Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Isha Koppikar Calls Sridevi Her Acting Inspiration, Shah Rukh Khan A Legend
Actress Isha Koppikar recently shared who inspired her to become an actress.
She said that the late legendary actress Sridevi was her biggest inspiration.
Isha feels Sridevi had a special spark that no other actor has.
She even met Sridevi once at a party and found her to be very shy and quiet off-camera, which was very different from her on-screen presence.
Isha also spoke about Shah Rukh Khan, calling him a legend.
She admires his charming personality, how he speaks, and the respect he shows to others, making people feel noticed and important.
She believes these qualities make him unique.
Isha Koppikar revealed that veteran actress Sridevi inspired her to pursue an acting career.
Koppikar described Sridevi as 'the one and only' with a unique spark, contrasting her shy off-screen demeanor with her powerful on-screen presence.
She recalled meeting Sridevi at a Diwali party, noting the legendary actress was soft-spoken and aware of her.
Koppikar also referred to Shah Rukh Khan as a 'legend' for his suave personality and respectful interactions.
She highlighted Shah Rukh Khan's unique ability to make others feel heard and noticed as a key characteristic.
- Who
- Isha Koppikar
- What
- Shared her inspirations for her acting career, naming Sridevi as her primary muse and Shah Rukh Khan as a legend.
- When
- Recently (during an exclusive interaction with Zoom)
- Where
- In an exclusive interview with Zoom
- Why
- To discuss her career inspirations and share her views on other actors.
- Actress Isha Koppikar Credits Sridevi
- Inspiration for acting career
- Isha Koppikar's view on Sridevi
- Calls her 'one and only,' 'something else,' and notes her on-screen spark.
- Isha Koppikar's view on Shah Rukh Khan
- Calls him a 'legend' for his suave personality, class, and respectful demeanor.
- Isha Koppikar's interaction with Sridevi
- Met at a Diwali party, Sridevi was shy and soft-spoken but knew Isha.