Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Isha Koppikar Discusses Meeting Bhansali for Bajirao Mastani
Isha Koppikar, a Bollywood actress, shared her experience of meeting director Sanjay Leela Bhansali about 15 years ago for the film 'Bajirao Mastani.'
The film was initially planned with a different cast, and Koppikar was considered for the role of Kashibai.
Though she met Bhansali for the part, the movie was delayed, and eventually, Priyanka Chopra played Kashibai.
Koppikar's interview with Zoom revealed these early discussions about the film's casting and her potential involvement in the project.
Isha Koppikar discussed a role in 'Bajirao Mastani' with Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
The film was initially planned with a different cast before being made with Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, and Deepika Padukone.
Koppikar met Bhansali during the casting phase of the movie.
She was in talks for the role of Kashibai, which was eventually played by Priyanka Chopra.
The interview with Isha Koppikar took place with Zoom.
- Who
- Isha Koppikar and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
- What
- Isha Koppikar discussed a role in 'Bajirao Mastani' with Sanjay Leela Bhansali during initial casting phases.
- When
- Approximately 15 years before 'Bajirao Mastani' was made with Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone.
- Where
- The interview took place with Zoom.
- Why
- To discuss a role in 'Bajirao Mastani'.
Original Casting
Final Casting
Kashibai's Role
Original Casting
Isha Koppikar was in talks to play Kashibai.
Final Casting
Priyanka Chopra was eventually cast as Kashibai.
- Actress
- Isha Koppikar
- Director
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Movie
- Bajirao Mastani
- Role Discussed
- Kashibai
- Final Cast (Bajirao Mastani)
- Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone
- Source
- Zoom Interview