Isha Koppikar is a popular Bollywood actress. She is famous for appearing in the Bollywood item song ‘Khallas’ from the movie ‘Company’ (2002), the song earned her the name ‘Khallas Girl’ in Bollywood.
Wiki/Biography
Isha Koppikar was born on Sunday, 19 September 1976 (age 47 years; in 2023), in Mahim, Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He graduated in Life science from Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family, Caste & Husband
Isha was born in a Konkani Hindu Family. His father’s name is Ragav Koppikar, and his mother’s name is Bairal Koppikar. He has a younger brother, Anosh Koppikar.
Reportedly, she was in a relationship with Bollywood actor Inder Kumar, who died in 2017. Due to Inder’s heavy drinking habits, the couple broke up.
Later, he met hotelier Timmy Narang through Bollywood actress Preity Zinta. Isha met Timmy at the gym in 2005, and after three years of friendship, they started dating each other from June 21, 2008. The couple got married on November 29, 2009, and in July 2014, the couple welcomed a baby girl, Rianna Narang.
Career
Isha started her career as a model and participated in the Miss India pageant (1995), where she won the Miss Talent crown. She started her career as an actress in the Tamil film ‘Kaadhal Kavithai’ in 1998. She made her Bollywood debut with Fiza (2000). He has acted in various regional language films such as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi. Some of her Hindi films are- Pinjar (2003), Krishna Cottage (2004), Don (2006), and Ek Vivaah… Aisa Bhi (2008). His two Bollywood hits are- ‘Khallas’ from Company (2002) and ‘Ishq Samundar’ from ‘Kaante’ (2002). He has judged several TV shows including Nach Baliye 3 (2007). In 2019, he appeared in the Hindi web series ALT Balaji- Fixerr.
Controversy
- She appeared in the controversial Bollywood film ‘Girlfriend’ (2004) and faced a lot of criticism from critics and audiences.
- In an interview in 2019, he revealed that early in his acting career he faced nepotism and was a victim of couch potato.
Awards & Honors
Miss India pageant
1995: Miss Talent
Filmfare Awards
1995: Best Female Debut for Kaadhal Kavidai (Tamil)
Stardust Awards
2003: The Most Exciting New Face for “Khallas”
10th Anniversary Humanitarian Awards
2009: Valuable contribution to PETA
Favorite Things
- Cuisine: Japanese, Thai and Indian
Facts/Trivia
- He got an inked tattoo on the tail of his spinal cord.
- He owns a Mercedes Benz ML 250 CDI.
- He has worked as a spokesperson for the animal rights organization ‘PETA.’
- She had changed her name twice to Ishaa Koppikar and Eesha Koppikhar on the recommendation of her numerologist, but later, changed back to her original name; because the changed name doesn’t help much.
- In January 2019, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and she was appointed as the working president of the women’s transport wing of the BJP.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI