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India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
Isha Koppikar recalls being humiliated by south choreographer: Took it as challenge
Actor Isha Koppikar recently opened up about a painful and humiliating experience from the early days of her career. She shared that she was shamed on the set of a South film by a choreographer for not knowing how to dance. The actor also recalled how the incident happened before she entered Bollywood and left a deep emotional impact on in an interview with Digital Commentary, she said, "Yes, in one of the South films, I had just begun my career. This is before I entered Bollywood. When I was on set, there was a lot of dance. You know how South dances are - they are not easy. But in my first film, mere choreographer ne mujhe sabke saamne bola ki yeh Bollywood se ladkiyan aati hai, pata nahi kyun le lete hain inko. Kuch aata hi nahi inhe (My choreographer said to me in front of everyone, 'These girls come from Bollywood, I don't know why they take them. They don't know anything')."Isha added that the moment deeply hurt her. "He humiliated me. I don't know if he was under some pressure. And he said dance nahi aata toh yahan kyun aayi ho? (If you don't know how to dance, then why have you come here?) I felt very bad and humiliated. I went back to my make-up room and I cried," she recalled. However, instead of letting the criticism break her, Isha used it as motivation. "But I took it up as a challenge. And I said, the next time I come to the South, I'll come after learning how to dance - I won't let anyone talk like that again," she to prove herself, Isha reached out to Saroj Khan's chief assistant dancer and began training in Saroj's style at home every day. Her hard work paid off when she landed the chartbuster song 'Khallas' in 'Company' (2002), which turned her into an overnight sensation. The song earned her the title of the 'Khallas Girl' and marked a turning point in her went on to feature in several hit dance numbers, including 'Ishq Samundar' ('Kaante'), 'Aankhen Maarein' ('Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai'), and 'Aaj Ki Raat' ('Don'). Her bold screen presence and powerful dance moves earned her recognition and respect in the was last seen in the 2024 Tamil science fiction film 'Ayalaan', starring Sivakarthikeyan, Rakul Preet Singh, and Sharad Kelkar, among others.- Ends
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Before She Became The ‘Khallas Girl', Isha Koppikar Was Told She Can't Dance
Isha Koppikar took the humiliation as a challenge and decided to return to South only after learning how to dance. Bollywood actress Isha Koppikar has been part of some of the most iconic songs and films of the 2000s, but her journey to stardom was not without struggle. In a recent interview, the actress shared a haunting memory from the early days of her acting career that left a lasting impact on her. Before making her mark in Bollywood, Isha began her acting career in South cinema. It was during one of her early shoots in the South industry that she faced a deeply humiliating experience. Recalling the incident, Isha Koppikar told Digital Commentary, 'Yes, in one of the South films, I had just begun my career. This is before I entered Bollywood. When I was on set, there was a lot of dancing. You know how South dances are — they are not easy. But in my first film, mere choreographer ne mujhe sabke saamne bola ki yeh Bollywood se ladkiyan aati hai, pata nahi kyun le lete hain inko. Kuch aata hi nahi inhe." 'He Humiliated Me': Isha Koppikar The actress went on to share how the choreographer's words in front of the entire crew affected her. She continued, 'He humiliated me. I don't know if he was under some pressure. And he said dance nahi aata toh yahan kyun aayi ho? I felt very bad and humiliated. I went back to my make-up room and I cried." Isha Koppikar Decided To Learn Dancing But determination and hard work are Isha's strengths. She took it as a challenge and decided to return to South only after learning how to dance. 'I won't let anyone talk like that again." She concluded. After the harsh criticism, Isha Koppikar reached out to the chief assistant of legendary choreographer Saroj Khan and began training. She continued practising at home, pushing herself to become better. Her efforts paid off when she starred in the hit number Khallas from Company (2002), a song that made her an overnight sensation. Soon, she rose to fame as 'Khallas Girl', earning applause for her bold dance numbers and strong screen presence. Later, she also won hearts with her performances in songs like Ishq Samundar, Aankhen Maarein and Aaj Ki Raat from the film Don. 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.
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'I cried in my van...' Isha Koppikar reveals SHOCKING incident with choreographer, 'He insulted me in public...'
'I cried in my van...' Isha Koppikar reveals SHOCKING incident with choreographer, 'He insulted me in public...' Before garnering fame in the Hindi film industry with films like Don, Company and Salaam-e-Ishq , Isha Koppikar started her career in South cinema. The actress recently recounted a bruising experience she encountered at the start of her acting journey. Isha Koppikar recalls being humiliated by a South choreographer In a conversation with Digital Commentary, Isha recalled being publicly humiliated by a choreographer on the sets of her Telugu debut for lacking dance training. Sharing the painful incident, she shared, 'Yes, in one of the South films, I had just begun my career. This is before I entered Bollywood. When I was on set, there was a lot of dance. You know how South dances are — they are not easy. But in my first film, mere choreographer ne mujhe sabke saamne bola ki yeh Bollywood se ladkiyan aati hai, pata nahi kyun le lete hain inko. Kuch aata hi nahi inhe.' Clearly affected by the remarks at the time, Isha said, 'He humiliated me. I don't know if he was under some pressure. And he said dance nahi aata toh yahan kyun aayi ho? I felt very bad and humiliated. I went back to my make-up room and I cried. But I took it up as a challenge. And I said, the next time I come to the South, I'll come after learning how to dance — I won't let anyone talk like that again.' How 'Khallas' became a turning point in Isha Koppikar's career Determined to transform, she sought guidance from Saroj Khan's assistant Usha Ji. Her hard work paid off as she delivered a superhit dance number Khallas in Company (2002) , popularly becoming the 'Khallas Girl.' She thanked Khallas director Ram Gopal Varma and choreographer Ganesh Acharya for giving her the opportunity and said, '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.' Meanwhile, Isha recently appeared in Ayalaan , a Tamil sci-fi film starring Sivakarthikeyan, Rakul Preet Singh, and others.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Isha Koppikar recalls being humiliated for not knowing dance on South film set: ‘Yeh Bollywood se ladkiyan aati hain…'
Bollywood actor Isha Koppikar, who began her acting career in the South Indian film industry before transitioning to Bollywood with films like Don, Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love, and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, recently opened up about a deeply humiliating experience she faced early in her career. In a conversation with Digital Commentary, Isha recalled being shamed by a choreographer on the set of a South film for not knowing how to dance. Isha Koppikar says she was humiliated for her dance in a South film. Isha Koppikar on choreographer humiliating her on set Isha said, "Yes, in one of the South films, I had just begun my career. This is before I entered Bollywood. When I was on set, there was a lot of dance. You know how South dances are — they are not easy. But in my first film, mere choreographer ne mujhe sabke saamne bola ki yeh Bollywood se ladkiyan aati hai, pata nahi kyun le lete hain inko. Kuch aata hi nahi inhe (My choreographer said to me in front of everyone, 'These girls come from Bollywood, I don't know why they take them. They don't know anything')." How Isha Koppikar learnt to dance She went on to share how the incident motivated her to improve her dancing skills, "He humiliated me. I don't know if he was under some pressure. And he said dance nahi aata toh yahan kyun aayi ho? (If you don't know how to dance, then why have you come here?) I felt very bad and humiliated. I went back to my make-up room and I cried. But I took it up as a challenge. And I said, the next time I come to the South, I'll come after learning how to dance — I won't let anyone talk like that again." Determined to never face such criticism again, Isha revealed that she reached out to Saroj Khan's chief assistant dancer and asked to be trained in the legendary choreographer's style. She began learning Saroj's choreography at home every day, eventually landing the hit song Khallas, which catapulted her to fame. Often referred to as the 'Khallas Girl,' Isha rose to stardom with the chartbuster Khallas from Company (2002). Her bold screen presence and dance moves made her an overnight sensation. She went on to deliver hit dance numbers like Ishq Samundar (Kaante), Aankhen Maarein (Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai), Aaj Ki Raat (Don), and more. She was last seen in Ayalaan (2024), which starred Sivakarthikeyan, Rakul Preet Singh, Sharad Kelkar, Karunakaran, Yogi Babu, David Broughton-Davies, Bhanupriya, and Bala Saravanan in key roles.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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.'
