Basking in the overwhelming success of Tere Ishk Mein, Kriti Sanon is riding a wave of cinematic acclaim. Audiences and critics alike have praised her striking performance, further cementing her status as a leading talent in contemporary cinema. Looking ahead, she is poised to captivate viewers once again with her upcoming projects, Don 3 and Cocktail 2, each promising fresh layers of depth and memorable characters. With a career defined by steady growth, brave choices, and an ever-evolving craft, Kriti Sanon continues to set new benchmarks in acting captivating audiences and carving out a distinct, powerful space for herself in the film industry.

Isha Koppikar on not being able to do Dil Chahta Hai: “It wasn’t in my kismet”

In a candid conversation, the actress opened up about how turning down what could have been one of the most iconic films of her generation Farhan Akhtar’s cult classic Dil Chahta Hai left a lasting impact on her. Known for her strong screen presence and memorable performances, she revealed that although the offer was incredibly tempting and widely encouraged by friends and industry colleagues, she chose to prioritise her commitment to a prior project. For her, keeping her word outweighed the allure of potential stardom. The film would go on to become a cultural milestone, but her decision stands as a testament to the integrity and principles she holds close, even in the face of career-defining opportunities.

Explaining her choice, Isha stated, “Dil Chahta Hai was just not in my kismet. I had already signed on the dotted line for Pyaar, Ishq Aur Mohabbat, committed my dates to the makers and it didn’t just feel right, dropping out of that movie and leaving them in a lurch. I am nothing if not a woman of my words, and me backing out of Pyaar, Ishq Aur Mohabbat to do Dil Chahta Hai would have gone against everything I stand for, despite many people from the industry encouraging me to do so.” Isha’s words reflect a rare integrity that we seldom get to see in this highly competitive industry, where switching projects for bigger opportunities is often seen as par for the course. For Isha, however, her professional ethics and personal values outweighed the pull of being part of a film that would redefine Bollywood’s approach to youth-centric cinema.

While Dil Chahta Hai went on to achieve legendary status and propel careers to new heights, Isha’s decision to not abandon the makers of the film she had first committed to reveals a side of the industry that is rarely spoken about the quiet sacrifices of personal integrity in the face of professional advancement. Her choice to stand by her word, even at the cost of a potentially career-defining role, perfectly reflects who she is both on and off screen.

In an industry where such decisions are often questioned or overridden, Isha Koppikar’s unwavering commitment serves as a powerful reminder that success built on integrity especially when it requires letting go of monumental opportunities is the kind of success one can carry with pride for a very, very, very long time.

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