exclusive chat with Isha Koppikar

Isha Koppikar has performed versatile roles in a short span in the industry. You might know that she was recently nominated for the Best Comedian Award in the Hero Honda Star Screen Awards, but do you know Isha wanted to become doctor as a kid, that she loves watching animation movies...

If you were one of those who couldn't get her online on Thursday, 19 January 2005. This is just for you.

Indya : Hi Isha! Welcome to indya chat! Are you ready to take questions?
Isha : Yes I am ready!
Guest47 : Hi Isha, this is Raha here, can you share your experience about working down south along popular films stars of south?
Isha : It was a great experience, very limited schedule. I was lucky to work with the veterans.
Pallav_4343 : Hi Isha this is Pallav from Surat. Just eager to know about your forthcoming films?
Isha : I am playing Shabri, title role, there's Don with Shah Rukh.
Rishitu123 : Hey Isha! Who is your favourite co-star till date?
Isha : I get along with everyone, I bring out the best in them.
Rishitu123 : Hi Isha, I felt that you deserved the award at the Star Screen Awards for the Best Comedian, so how did it feel when you did not get the award?
Isha : You win some and you lose some!
Guest47 : Isha, why didn't you take up any more item numbers after Kallas…?
Isha : Thanks so much for loving me. That was not the only thing I wanted to do.
Dancegirl : Isha your best dance performance till today?
Isha : It has been in live shows. I did one show for STAR Gold, that I really like.
Guest82 : Hi Isha. I am Lalithya Sumanth from Egypt. I would like to know which is your debut film?
Isha : Ek Si Dhadkan, it did not see the light of the day.
Rishitu123 : Do you watch television when you get time? And if yes, which is your favourite television programme?
Isha : I like watching Discovery Channel and Animal Planet, I love animals.
Tommcat : Which is better Kollywood or Bollywood?
Isha : I don't like the word Bollywood, it's not original, but the language of cinema is the same.
Guest47 : What is name of your pet?
Isha : Mogli
Guest47 : How was it working for a movie like Girlfriend?
Isha : It was a great experience, it was very challenging.
Guest94 : What is the best way to go in woman heart except diamond?
Isha : The best way is to be yourself.
Guest94 : If your not actress than what would you be?
Isha : I would have done business.
Tommcat : Which is your favourite movie? Why?
Isha : I love Sound Of Music, I love children, I love cartoon movies - Lion King, Shrek…
Guest44 : How does it feel to be called the "Khallas Girl"?
Isha : I think it's very fortunate.
Guest44 : What has been your most memorable work experience?
Isha : As of now.... Kya Kool Hai Hum, and Shabri which is one of its kind.
Guest44 : What is the most important thing that an actress must have?
Isha : Determination
Guest44 : Is there any embarrassing moment in your filmi career?
Isha : I mean all the time.
Tommcat : Any plans of going back to Kollywood?
Isha : Of course, with nice scripts and lots of money.
Guest95 : Isha, have you got any offer to work in Bengali films?
Isha : No, but I would love it too, Bengali people are very sweet!
Rishitu123 : Who is your favourite actress and actor?
Isha : Sridevi, Russell Crowe
Guest44 : How did you enter the film industry?
Isha : Modeling, music videos.
Guest44 : Who do you think is the best dressed actress in Bollywood?
Isha : I don't know.
Varun_gaitonde : What do you like to do - live shows or to be in front of the camera?
Isha : I love live shows… I love dubbing too.
Guest44 : How do you start your day?
Isha : Prayers
Varun_gaitonde : Hey Isha you look really cool, whom do you owe your success to?
Isha : I owe it to God.
Guest44 : What is your nick name?
Isha : I am called Eshu.
Guest94 : Madam kya aap Kya Kool Hai Hum jaisi filme aur karna chahengi?
Isha : Zaroor, it's great to make people laugh.
Varun_gaitonde : Which is your favourite holiday destination? Goa right?
Isha : Yeap
Tommcat : What was the reason you feel you couldn't make it good in Tamil movie industry, where others fared better?
Isha : Like I said, I was from Mumbai.
Rishitu123 : What suggestion would you like to give to a person like me who wants to become an actor?
Isha : Family support is most important.
Rishitu123 : What is your Date of Birth?
Isha : 19 September
Tommcat : If you are offered a chance to act in any Sans-Bahu serial, will you take it?
Isha : No
Guest94 : Madam, if you have to go on blind date then who would that lucky guy from Bollywood or Hollywood be?
Isha : I really don't know!
Tommcat : If you had 10 crores with you, what will you do?
Isha : That's a lot of money - I would invest some, I would help some of my friends. I would also do programmes for street children.
Guest82 : Hi Isha. I am Lalithya Sumanth from Egypt. Tell me which one is your dream roles?
Isha : As of now, Shabri.
Guest44 : When will Isha get married?
Isha : When it's time to commit suicide!
Guest47 : Your journey from south started with a bang and then you came back with Kallas in the movie Company. How was the journey?
Isha : It's been a long struggle, it has taught me a lot.
Guest85 : Hi Isha, what do you do to keep yourself so sexy?
Isha : Me? It's all inherited.
Guest44 : What is it that you do right after a stressful day of shoot?
Isha : I will go home and sleep.
Varun_gaitonde : What is Isha really like… Tomboyish or girlish
Isha : Tomboy!
Tommcat : Unforgettable incident in life?
Isha : There has been a lot, when my brother was born, when my dog came home….
Rishitu123 : What does your diet consist of?
Isha : Lot of water, fruits, veggies.
Divya_gorgeous : How was the experience working in Kya Kool Hai Hum?
Isha : Cool
Guest101 : Unforgettable place in your life?
Isha : Loha Ghat
Guest113 : What type of guy would you like to marry?
Isha : Someone who would compliment me.
Guest44 : Bollywood actresses are going the Hollywood way. Do you plan to follow them?
Isha : Definitely!
Rishitu123 : According to you, does Bollywood have place for a person without a good body and without good looks but with good talent of acting as one of the lead actors?
Isha : Yeah, I am sure.
Kkk : Who is your favourite co-actor?
Isha : Shah Rukh! Ritesh and Tushar.
Guest82 : What is Isha as a person?
Isha : I am a very emotional person, I think from my heart.
Aashiq-banaya : What would you do if you were given the role of Mallika in Murder?
Isha : I would not do it.
Guest101 : Where would you be in next decade?
Isha : I would be in Hollywood.
Rishitu123 : If you were offered a role like Rani in the movie Black would you accept it?
Isha : I would grab it.
Divya_gorgeous : Have you ever fallen in love with someone?
Isha : Yes, it's the best thing.
Tommcat : Do you follow cricket? Favorite cricketer?
Isha : No, I don't follow cricket, but I like Sachin.
Guest44 : Would you turn director some day?
Isha : Well, I must focus on acting now.
Guest44 : What do you enjoy the most - acting or dancing?
Isha : Both
Rajeshpatro : Isha, what is the secrets of your confidence while acting?
Isha : I was born with it.
Dancegirl : Who do you think is the best actress in Bollywood?
Isha : Sridevi
Rishitu123 : Many actresses stop their career after marriage? Would you do the same?
Isha : No, I don't think so.
Tommcat : Incase they are making a movie on freedom fighter, which one will you like to do?
Isha : Jhansi ki Rani
Guest113 : Has success come to you easily, Isha?
Isha : No..

Indya : We will close the chat in a couple of minutes, people! Last few questions only.

Sap_r1 : What is your life mantra?
Isha : Do your best, God will do the rest!
Varun_gaitonde : Who is your role model in terms of acting?
Isha : Hmm... Amitabh Bachchan
Guest178 : Hi, Isha how educated are you?
Isha : I am a graduate in life sciences.
Divya_gorgeous : Have you got any special training for dancing or is it God's gift to you?
Isha : I have been trained for Kathak for a while.
Guest82 : What brings tears in your eyes?
Isha : I am a cry baby!
Sap_r1 : What was your experience of working with Tushar?
Isha : Very good. A thorough well-brought-up child.
Guest113 : What is most important - education or attitute.
Isha : There is no connection.
Rishitu123 : Isha, we college students were planning to arrange a charity function by calling some stars to perform, so it din't work out, we couldn't be able to contact you, but would you agree?
Isha : It depends on the credibility of the charity.
Guest111 : What's your height?
Isha : 5 "7
Sap_r1 : What will you say about Ayesha Takia?
Isha : Why would you want my opinion about others.
Guest95 : Isha, is Bollywood what you thought of choosing your career in?
Isha : There are very few people who are in the process of making money, we are very fortunate that I am in a profession that's is like a hobby.
Varun_gaitonde : Do you like science and did you want to become a doctor anytime, like your father?
Isha : I did, I wanted to, but I hate the sight of blood.
Tommcat : Which is the website/portal you visit the most?
Isha : I am not .com savvy
Guest82 : If you get a chance to work in a Kannada movie, will you do it?
Isha : If I am paid lots of money
Rishitu123 : Which was your first audition?
Isha : It was for an ad.
Pallav_4343 : Isha as an actress? Rate yourself!
Isha : That is for my fans to do.
Tommcat : If you had the license to kill (only one person) who will it be?
Isha : Nobody
Guest177 : Any actress whom you feel is your competitor?
Isha : I think competition is with oneself. I don't believe in that. I would want to be the best!

Indya : Thank you for the chat, Isha! Any last messages for your fans? Also, how can your fans contact you? Do you have an email ID they can write to?
Isha : I love all of them. It's only because of them that I am here. You can write to me at anosh_k81@yahoo.com

Indya : Thank you, Isha! It was great having you on indya chat!
Isha : Thanks indya for giving me this opportunity to talk to my fans.