EXCLUSIVE: lsha Koppikar Reveals She Regrets Choosing Pyaar Ishq Mohabbat Over Dil Chahta Hai; Admits, “Uss Time Mujhe Guide Karne Ke Liye Koi Nahi Tha”

Reflecting on her Bollywood journey, Isha Koppikar recently shared insights about a pivotal moment that shaped her career. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, the actress discussed the difficult choices she often makes, driven by her values and commitments. Isha Kopikkar revealed that she regrets turning down the role in Dil Chahta Hai, choosing instead to pursue Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat. Scroll down to read what she said and watch the full interview.

Isha Koppikar ADMITS Regretting Turning Down Dil Chahta Hai Offer

When asked if she has any regrets in life and if she was replaced in any film, Isha Koppikar said, “Mujhe regret hai ki maine film Dil Chahta Hai nahi ki. Sachi mein, zindagi mein, is industry ko leke ye ek regret hai mera. Aise bahut saare regrets hote hain, lekin ek major regret ye hai ki maine film Pyaar Ishq Mohabbat ki. Us time main aaram se apne director ya producer ko bol sakti thi ki, ‘Please, maine aapki film sign ki hai, lekin mujhe ye film bhi karni hai. Ya phir mujhe aapki film chhodni padegi.’ But us time mujhe guide karne ke liye koi nahi tha. Aur mere values itne high hain. Jo mere maa-baap ne thok-thok ke bhare hain mere andar—ki ek baar agar kisi ko commitment de di, toh bas.”

She continued, “Shayad ye meri zindagi ka hi dialogue hai, jo Salman ne use kiya hai: ‘Khud se commitment kar li toh kisi aur ki nahi sunta.’ So that is what I said—maine woh film sign kar li hai, ab main unko kaise dhokha de sakti hoon? Main yeh nahi bol sakti thi ki mujhe doosri film bhi karni hai. But aaj lagta hai, yaar, kuch toh jugaad karna chahiye tha. Ki main dono kar sakti thi, ya saath mein manage kar sakti thi. Because unfortunately, Pyaar Ishq Mohabbat itni massive hit nahi hui. And Dil Chahta Hai—that film is a cult till date.”

About Dil Chahta Hai

Dil Chahta Hai (2001) was directed by Farhan Akhtar. It was a groundbreaking Bollywood film that centred around three friends—Akash (Aamir Khan), Sameer (Saif Ali Khan), and Sid (Akshaye Khanna). The movie presents a fresh perspective on friendship, love, and the challenges of life after college. It is celebrated for its modern approach, memorable soundtrack by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, and iconic Goa trip. Dil Chahta Hai continues to be regarded as a cult classic in Indian cinema.

About Pyaar Ishq Mohabbat

Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat was a Hindi romantic film that was released on August 3, 2001. It was directed by Rajiv Rai. It marked the Bollywood debut of Arjun Rampal and featured Sunil Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, and Keerthi Reddy. The film was shot in scenic locations in Scotland and Switzerland. However, the film did not perform well at the box office.

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