is of Mangalorean origin and she has one younger
brother. Koppikar graduated in Life Sciences at
Ramnarain Ruia College in Mumbai. It was during her
time at college that she appeared in a photoshoot for
Indian photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha. The shoot led
to work in advertising as a model, notably for
L'Oreal, Rexona, Camay, Tips & Toes and Coca-Cola.
Ishaa Koppikar contested the 1995 Miss India Contest,
winning the Miss Talent Crown. Her modelling work gave
her an introduction to the film industry and to her
first film appearance in the Tamil movie Kaadhal
Kavithai in 1998. Since then, Koppikar has made over
forty films and has several Hindi films in production
or due for release in 2008. She continues to model for
fashion designer Anita Dongre and is currently the
Indian representative of the Italian fashion company
Police Watches and Jewellery. Outside her work in
film, music and television, Koppikar is a spokesperson
for the animal rights organisation PETA.
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