
When Isha Koppikar spoke about her 'tough' divorce with husband Timmy Narang: 'It was irresponsible of him...'
Isha Koppikar opened up about her divorce from Timmy Narang. She said they drifted apart after 14 years of marriage. Timmy initiated the split. Isha found the decision tough but necessary. She expressed disappointment over how Timmy told their daughter, Rianna, about the separation. The couple officially divorced in November 2023. Isha and Timmy married in November 2009.
Isha Koppikar
had once broke her silence on a deeply personal chapter of her life—her divorce from husband and hotelier Timmy Narang. In a heartfelt conversation with Bombay Times, the actor reflected on the end of their 14-year marriage, calling the decision 'tough' but necessary.
From emotional revelations to parenting challenges, Isha offered a rare glimpse into the complexities of love, separation, and self-discovery.
When asked about the reason behind her separation from Timmy, Isha shared that there wasn't a single moment or issue to blame—the two simply drifted apart. She revealed that it was Timmy who initiated the split, saying it wasn't working out, and she accepted it. While it would have been easy for her to refuse the divorce, Isha said that would have gone against her values.
The couple parted ways amicably, though she admitted it was a difficult phase.
A deeply spiritual person, Isha said she eventually found the answers she was seeking. Reflecting on their relationship, she added, 'What's the point of staying together if it only leads to constant fights? Even water, when stagnant, begins to stink.'
The actress also expressed her disappointment over how Timmy broke the news of their separation to their daughter, Rianna.
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She called his approach 'irresponsible,' explaining that she had hoped to ease their daughter into the conversation gradually. However, Timmy spoke about it before she could prepare Rianna in her own way. Isha shared that he later acknowledged it was a mistake and apologised for the way it was handled.
Isha and Timmy officially divorced in November 2023, ending their 14-year marriage. The couple tied the knot in November 2009 after reportedly falling in love at a gym.
They had known each other for three years before they began dating. Their daughter, Rianna, was born in July 2014.
Isha Koppikar made her acting debut in 1997 with the Telugu film W/o V Vara Prasad. She went on to appear in several Hindi films, earning recognition for her performances in Fiza, Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat, Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya, Pinjar, Dil Ka Rishta, Krishna Cottage, Rudraksh, Hum Tum, and Inteqam: The Perfect Game.
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