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Isha Koppikar
Active Bollywood (Hindi Cinema), Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi Film Industries
- FromMahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age50 years
- Active1997–Present
- Updated
Isha Koppikar – Biography
Isha Koppikar – Full Information
- Full Name: Isha Koppikar
- Popular Name: Isha Koppikar
- Nickname: Khallas Girl, Ishaa
- Profession: Actress, Model, Politician
- Known For: Iconic dance number Khallas in Company, starring as Anita in Don: The Chase Begins Again, Urmila in Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, and breakout debut in Kaadhal Kavithai.
- Date of Birth: September 19, 1976
- Age: 50 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Indian Cinema Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) approx.
- Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Member Name
- Father: Ragav Koppikar
- Mother: Bairal Koppikar
- Siblings: Anosh Koppikar (Brother)
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Ex-Spouse: Timmy Narang (m. 2009–div. 2023)
- Children: Rianna Narang (Daughter)
Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: Local School in Mumbai
- College / University: Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Life Sciences
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1995 | Won Miss Talent crown at the Femina Miss India pageant |
| 1998 | Feature debut in Tamil cinema leading Kaadhal Kavithai |
| 2000 | Bollywood Hindi film debut in Fiza |
| 2001 | Featured in romantic drama Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat and comedy Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya |
| 2002 | Shot to nationwide stardom with the chartbuster track Khallas in Ram Gopal Varma’s Company |
| 2002 | Featured in the hit song Ishq Samundar in the action thriller Kaante |
| 2003 | Played negative antagonist Laila in Qayamat: City Under Threat earning a Filmfare nomination |
| 2004 | Starred in romantic thriller Girlfriend and horror hit Krishna Cottage |
| 2005 | Critically appreciated comic timing as Inspector Urmila Martodkar in Kyaa Kool Hai Hum |
| 2006 | Played Anita opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Farhan Akhtar’s blockbuster Don |
| 2008 | Lead role in Rajshri Productions’ romantic drama Ek Vivaah… Aisa Bhi |
| 2011 | Acclaimed gritty title role as a gangster in Shabri |
| 2019 | Digital streaming debut in the crime drama web series Fixerr |
| 2024 | Starred in the sci-fi Tamil blockbuster feature film Ayalaan |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 1995 | Miss India Contest | Miss Talent | Pageant | Won |
| 1998 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Female Debut | Kaadhal Kavithai | Won |
| 2003 | Stardust Awards | Most Exciting New Face | Company | Won |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards | Best Villain | Qayamat: City Under Threat | Nominated |
| 2004 | Asian Network Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Dil Ka Rishta | Nominated |
| 2006 | Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Nominated |
| 2006 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Nominated |
| 2006 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Nominated |
| 2009 | PETA Awards | 10th Anniversary Humanitarian Award | Social Work | Won |
At a Glance
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Popularity Score
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About Isha Koppikar
Why is Isha Koppikar called the "Khallas Girl"?
She earned the title after her breakout performance in the chartbuster song "Khallas" from Ram Gopal Varma's crime film Company (2002).
What was Isha Koppikar's debut movie?
She made her acting debut in the South Indian film industry with the Tamil film Kaadhal Kavithai (1998), which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South.
What is Isha Koppikar's educational qualification?
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences from Ramnarain Ruia College in Mumbai.
Has Isha Koppikar trained in martial arts?
Yes, she is an athlete and holds a black belt in Taekwondo.
Which political party did Isha Koppikar join?
She joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2019 and served as the working president of the party's women transport wing.
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