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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Isha Koppikar recalls being humiliated by South choreographer in her debut film: 'These girls come from Bollywood, they don't know anything'
Before establishing herself in Bollywood with roles in films like Shah Rukh Khan's Don and Ram Gopal Varma's Company, Isha Koppikar faced a bruising start to her acting journey in the South film industry. In a recent interview, the actor opened up about being humiliated by a choreographer during her debut Telugu film W/o V. Vara Prasad (1997), where she had appeared in a song sequence. Sharing the incident, Isha told Digital Commentary, 'It happened in South. And it was just the beginning. I already had two films. So, it was before Bollywood. When I was on the set, there was a lot of dance. You know South dance. They're not easy.' The choreographer, she recalled, publicly shamed her on set in front of the entire unit, accusing her of being a clueless Bollywood import. 'He told me in front of everyone, 'These girls come from Bollywood. They don't know anything. I don't know why they take them... If you don't know dance, then why did you come here?'' 'I cried in my van... then I called Usha ji' Isha said she was devastated by the criticism. 'I felt very bad. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Beautiful Female Athletes Right Now Undo I felt humiliated. I went into my make-up van and I cried.' But instead of letting the moment defeat her, she turned it into a motivator. 'I took it as a challenge. I said next time when I come to the South, I will dance very well. I will not give anyone a chance to speak like this.' Remember 'Khallas' girl Isha Koppikar? Diva clicked at airport, asks paps 'Neend nahi aati?' Determined to improve, she reached out to Saroj Khan's assistant Usha ji. 'I told Usha ji, 'I want to learn dance. You come and teach me all the songs of Saroj ji.' She took out time and came to my house in Mahim and taught me daily.' Isha trained on classic Bollywood numbers like Taal Se Taal Mila and Mujhe Rang De, which she says covered all the major moves used in the industry. How Khallas changed the game Despite all the dance training, Isha notes that ironically, her breakthrough item number Khallas in Company didn't have too much choreography. 'If you look at it, there is not much dance in Khallas, but people felt that I know how to dance. Because I had gained confidence. A lot of confidence.' She credited Khallas director Ram Gopal Varma and choreographer Ganesh Acharya for giving her the confidence to shine. 'Ramu came to me and said, 'I have made this set for you. You should feel that this is your father's set. I want such an attitude.' So I said, 'Okay. If it is my father's, then I will bring the same attitude.' And then Khallas happened and magic happened.'
Pink Villa
6 hours ago
- Pink Villa
Thalapathy Vijay's alleged final film Jana Nayagan to hold its audio launch in Malaysia on December 27? Here's what we know
Thalapathy Vijay is all set to hit the big screens on January 9, 2026, with his action drama flick Jana Nayagan. The movie directed by H Vinoth is now speculated to have its audio launch in December 2025, and that too at an international venue. Jana Nayagan to conduct audio launch in Malaysia? According to a report by X (formerly Twitter) handle, Movies Singapore, the makers of Jana Nayagan are slated to conduct their audio launch in Malaysia. As per the same update, the event will be taking place on December 27, 2025. While official sources are yet to confirm it, this would be against the norm of Vijay movies, as mostly his films' audio launches are conducted within Tamil Nadu. Thalapathy Vijay's future in Tamil cinema As early promotions have already stated, Jana Nayagan is likely to be Thalapathy Vijay's final cinematic venture before turning his focus completely towards politics. Recently, his Jana Nayagan co-star Mamitha Baiju revealed that his future in Tamil cinema depends on the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections and their results. On a side note, director Lokesh Kanagaraj confessed that he has ideas for Master 2 and Leo 2. However, it depends on Vijay's availability. While questioned whether he would replace the superstar in sequel ventures, the director stood strong that unless Vijay, the projects will never materialize. About Jana Nayagan Jana Nayagan is an upcoming political action drama directed by H Vinoth. The movie is rumored to have Thalapathy Vijay as a former police officer. As Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol play the co-leads, the film features an ensemble cast of actors, including Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju, and many more in key roles. With Anirudh Ravichander handling the musical tracks and background scores, this marks the musician's 5th collaboration with Vijay after films like Kaththi, Master, Beast, and Leo. Watch the first glimpse from Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan Interestingly, reports indicate that Thalapathy Vijay has crooned for a track titled One Last Song in the film, serving as a celebration of his career in Tamil cinema.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
Career breaks don't scare me; I've faith in myself: Sangeetha Sringeri
After a three-year hiatus, actress is back on set — this time for a bilingual horror-romance being shot simultaneously in Kannada and Tamil. The break, she says, was entirely by choice. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'It wasn't about waiting for the right script. It was about choosing stillness over momentum. I wanted to pause and be with my family,' she says. Post her stint in the Bigg Boss house, Sangeetha realised she had been in a constant cycle of 'working, working, and always working'. She decided to step back and spend a year with her parents and brother. 'I had time. I had money. Why not use it to truly live? Being with my family helped me understand the essence of bonding and love,' she adds. During this phase, Sangeetha says she turned down reality shows and film offers. She allowed herself to slow down, even gain weight, before gradually easing back into workouts to prepare for her next chapter. 'Two months ago, I knew it was time to return,' she says. 'MANY FEAR TAKING A BREAK. BUT I HAD FAITH IN MYSELF' Sangeetha acknowledges that stepping away — especially during a career high — was not easy. 'Many women are scared to pause. But I had faith in myself. I believed if I kept myself fit and sharp, I could come back anytime. In Kannada cinema especially, female-centric scripts are rare. Filmmakers often hesitate to make space for layered women characters. But I knew that when the right story came along, I'd feel it,' she says. 'THE NEW FILM CHALLENGES ME AS AN ACTOR' 'The story revolves around my character,' she says. 'There is also a love story—a genre I've never really explored. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now So far I have only portrayed girl-next-door roles. But this film challenges me as an actor, and helps me explore character traits that aren't monotone.' This time, she's also exploring style and sensuality in a new way. 'I've never been dressed in modern outfits on screen. This film changes that— but tastefully. It's not glam for glam's sake. It's rooted in character.' As for horror? 'Oh, I love horror,' she grins. 'I even enjoy scaring people! But this isn't the kind of film with ugly faces and cheap jump scares. It has humour, emotion, and a clean storyline.' 'BILINGUAL SHOOTS ARE TOUGH, BUT I LOVE THE CHALLENGE' The film is being simultaneously made in Tamil, marking her debut in the language. 'Charlie had a dubbed Tamil version, but this is different. I'm shooting everything twice. I don't speak Tamil, so I have to memorise dialogues, feel them, and deliver them with the right emotion. It's like doing double the work—but I love the challenge.' She's also working with two different lead actors—one for each language. 'Both are opposites. One's an introvert, the other is very expressive. As an actor, I can't just repeat the same emotion in both versions. I have to react differently, adapt, and be spontaneous. Otherwise, I risk being called either too dramatic or too bland. That's the challenge I'm looking forward to.' Sangeetha also reflected on the larger space Kannada actors are now entering. 'If you see, artists from Karnataka always make it big outside. But back home, I feel Kannada heroines have to work twice as hard. In other industries, women are celebrated. Here, often only after you leave and make it big do people see your worth. That mindset needs to change.' 'SPIRITUALITY AND CINEMA AREN'T REALLY OPPOSITES—THEY COEXIST' One of the most striking shifts in Sangeetha's life is her spiritual journey. 'Earlier, I wasn't religious at all. In fact, I was an atheist! Even when I played Sati in a soap opera Mahadeva. But a Mahashivarathri changed it all. I felt my spirit lift—literally. That's when I understood the power of meditation.' She later found a guru and began practicing energy healing. Isn't acting, with all its roles and glamour, the opposite of spirituality? 'Not at all,' she says. 'Spirituality is not about rules or appearances. It's not about wearing white or chanting all day. It's about being fully you. If acting gives me joy, that is my path. Even if I play a villain, if it brings happiness to people, that is also seva.'
