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420063106/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-eesha-koppikar-on-shabri/20110823.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Her performance was praised but the film only had a limited release and failed to make an impact at the box office. | ''[[Shabri]]'', where she played a woman gangster of [[Mumbai]], was eventually released in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-eesha-koppikar-on-shabri/20110823.htm |title=Eesha Koppikar: I am pregnant with Shabri |work=Rediff.com |date=23 August 2011 |access-date=6 June 2012 |archive-date=20 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420063106/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-eesha-koppikar-on-shabri/20110823.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> Her performance was praised but the film only had a limited release and failed to make an impact at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/shabri-fares-poorly-at-box-office/20110829.htm |title=Shabri fares poorly at box office |work=Rediff.com |date=29 August 2011 |access-date=12 October 2015 |archive-date=25 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925084313/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/shabri-fares-poorly-at-box-office/20110829.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
=== | ===Secondary roles (2013–present)=== | ||
In 2013, she made her [[Marathi language|Marathi]] debut in ''Maat'', directed by Manohar Sarvankar. She | In 2013, she made her [[Marathi language|Marathi]] debut in ''Maat'', directed by Manohar Sarvankar.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-01-12 |title=Khallas girl makes her Marathi debut |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/eesha-koppikar-sameer-dharmadhikari-bollywood-nirmal-jani-manohar-sarvankar-marathi/articleshow/26637701.cms |access-date=2025-07-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In 2017, she makes her comeback in Telugu with ''[[Keshava (film)|Keshava]]'' followed by the Marathi film, ''[[FU: Friendship Unlimited]]''. The following year, she is seen in the Kannada films, ''[[Looty (2018 film)|Looty]]'' and ''[[Kavacha]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/isha-koppikar-thinks-this-kind-of-role-suits-her/articleshow/68632133.cms|title=Isha Koppikar thinks this kind of role suits her|date=30 November 2019|last=Desai|first=Dhwani|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> She made her digital debut with the [[ALTBalaji]] web series titled ''[[Fixerr]]'' (2019) where she plays the role of sub-inspector Jayanti Javdekar, who lives in a modest house with her young son and husband.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/web-series/story/isha-koppikar-to-make-her-comeback-with-altbalaji-s-fixer-1592013-2019-08-27 |title=Isha Koppikar to make her comeback with ALTBalaji's Fixer |date=27 August 2019 |access-date=24 October 2022 |archive-date=24 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024095404/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/web-series/story/isha-koppikar-to-make-her-comeback-with-altbalaji-s-fixer-1592013-2019-08-27 |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, she was also seen in the crime thriller series ''Dahanam'' (2022).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/isha-koppikar-overjoyed-with-response-to-her-telugu-series-dahanam/articleshow/91090379.cms |title=Isha Koppikar overjoyed with response to her Telugu series 'Dahanam' - Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 October 2022 |archive-date=24 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024095358/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/isha-koppikar-overjoyed-with-response-to-her-telugu-series-dahanam/articleshow/91090379.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> She also acted in the thriller web series ''Suranga'' (2022) with [[Rakesh Bedi]] and [[Freddy Daruwala|Fredy Daruwala]], co-produced by Kaushik Izardar and others.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Isha Koppikars upcoming show Suranga to be released on this date |url=https://mirchi.in/stories/web-series/isha-koppikars-upcoming-show-suranga-to-be-released-on-this-date/96003922 |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=mirchi.in |language=en |archive-date=20 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620044958/https://mirchi.in/stories/web-series/isha-koppikars-upcoming-show-suranga-to-be-released-on-this-date/96003922 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ilmi |first=Filmi |title='SURANGA ' Release Date Announced |url=https://www.cineblues.com/ott-news/isha-koppikar-freddy-daruwalas-suranga-release-date-announced-co--produced-by-sarrva-production-stud |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=Cineblues |language=en |archive-date=14 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714082444/https://www.cineblues.com/ott-news/isha-koppikar-freddy-daruwalas-suranga-release-date-announced-co--produced-by-sarrva-production-stud |url-status=live }}</ref> Isha Koppikar, who is returning to Tamil cinema after two decades, will be seen playing an assassin in [[Sivakarthikeyan]]'s science-fiction film ''[[Ayalaan]]'' (2024).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tbsnews.net/entertainment/isha-koppikar-plays-assassin-her-comeback-tamil-film-ayalaan-44325|title = Isha Koppikar plays an assassin in her comeback Tamil film Ayalaan}}</ref> | ||
== Political career == | == Political career == | ||
In 2019, she joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] in the presence of Union minister [[Nitin Gadkari]]. She has been appointed as the working president of the BJP's women transport wing.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lok-sabha-elections/bollywood-actor-isha-koppikar-joins-bjp-to-head-women-transport-wing/story-FbdUztivHHNWyjChxwrA0L.html |title=Bollywood actor Isha Koppikar joins BJP, to head women transport wing |date=27 January 2019 |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=28 January 2019 |archive-date=27 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190127150521/https://www.hindustantimes.com/lok-sabha-elections/bollywood-actor-isha-koppikar-joins-bjp-to-head-women-transport-wing/story-FbdUztivHHNWyjChxwrA0L.html |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==Other works== | ==Other works== | ||
Between filming Koppikar, like many [[Bollywood]] actors, performs in stage music shows. In addition to this she has appeared in two music videos: ''Patli Kamar'' by [[Krishnakumar Kunnath|KK]] for a private album commissioned by [[Sony]] in 2001/2002; and [[Bandish Projekt]]'s ''Bhor (Satyam Shivam Sundaram)'' in 2004, choreographed by [[Bosco-Caesar]]. In 2006 she appeared onstage in the [[Indian Idol]] Grand Final to dance with the two finalists, and 2007 saw her as one of three judges in the celebrity dance competition ''[[Nach Baliye]]'' 3, alongside director [[David Dhawan]] and [[Vaibhavi Merchant]]. She had also owned a restaurant back in 2015. She served as a judge in the [[Miss Universe 2008]] contest, held on 14 July in [[Vietnam]] alongside, amongst others, fashion designer Roberto Cavalli and former winner in 2004 Jennifer Hawkins. In August 2009, she presented the new [[Colors TV|Colors]] wrestling show ''[[100% De Dana Dan]]''. | Between filming Koppikar, like many [[Bollywood]] actors, performs in stage music shows. In addition to this she has appeared in two music videos: ''Patli Kamar'' by [[Krishnakumar Kunnath|KK]] for a private album commissioned by [[Sony]] in 2001/2002; and [[Bandish Projekt]]'s ''Bhor (Satyam Shivam Sundaram)'' in 2004, choreographed by [[Bosco-Caesar]]. In 2006 she appeared onstage in the [[Indian Idol]] Grand Final to dance with the two finalists, and 2007 saw her as one of three judges in the celebrity dance competition ''[[Nach Baliye]]'' 3, alongside director [[David Dhawan]] and [[Vaibhavi Merchant]]. She had also owned a restaurant back in 2015. She served as a judge in the [[Miss Universe 2008]] contest, held on 14 July in [[Vietnam]] alongside, amongst others, fashion designer Roberto Cavalli and former winner in 2004 Jennifer Hawkins. In August 2009, she presented the new [[Colors TV|Colors]] wrestling show ''[[100% De Dana Dan]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mohan-kapoor-turns-commentator/articleshow/4948278.cms |title=Mohan Kapoor turns commentator - Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 October 2022 |archive-date=24 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024095404/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mohan-kapoor-turns-commentator/articleshow/4948278.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
She continues to model for fashion designers [[Anita Dongre]] and Pria Kataria Puri. In 2007, she became the Indian brand ambassador of the Italian fashion company [[Police (brand)|Police Time and Jewellery]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/old-html/mam/headlines/y2k7/july/julymam42.php |title=Isha Koppikar is brand ambassador for Italian label 'Police' |website=Indiantelevision.com |date=10 July 2007 |access-date=11 October 2015 |archive-date=23 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623233649/http://www.indiantelevision.com/old-html/mam/headlines/y2k7/july/julymam42.php |url-status=live }}</ref> Koppikar is also a spokesperson for the animal rights organisation [[PETA]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.petaindia.com/feat/f-ishaKoppikar.asp |title=Features |publisher=PETAIndia.com |access-date=6 June 2012 |archive-date=20 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120071716/http://www.petaindia.com/feat/f-ishaKoppikar.asp |url-status=live }}</ref> and received the 10th Anniversary Humanitarian Award in December 2009.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/goodliving/Star-shower-at-PETA-s-anniversary/Article1-488045.aspx |title=Star shower at PETA's anniversary |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=18 December 2009 |access-date=6 June 2012 |archive-date=17 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717012228/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/goodliving/Star-shower-at-PETA-s-anniversary/Article1-488045.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> | She continues to model for fashion designers [[Anita Dongre]] and Pria Kataria Puri. In 2007, she became the Indian brand ambassador of the Italian fashion company [[Police (brand)|Police Time and Jewellery]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/old-html/mam/headlines/y2k7/july/julymam42.php |title=Isha Koppikar is brand ambassador for Italian label 'Police' |website=Indiantelevision.com |date=10 July 2007 |access-date=11 October 2015 |archive-date=23 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623233649/http://www.indiantelevision.com/old-html/mam/headlines/y2k7/july/julymam42.php |url-status=live}}</ref> Koppikar is also a spokesperson for the animal rights organisation [[PETA]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.petaindia.com/feat/f-ishaKoppikar.asp |title=Features |publisher=PETAIndia.com |access-date=6 June 2012 |archive-date=20 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120071716/http://www.petaindia.com/feat/f-ishaKoppikar.asp |url-status=live}}</ref> and received the 10th Anniversary Humanitarian Award in December 2009.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/goodliving/Star-shower-at-PETA-s-anniversary/Article1-488045.aspx |title=Star shower at PETA's anniversary |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=18 December 2009 |access-date=6 June 2012 |archive-date=17 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717012228/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/goodliving/Star-shower-at-PETA-s-anniversary/Article1-488045.aspx |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Koppikar has a black-belt in [[Taekwondo]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 September 2009 |title=Eesha Koppikhar gets the black belt in Taekwondo |url=http://calcuttatube.com/eesha-koppikhar-gets-the-black-belt-in-taekwondo/41108/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090911080355/http://calcuttatube.com/eesha-koppikhar-gets-the-black-belt-in-taekwondo/41108/ |archive-date=11 September 2009 |website=Calcutta Tube}}</ref> | |||
Following the advice of numerologists, she has changed the spelling of her name twice, first to Ishaa Koppikar and later to Eesha Koppikhar. However, as of 2015 she has reverted to the original spelling of her name.<ref name="Saangli">{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/Isha-Koppikar-to-Make-Comeback-to-Hindi-Films-With-%E2%80%98Saangli%E2%80%99/2015/07/28/article2944883.ece|title=Isha Koppikar to Make Comeback to Hindi Films With 'Saangli'|date=28 July 2015|website= | Following the advice of numerologists, she has changed the spelling of her name twice, first to Ishaa Koppikar and later to Eesha Koppikhar. However, as of 2015 she has reverted to the original spelling of her name.<ref name="Saangli">{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/Isha-Koppikar-to-Make-Comeback-to-Hindi-Films-With-%E2%80%98Saangli%E2%80%99/2015/07/28/article2944883.ece |title=Isha Koppikar to Make Comeback to Hindi Films With 'Saangli' |date=28 July 2015 |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=13 October 2015 |archive-date=13 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151113150616/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/Isha-Koppikar-to-Make-Comeback-to-Hindi-Films-With-%E2%80%98Saangli%E2%80%99/2015/07/28/article2944883.ece |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Isha married Timmy Narang, a businessman, on 29 November 2009 and has a daughter. However they were divorced on 29 November 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-11 |title=Isha Koppikar says divorce with Timmy Narang was 'tough': 'It was his decision to move on' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/isha-koppikar-says-divorce-with-timmy-narang-was-tough-for-her-it-was-his-decision-to-move-on-9662604/ |access-date=2025-10-04 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| | | 1997 || ''[[W/o V. Vara Prasad]]'' || Song and dance|| rowspan="2" | [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Special appearance | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Chandralekha (1998 film)|Chandralekha]]'' || Lekha || | |rowspan="2"|1998 | ||
|''[[Chandralekha (1998 film)|Chandralekha]]'' || Lekha ||Telugu debut | |||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Kaadhal Kavithai]]'' || Jothi ||rowspan="4" |[[Tamil language|Tamil]] | | ''[[Kaadhal Kavithai]]'' || Jothi || rowspan="4" |[[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||Tamil debut | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="4" |1999 || ''[[En Swasa Kaatre]]'' || Madhu || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Nenjinile]]'' || Nisha || | |''[[Nenjinile]]'' || Nisha || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Jodi (1999 film)|Jodi]]'' || | |''[[Jodi (1999 film)|Jodi]]'' || Prospective bride || Guest appearance | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Surya Vamsha]]'' || Padma || rowspan="2" |[[Kannada]] ||Kannada debut | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[ | | rowspan="2" |2000 | ||
|''[[O Nanna Nalle]]'' || Rangu || | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[ | |''[[Fiza]]'' || Gitanjali || [[Hindi]] ||Hindi debut | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[ | | rowspan="6" |2001 || ''[[Prematho Raa]]'' || Swetha || Telugu || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya]]'' || Usha | |||
| Kannada || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Narasimha (2001 film)|Narasimha]]'' || | | ''[[Narasimha (2001 film)|Narasimha]]'' || Vaanathi || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Rahul (film)|Rahul]]'' || | |''[[Rahul (film)|Rahul]]'' || Song and dance|| rowspan="31" |Hindi || Special appearance | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat]]'' || Rubaina Alam || | |''[[Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat]]'' || Rubaina Alam || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya]]'' || Anjali | |''[[Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya]]'' || Anjali || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" |2002 || ''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]'' || | | rowspan="2" |2002 || ''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]'' || Dance number|| rowspan="2" | Special appearance | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Kaante]]'' || | |''[[Kaante]]'' || Dance number | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="6" |2003 || ''[[Pinjar (film)|Pinjar]]'' || Rajjo || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Dil Ka Rishta]]'' || Anita || | | ''[[Dil Ka Rishta]]'' || Anita || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Qayamat: City Under Threat]]'' || Laila | | ''[[Qayamat: City Under Threat]]'' || Laila || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Darna Mana Hai]]'' || Abhilasha || | | ''[[Darna Mana Hai]]'' || Abhilasha ||Segment: Stop-Move | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[LOC Kargil]]'' || Santho || | |''[[LOC Kargil]]'' || Santho || | ||
|- | |||
|''[[Tujhe Meri Kasam]]'' || Dance number|| Special appearance | |||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="6" |2004 ||''[[Rudraksh (film)|Rudraksh]]'' || Lali || | | rowspan="6" |2004 ||''[[Rudraksh (film)|Rudraksh]]'' || Lali || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Krishna Cottage]]'' || Disha | |''[[Krishna Cottage]]'' || Disha|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Hum Tum]]'' || Diana Fernandez || | |''[[Hum Tum (film)|Hum Tum]]'' || Diana Fernandez ||special appearance | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Girlfriend (2004 film)|Girlfriend]]'' || Tanya || | |''[[Girlfriend (2004 film)|Girlfriend]]'' || Tanya Singh || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004 film)|Ek Se Badhkar Ek]]'' || Tracy / Shalini Mathur || | |''[[Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004 film)|Ek Se Badhkar Ek]]'' || Tracy D'Souza/Shalini Mathur|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Inteqam: The Perfect Game]]'' || Avantika | | ''[[Inteqam: The Perfect Game]]'' || Avantika Suryavanshi/Pinky Khanna || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3" |2005 ||''[[Kyaa Kool Hai Hum]]'' || Urmila | | rowspan="3" |2005 ||''[[Kyaa Kool Hai Hum]]'' || Urmila Matondkar || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[D (film)|D]]'' || | |''[[D (film)|D]]'' || Gunjan || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?]]'' || Nishika | | ''[[Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?]]'' || Nishika || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="4" |2006 || ''[[Darna Zaroori Hai]]'' || || | | rowspan="4" |2006 || ''[[Darna Zaroori Hai]]'' || Abhilasha|| Sequel of Darna Mana Hai | ||
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| ''[[36 China Town]]'' || Sonia Chang || | | ''[[36 China Town]]'' || Sonia Chang || | ||
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| ''[[Don (2006 Hindi film)|Don]]'' || Anita || | | ''[[Don (2006 Hindi film)|Don]]'' || Anita || | ||
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| ''Haseena'' || Haseena | | ''Haseena'' || Haseena || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" |2007 || ''[[Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love]]''|| Phoolwati || | | rowspan="2" |2007 || ''[[Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love]]''|| Phoolwati || | ||
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| rowspan="2" |2008 || ''[[Hello (2008 film)|Hello]]'' || Esha || | | rowspan="2" |2008 || ''[[Hello (2008 film)|Hello]]'' || Esha || | ||
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| ''[[Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi]]'' ||Chandini | | ''[[Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi]]'' ||Chandini Srivastava Ajmera || | ||
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| rowspan="2" |2010 ||''[[Right Yaaa Wrong]]'' || Anshita || | | rowspan="2" |2010 ||''[[Right Yaaa Wrong]]'' || Anshita || | ||
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|2011 || ''[[Shabri]]'' || Shabri || | |2011 || ''[[Shabri]]'' || Shabri || | ||
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|2013 || ''Maat'' || ||[[Marathi language|Marathi]] || | |2013 || ''[[Maat (2013 film)|Maat]]'' || Reema Deshmukh || [[Marathi language|Marathi]] ||Marathi debut | ||
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| rowspan="2" |2017 || ''[[Keshava (film)|Keshava]]'' || Sharmila Mishra || Telugu || | | rowspan="2" |2017 || ''[[Keshava (film)|Keshava]]'' || Sharmila Mishra || Telugu || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[FU: Friendship Unlimited]]'' || Sheena Mam||[[ | | ''[[FU: Friendship Unlimited]]'' || Sheena Mam|| Marathi || | ||
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| 2018 || ''[[Looty (2018 film)|Looty]]'' || [[Police ranks and insignia of India|ACP]] Durga Bhavani || rowspan="2" | Kannada|| | |||
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| | | 2019 || ''[[Kavacha]]'' || Gowri || | ||
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| | |2022|| ''[[Love You Loktantra (film)|Love You Loktantra]]'' || Gulabi Didi | ||
|Hindi|| | |||
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| rowspan=" | | rowspan="1" | 2024 || ''[[Ayalaan]]'' | ||
|| Eliza|| Tamil || <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-s-next-be-sci-fi-titled-vingyani-113726 |title=Sivakarthikeyan's next to be a sci-fi titled 'Vingyani'? |date=9 December 2019 |website=The News Minute |access-date=15 December 2019 |archive-date=16 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216000019/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-s-next-be-sci-fi-titled-vingyani-113726 |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
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|Atrangi | |||
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| 2002 || ''Bandish Projekt''|| rowspan="2" | "Bhor Remix" || Bandish Projekt | |||
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| 2004 || ''Sweet Honey Mix''|| Smita | |||
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| 1998 | | 1998 | ||
| ''[[ | | ''[[Kadhal Kavithai]]'' | ||
| [[Filmfare Awards]] | | [[Filmfare Awards South]] | ||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best | | [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South|Best Female Debut – South]] | ||
| {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1999 | ||
| ''[[ | | ''[[Chandrodaya]]'' | ||
| [[Filmfare Awards South]] | | [[Filmfare Awards South]] | ||
| | | Best Female Actress – South | ||
| {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2004 | | rowspan="2" | 2004 | ||
| ''[[Dil Ka Rishta]]'' | | ''[[Dil Ka Rishta]]'' | ||
| Asian | | Asian Network Film Awards | ||
|Best Supporting Actress | |Best Supporting Actress | ||
| {{Nom}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/features/awards_supporting.shtml|title=BBC | | {{Nom}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/features/awards_supporting.shtml |title=BBC Asian Network – Take Two Award Winners Forecast |publisher=BBC |access-date=21 December 2019 |archive-date=10 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810084021/http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/features/awards_supporting.shtml |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Qayamat: City Under Threat]]'' | | ''[[Qayamat: City Under Threat]]'' | ||
| [[Filmfare Awards]] | | [[Filmfare Awards]] | ||
| [[Best Villain]] | | [[Best Villain]] | ||
| {{ | | {{Won}}<ref name="tonight.co.za"/> | ||
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| 2005 | | 2005 | ||
| ''[[Kyaa Kool Hai Hum]]'' | | rowspan="4" | ''[[Kyaa Kool Hai Hum]]'' | ||
| Annual Central European Bollywood Awards | | Annual Central European Bollywood Awards | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| {{Nom}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.molodezhnaja.ch/bobby05.htm|title=molodezhnaja.ch > Asian Movies > Bollywood > 3rd Forum Awards|website= | | {{Nom}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.molodezhnaja.ch/bobby05.htm |title=molodezhnaja.ch > Asian Movies > Bollywood > 3rd Forum Awards |website=molodezhnaja.ch |access-date=17 May 2018 |archive-date=22 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150422213120/http://www.molodezhnaja.ch/bobby05.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2006 | | rowspan="3" | 2006 | ||
| [[Zee Cine Awards]] | |||
| [[Zee Cine | | [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]] | ||
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role]] | |||
| {{Nom}}<ref name="bollywoodhungama1"/> | | {{Nom}}<ref name="bollywoodhungama1"/> | ||
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| | | [[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA Awards]] | ||
| [[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]] | |||
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| [[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role]] | |||
| {{Nom}}<ref name="bollywoodhungama1"/> | | {{Nom}}<ref name="bollywoodhungama1"/> | ||
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| [[Screen Awards]] | |||
| [[Screen Award for Best Comedian|Best Comedian]] | |||
| [[Screen | |||
| [[Screen Award for Best Comedian]] | |||
| {{Nom}}<ref name="bollywoodhungama1"/> | | {{Nom}}<ref name="bollywoodhungama1"/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:47, 4 February 2026
Isha Koppikar | |
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.jpg) Koppikar in 2025 | |
| Born | 19 September 1976 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation |
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| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Timmy Narang
( m. 2009; div. 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
Isha Koppikar (born 19 September 1976) is an Indian actress, politician and model who has acted mainly in Hindi films, but also in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Marathi films. She started her career in South Indian languages films in the second half of the 1990s and focused on Bollywood films in the early 2000s.
Early life and work[edit | edit source]
Koppikar was born on 19 September 1976 in Mahim, Bombay (now Mumbai) in a Konkani family.[1][2] She has one younger brother. She graduated in Life Sciences at Ramnarain Ruia College in Mumbai.[3] While at college she appeared in a photoshoot for Indian photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha. The shoot led to work in advertising as a model, notably for L'Oréal, Rexona, Camay, Tips & Toes and Coca-Cola. Koppikar competed in the 1995 Miss India contest, winning the Miss Talent Crown.[4] Her modelling work gave her an introduction to the film industry and to her first film appearance in the Telugu movie W/o V. Vara Prasad in 1997.[4]
Film career[edit | edit source]
Early years in South Indian cinema (1997–2001)[edit | edit source]
The 1998 Hindi film Ek Tha Dil Ek Thi Dhadkan, directed by Shahrukh Sultan, is often stated to be Koppikar's first film, but there is no evidence the project was ever released.[4] Her career must therefore be said to have begun with the 1997 Telugu film W/o V. Vara Prasad, in which she appeared in a song with actor Vineeth. Her first movie in Tamil was Kadhal Kavidhai costarring Prashanth for which she won the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award.[5] Her next Tamil movie was En Swasa Kaatre (1998) opposite Arvind Swamy, directed by K. S. Ravi, with music by A. R. Rahman followed by a cameo appearance in Praveen Gandhi's Jodi starring Prashanth and Simran. In 1999, Koppikar starred in Nenjinile starring Vijay and directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar.[6]
By 2000, Koppikar's sights were on Bollywood, but this did not stop her from appearing in three Kannada films with the ruling Sandalwood stars of the time: Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya with Ramesh, O Nanna Nalle with Ravichandran and Surya Vamsha opposite Vishnuvardhan.
After a brief appearance in Bollywood's Fiza and Rahul, she came back to the south in 2001 for Sundar C's Tamil project Kaathal Solla Vanthen; the movie never took off.[7] Koppikar's last two films down South were Telugu comedy Prematho Raa starring Venkatesh and Simran, and directed by Uday Shankar, and Narasimha starring Vijayakanth.[8]
In 2000, Koppikar started her Bollywood career with a small role alongside Karisma Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan in Khalid Mohamed's Fiza and an item number appearance in Prakash Jha's Rahul.[9] In 2001 she made her full-fledged Bollywood debut with Rajiv Rai's Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat, starring Arjun Rampal and Sunil Shetty where she was paired with Shetty.[9] Her next release was K. Raghavendra Rao's urban comedy Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa opposite Govinda.[10]
Later years in Bollywood (2002–2011)[edit | edit source]
In 2002, Koppikar appeared in an item number in Ram Gopal Verma's underworld movie Company[11] starring Ajay Devgan, Vivek Oberoi and Manisha Koirala. The chartbusting item number choreographed by Ganesh Hegde earned her title of Khallas Girl. Another notable item number Ishq Samundar, in Sanjay Gupta's Reservoir Dogs remake Kaante starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Sunil Shetty, raised her profile higher. She also won the Stardust Award for the Most Exciting New Face for her Khallas number. These 2 songs cemented her position as one of the sex symbol of Bollywood.[12]
She had six releases in 2003. In Tujhe Meri Kasam, she made an item number in the song Thodi Si Deewani with Riteish Deshmukh. In Dil Ka Rishta, she starred opposite Arjun Rampal and Aishwarya Rai. Prawaal Raman's portmanteau film Darna Mana Hai saw her opposite Aftab Shivdasani. Chandraprakash Dwivedi cast her alongside Urmila Matondkar and Manoj Bajpai in the critically acclaimed Pinjar which went on to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration.[13] A brief role in J. P. Dutta's war movie LOC Kargil paired her opposite Sunil Shetty again. And in Harry Baweja's Qayamat: City Under Threat, she played one of three terrorists fighting off co-stars Ajay Devgan and Sunil Shetty; a role which earned her a Filmfare nomination in the Best Villain category.[14]
She had six releases in 2004. Both Mani Shankar's science fantasy Rudraksh and Kundan Shah's madcap comedy Ek Se Bhadkhar Ek teamed her with Sunil Shetty. In Krishna Cottage, she was cast opposite Sohail Khan for a creepy ghost story. Inteqam, directed by Pankaj Parashar and co-starring Manoj Bajpai, saw her revive the role played by Sharon Stone in the original Hollywood version: Basic Instinct. She made a cameo appearance in Kunal Kohli's Hum Tum with Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji. And played the leading role in Karan Razdan's – Girlfriend with Amrita Arora and Aashish Chaudhary. The controversial film depicting a lesbian relationship provoked a wide range of public protests.[15]
In 2005, she had four releases. Sangeeth Sivan's bawdy comedy Kyaa Kool Hai Hum with Anupam Kher, Ritesh Deshmukh and Tusshar Kapoor saw her getting nominated in three separate award ceremonies (IIFA, Zee Cine Award and Star Screen Awards) for best actor in a comedy role.[16] Two more comedies saw her make guest appearances: David Dhawan's Salman Khan vehicle Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, and Abbas–Mustan's whodunit, 36 China Town with Akshaye Khanna and Kareena Kapoor. She also starred in Ram Gopal Varma's gangster flick D: Underworld Badhshah alongside Randeep Hooda and Chunky Pandey.[17]
In 2006 Farhan Akhtar directed a remake of the Amitabh Bachchan hit Don: The Chase Begins Again with Shahrukh Khan in the lead. Koppikar was cast as Khan's girlfriend 'Anita'. Don's tremendous success however did not benefit her checkered career. Vicky Ranawat's Haseena Smart Sexy and Dangerous managed a release towards the end of 2006, but Jagdish A Sharma's murder mystery Gahraee[18] appeared directly on DVD while Hansal Mehta's Raakh and Jahnu Barua's Har Pal were shelved. Ram Gopal Varma's much discussed Shabri [14]- struggled to attract a distributor.
Koppikar's high-profile film of 2007, Nikhil Advani's Salaam-e-Ishq, had her sharing limited screen time with Sohail Khan. Later in the year came the haunted love triangle, Ram Gopal Varma's Darling, with Fardeen Khan and Esha Deol. Koppikar's first film release of 2008 was Atul Agnihotri's Hello, based on the best-selling novel One Night @ the Call Center by Chetan Bhagat. This was followed by Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi, a Rajshri Production directed by Kaushik Ghatak and co-starring Sonu Sood.[19]
Koppikar married Timmy Narang in 2009.[20] She had two releases in 2010: Right Yaaa Wrong by Neeraj Pathak and Manoj Tiwari's Hello Darling. Both films fared poorly at the box office.[21][22]
Shabri, where she played a woman gangster of Mumbai, was eventually released in 2011.[23] Her performance was praised but the film only had a limited release and failed to make an impact at the box office.[24]
Secondary roles (2013–present)[edit | edit source]
In 2013, she made her Marathi debut in Maat, directed by Manohar Sarvankar.[25] In 2017, she makes her comeback in Telugu with Keshava followed by the Marathi film, FU: Friendship Unlimited. The following year, she is seen in the Kannada films, Looty and Kavacha.[26] She made her digital debut with the ALTBalaji web series titled Fixerr (2019) where she plays the role of sub-inspector Jayanti Javdekar, who lives in a modest house with her young son and husband.[27] Later, she was also seen in the crime thriller series Dahanam (2022).[28] She also acted in the thriller web series Suranga (2022) with Rakesh Bedi and Fredy Daruwala, co-produced by Kaushik Izardar and others.[29][30] Isha Koppikar, who is returning to Tamil cinema after two decades, will be seen playing an assassin in Sivakarthikeyan's science-fiction film Ayalaan (2024).[31]
Political career[edit | edit source]
In 2019, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Union minister Nitin Gadkari. She has been appointed as the working president of the BJP's women transport wing.[32]
Other works[edit | edit source]
Between filming Koppikar, like many Bollywood actors, performs in stage music shows. In addition to this she has appeared in two music videos: Patli Kamar by KK for a private album commissioned by Sony in 2001/2002; and Bandish Projekt's Bhor (Satyam Shivam Sundaram) in 2004, choreographed by Bosco-Caesar. In 2006 she appeared onstage in the Indian Idol Grand Final to dance with the two finalists, and 2007 saw her as one of three judges in the celebrity dance competition Nach Baliye 3, alongside director David Dhawan and Vaibhavi Merchant. She had also owned a restaurant back in 2015. She served as a judge in the Miss Universe 2008 contest, held on 14 July in Vietnam alongside, amongst others, fashion designer Roberto Cavalli and former winner in 2004 Jennifer Hawkins. In August 2009, she presented the new Colors wrestling show 100% De Dana Dan.[33]
She continues to model for fashion designers Anita Dongre and Pria Kataria Puri. In 2007, she became the Indian brand ambassador of the Italian fashion company Police Time and Jewellery.[34] Koppikar is also a spokesperson for the animal rights organisation PETA[35] and received the 10th Anniversary Humanitarian Award in December 2009.[36]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Koppikar has a black-belt in Taekwondo.[37]
Following the advice of numerologists, she has changed the spelling of her name twice, first to Ishaa Koppikar and later to Eesha Koppikhar. However, as of 2015 she has reverted to the original spelling of her name.[38]
Isha married Timmy Narang, a businessman, on 29 November 2009 and has a daughter. However they were divorced on 29 November 2023.[39]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Years | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | W/o V. Vara Prasad | Song and dance | Telugu | Special appearance |
| 1998 | Chandralekha | Lekha | Telugu debut | |
| Kaadhal Kavithai | Jothi | Tamil | Tamil debut | |
| 1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | Madhu | ||
| Nenjinile | Nisha | |||
| Jodi | Prospective bride | Guest appearance | ||
| Surya Vamsha | Padma | Kannada | Kannada debut | |
| 2000 | O Nanna Nalle | Rangu | ||
| Fiza | Gitanjali | Hindi | Hindi debut | |
| 2001 | Prematho Raa | Swetha | Telugu | |
| Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya | Usha | Kannada | ||
| Narasimha | Vaanathi | Tamil | ||
| Rahul | Song and dance | Hindi | Special appearance | |
| Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat | Rubaina Alam | |||
| Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya | Anjali | |||
| 2002 | Company | Dance number | Special appearance | |
| Kaante | Dance number | |||
| 2003 | Pinjar | Rajjo | ||
| Dil Ka Rishta | Anita | |||
| Qayamat: City Under Threat | Laila | |||
| Darna Mana Hai | Abhilasha | Segment: Stop-Move | ||
| LOC Kargil | Santho | |||
| Tujhe Meri Kasam | Dance number | Special appearance | ||
| 2004 | Rudraksh | Lali | ||
| Krishna Cottage | Disha | |||
| Hum Tum | Diana Fernandez | special appearance | ||
| Girlfriend | Tanya Singh | |||
| Ek Se Badhkar Ek | Tracy D'Souza/Shalini Mathur | |||
| Inteqam: The Perfect Game | Avantika Suryavanshi/Pinky Khanna | |||
| 2005 | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Urmila Matondkar | ||
| D | Gunjan | |||
| Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | Nishika | |||
| 2006 | Darna Zaroori Hai | Abhilasha | Sequel of Darna Mana Hai | |
| 36 China Town | Sonia Chang | |||
| Don | Anita | |||
| Haseena | Haseena | |||
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Phoolwati | ||
| Darling | Ashwini | |||
| 2008 | Hello | Esha | ||
| Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi | Chandini Srivastava Ajmera | |||
| 2010 | Right Yaaa Wrong | Anshita | ||
| Hello Darling | Satvati Chaudary | |||
| 2011 | Shabri | Shabri | ||
| 2013 | Maat | Reema Deshmukh | Marathi | Marathi debut |
| 2017 | Keshava | Sharmila Mishra | Telugu | |
| FU: Friendship Unlimited | Sheena Mam | Marathi | ||
| 2018 | Looty | ACP Durga Bhavani | Kannada | |
| 2019 | Kavacha | Gowri | ||
| 2022 | Love You Loktantra | Gulabi Didi | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Ayalaan | Eliza | Tamil | [40] |
Web series[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fixerr | Jayanti Jaydev | Alt Balaji and ZEE5 | |
| 2022 | Dhahanam | Anjana Sinha | MX Player | [41] |
| 2022 | Suranga | Dakshyani | Atrangi | [42] |
Music video appearances[edit | edit source]
| Year | Album | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Bandish Projekt | "Bhor Remix" | Bandish Projekt |
| 2004 | Sweet Honey Mix | Smita |
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kadhal Kavithai | Filmfare Awards South | Best Female Debut – South | Won |
| 1999 | Chandrodaya | Filmfare Awards South | Best Female Actress – South | Won |
| 2004 | Dil Ka Rishta | Asian Network Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated[43] |
| Qayamat: City Under Threat | Filmfare Awards | Best Villain | Won[14] | |
| 2005 | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Annual Central European Bollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated[44] |
| 2006 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Nominated[16] | |
| IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Nominated[16] | ||
| Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Nominated[16] |
References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ "Isha Koppikar Birthday 2024: Lesser known facts of 'Khallas girl'". Mid-day. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ↑ News, India TV; Desk, India TV News (18 September 2023). "Isha Koppikar birthday special: Lesser known facts about the 'Khallas girl'". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Interview With Ishaa Koppikar". Glamsham.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
- ↑ "About | Isha Koppikar". www.ishakoppikar.in. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ↑ "Viral Video: Vijay's 'Nenjinile' heroine Isha Kopikkar's dance to 'Vaathi Coming...' - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ↑ "Kadhal Solla Vandhen (1999) - Deva". Archived from the original on 25 December 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2022 – via mio.to.
- ↑ "Actress Isha Koppikar opens up about Nepotism and industry". 10 July 2020. Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Isha Kopikar takes dip in divine waters of Maha Kumbh: Embracing faith, blessings together". The Times of India. 11 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
- ↑ "rediff.com, Movies: On the sets of Aamdani Athani Kharcha Rupaiya". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ↑ "Actor Isha Koppikar joins BJP". The Indian Express. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
- ↑ "Facing the casting couch for 15 years, Shah Rukh's heroine 'Khallas Girl' is now a BJP leader". Planet Bollywood. 9 August 2020. Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ↑ "51st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 January 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 "IOL Tonight". Tonight.co.za. Retrieved 14 December 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "More protests against 'Girlfriend'". IndiaGlitz. 16 June 2004. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
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- ↑ "D Underworld Badshah". Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
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- ↑ "Ek Vivaah...Aisa Bhi not a sequel to Vivah". November 2008. Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ↑ "When Isha Koppikar spoke about her 'tough' divorce with husband Timmy Narang: 'It was irresponsible of him...'". The Times of India. 30 June 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
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- ↑ "Eesha Koppikar: I am pregnant with Shabri". Rediff.com. 23 August 2011. Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
- ↑ "Shabri fares poorly at box office". Rediff.com. 29 August 2011. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- ↑ "Khallas girl makes her Marathi debut". The Times of India. 12 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
- ↑ Desai, Dhwani (30 November 2019). "Isha Koppikar thinks this kind of role suits her". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Isha Koppikar to make her comeback with ALTBalaji's Fixer". 27 August 2019. Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ↑ "Isha Koppikar overjoyed with response to her Telugu series 'Dahanam' - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ↑ "Isha Koppikars upcoming show Suranga to be released on this date". mirchi.in. Archived from the original on 20 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ↑ Ilmi, Filmi. "'SURANGA ' Release Date Announced". Cineblues. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ↑ "Isha Koppikar plays an assassin in her comeback Tamil film Ayalaan".
- ↑ "Bollywood actor Isha Koppikar joins BJP, to head women transport wing". Hindustan Times. 27 January 2019. Archived from the original on 27 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
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- ↑ "Isha Koppikar is brand ambassador for Italian label 'Police'". Indiantelevision.com. 10 July 2007. Archived from the original on 23 June 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- ↑ "Features". PETAIndia.com. Archived from the original on 20 November 2008. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
- ↑ "Star shower at PETA's anniversary". Hindustan Times. 18 December 2009. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
- ↑ "Eesha Koppikhar gets the black belt in Taekwondo". Calcutta Tube. 11 September 2009. Archived from the original on 11 September 2009.
- ↑ "Isha Koppikar to Make Comeback to Hindi Films With 'Saangli'". The New Indian Express. 28 July 2015. Archived from the original on 13 November 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ↑ "Isha Koppikar says divorce with Timmy Narang was 'tough': 'It was his decision to move on'". The Indian Express. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ↑ "Sivakarthikeyan's next to be a sci-fi titled 'Vingyani'?". The News Minute. 9 December 2019. Archived from the original on 16 December 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
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