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13 hours ago
- News18
Isha Koppikar To Play A Mom In Rocketship, First Look Out Now
Rocketship, directed and written by Arjun Menon, promises to be a moving tale about the mother-daughter bond. Bollywood actress Isha Koppikar is once again proving that star power goes beyond her role on the silver screen. Known for supporting fresh talent, the actress has now stepped up to guide filmmaking students at Subhash Ghai's Whistling Woods International. How? She is starring in their diploma project, Rocketship, helping them with her expertise, talent, experience and industry charm, allowing them to turn their dream into reality. The makers shared the first look of the project on Instagram, attached to a note. It read, 'WHEN DREAMS FIND WINGS, THEY SOAR BEYOND THE STARS! Presented by Whistling Woods International, comes a student short film that dares to dream big – 'ROCKETSHIP' starring the magnificent Isha Koppikar … and the brilliant Amayira Sharma." This slice-of-life short film, directed and written by Arjun Menon, produced by Harmanraai Singh Sehgal, promises to be a moving tale that will resonate with the audience. The teaser will be out soon, as shared by the makers on Instagram. Looking at the poster, Rocketship appears to be a warm, emotional story about a mother-daughter bond. Isha Koppikar On Joining Project For Isha, it was an emotional decision to join the project. In a statement, she shared, 'When I was approached by the students, I was more than happy and willing to help them out with the project. These students have immense potential and that became very evident when they narrated the story and the script to me. I relate to these kids because they are starting from scratch, just like I did. I had no Godfather in the industry. So to see them build their dreams from the beginning is more than motivating and fulfilling for me." Isha Koppikar's Acting Journey Isha Koppikar, who made her Bollywood debut in 2001 with Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat alongside Arjun Rampal and Suniel Shetty, has since left an indelible mark in the Bollywood industry. Throughout her career, she has been part of films like Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa, Don and Krishna Cottage. Her last big screen appearance was in Love You Loktantra, directed by Abhay Nihalani. The film stars Krishna Abhishek, Ali Asgar, Sapna Choudhary, Manoj Joshi, Ravi Kishan, Ameet Kumar, Rohit Singh Matru, Sudhir Pandey and Sneha Ullal in the key roles. On the personal front, Isha married Timmy Narang, a businessman, in 2009. However, their marriage hit a rough patch after a decade and they got divorced in November 2023. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Vicky Jain on Exes Samarth Jurel, Isha Malviya and Abhishek Kumar's reunion at his birthday bash; says 'Koi bhi ek doosre ke liye nahi....'
Vicky Jain, who built strong bonds during Bigg Boss 17 and Laughter Chefs, recently hosted a birthday staycation for close friends outside Mumbai. All his friends came together for the celebration, setting aside their differences to be there for the businessman. The birthday party witnessed the reunion of exes Isha Malviya, Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel. The visuals from the birthday bash grabbed plenty of attention, sparking speculation about an alleged patch-up. However, in a recent conversation, Ankita Lokhande 's husband clarified that their presence at the party had nothing to do with each other, they came solely for him. In an exclusive conversation with Filmygyaan, Vicky spoke about Isha, Samarth and Abhishek joining his birthday wish for their love for him. Speaking about Isha, Abhishek, and Samarth attending his birthday party, Vicky Jain said, "Woh sab individual level par mujhse bohot connected hain. Toh itne saare log hain to yeh ek parivar ban chuka hai. Aapka birthday hoga toh vo saare log joh aapki journey mein important hain woh sab wahan rehne chahiye. Toh woh sab mere liye aaye the, koi bhi ek doosre ke liye nahi aaye the, sab wahan mere liye aaye the. (All of them are very closely connected to me on a personal level. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Secret Lives of the Romanovs — the Last Rulers of Imperial Russia! Learn More Undo There are so many of us now that it has become like a family. On your birthday, all the people who have been important in your journey should be there. They all came for me, not for each other — everyone was there just for me).' At the birthday party, there was no awkwardness between Isha, Abhishek and Samarth and they were seen partying hard together. Isha posed for photos with both Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel. She was even seen shaking a leg with Ankita Lokhande and Samarth on the BB 17 Anthem. While Isha and Abhishek's equation has become the talk of the town, the duo recently appeared together in a music video Ni Tu Baar Baar. Earlier, in an interview with Times of India TV, Abhishek had spoken about his experience of working with Isha on Laughter Chefs, "It was a very good moment and I was the one who took the initiative to talk to her. Krushna bhai took us towards Isha to dance on her popular song. Woh gaana kitna viral hogaya hai. She is doing some great work and I feel everyone is doing good job in their respective space. Shayad aisa portray hojaata hoga that we hate each other but there is nothing like that. Nobody hates anyone and we all are somehow connected to each other," he shared back then. Isha Malviya calls ex-BF Abhishek Kumar 'Nakli Kumar'; says 'Woh bahut magarmach ke aansu nikalta hai'
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Isha Malviya Shares Raksha Bandhan Celebration Pics With Her Family, Fans React
Last Updated: Abhishek Malviya and Isha Malviya have teamed up once again. The two, who were previously dating each other, are seen together in a music video 'Ni Tu Baar Baar'. Television actress Isha Malviya, known for her role in Udaariyaan and her stint on Bigg Boss 17, gave fans a peek into her Raksha Bandhan celebrations this year, and the internet can't get enough of the heartwarming moments. Taking to her Instagram handle, Isha Malviya shared a series of photos featuring her family members. 'Rakshabandhan special." One of the fans wrote, 'Aaw that last picture is beautiful…old memories." Another wrote, 'App to bachapan sa hii cute ho Isha love you." Take a look here: Isha Malviya and Abhishek Kumar's new music video Abhishek Malviya and Isha Malviya have teamed up once again. The two, who were previously dating each other, are seen together in a music video 'Ni Tu Baar Baar'. Released on Tuesday, the video features Abhishek and Isha, who decide to break up after the latter's father opposes their marriage. It begins with Isha telling Abhishek, 'Bhul jaa mujhe". This breaks down the latter, who then says, 'Pyaar karta hu tujhse, marr jaaunga Isha." The video shows how Abhishek finds it difficult to live without Isha and becomes an alcoholic. He tries to approach the love of his life multiple times but she maintains no communication and decides to marry somebody else. Abhishek finally crashes Isha's wedding and proposes to her in front of everyone. The two then seek permission from Isha's father and reunite once again. Meanwhile, Isha Malviya and Abhishek Kumar, who gained popularity after they appeared in Bigg Boss 17 and their personal life came into the limelight, have collaborated for a new song Ni Tu Baar Baar. The song featuring the two exes will be released on August 5. Earlier, Isha Malviya and Abhishek Kumar were spotted together in a car, with the actress trying to hide her face. The sighting stirred curiosity online, with some fans speculating about a real-life reunion, while others believed it was for a project. 'It was a very good moment, and I was the one who took the initiative to talk to her. Krushna bhai took us towards Isha to dance to her popular song. Woh gaana kitna viral ho gaya hai. She is doing some great work, and I feel everyone is doing a good job in their respective space. Shayad aisa portray ho jaata hoga that we hate each other, but there is nothing like that. Nobody hates anyone, and we are all somehow connected to each other," Abhishek shared while talking about his reunion with the actress earlier on the sets of Laughter Chefs. Isha and Abhishek's past includes Udaariyaan, where Abhishek first dated Isha, followed by her high-profile relationship with Samarth Jurel during Bigg Boss 17. First Published: August 10, 2025, 17:35 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
