Welcome to Zahra Jani Show! From the iconic Khallas Girl to a versatile Bollywood actress, Isha Koppikar opens up about her career journey, breaking stereotypes, and life beyond the spotlight.

In this candid conversation, we discuss casting couch, self-respect, relationships, co-parenting, motherhood, resilience, and the life lessons that shaped her journey.

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About the guest

Today’s guest is Isha Koppikar an accomplished actor, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and investor.

Known for her memorable performances in Bollywood, she has built a multifaceted career that extends beyond cinema into entrepreneurship and investment, bringing creativity, ambition, and diverse experiences to everything she does.

Instagram handle
https://www.instagram.com/isha_konnects?xtok=MXJsYmg3YmprbTZqcQ==

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro: The Khallas Girl
2:29 - The Story Behind Khallas
6:23 - From Shy Girl to Actress
7:17 - Waking Up as a National Crush
9:13 - Breaking the Glamorous Typecast
10:11 - The Chandralekha Slap Story
13:07 - Facing Casting Couch & Setting Boundaries
15:32 - Being an Outsider in Bollywood
17:50 - Challenges & Happiness in Life
21:06 - Typecasting & Gender Bias
22:34 - Ageism in Bollywood
27:15 - Therapy & Acknowledging Feelings
29:07 - Co-Parenting After Separation
32:00 - Why Isha Entered Politics
34:49 - Women's Empowerment & Balance
39:04 - Lessons from Grandmother & Daughter
44:29 - The Real Isha Koppikar
48:12 - Final Message

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

2:12 - Early Life

6:15 - Family Struggles & Society's Reaction

10:11 - Preparing for the Army

13:54 - Getting Selected

15:03 - Army Training & Warfare Drills

20:48 - Passing Out Parade

23:29 - First Posting: Kashmir

25:09 - Losing Comrades & Leading by Example

28:43 - Radicalization in Kashmir

33:41 - Kashmir After Article 370

37:52 - Pahalgam Attack & Operation Sindoor

42:49 - Life After Army & Writing "Aparajita"

49:46 - Rani Laxmibai's Untold Story

52:42 - Final Message to Every Indian

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From uterus and menstrual health to Charles Dotter, “Mad Charlie,” and the first angioplasty, discover how medical science and healthcare innovation are creating new treatment possibilities.

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About the guest
Today’s guest is Dr. Surg. Caption Rochan Pant (Partner and Interventional Radiologist at C3 Medicare) with an MBBS & MD (Radiodiagnosis) from AFMC, Pune and extensive clinical experience as a former Armed Forces Surgeon.
A specialist in vascular & non-vascular IR procedures, he performs advanced image-guided treatments including PAE for prostate enlargement, UFE for fibroids, varicose vein treatments, pain management, and cancer-related interventions.

C3 medicare specialises in Interventional Radiology & Oncology, they offer advanced non-surgical treatments for your health.

Instagram handle:
https://www.instagram.com/c3medicareindia?igsh=MWRvNW5qOWQ2M242ZQ==

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
2:46 What Are Fibroids?
4:55 Symptoms of Fibroids
6:47 Treatment Options for Fibroids
8:05 Surgical Approaches: Hysterectomy & Myomectomy
10:16 The Discovery of UFE
12:00 How UFE Works
16:28 UFE Recovery Time
17:36 UFE vs Traditional Surgery
22:51 Cost & Accessibility of UFE
24:06 Prostate Health: An Introduction
25:00 What Is the Prostate?
26:30 History of Prostate Surgery
28:03 Causes of Prostate Enlargement
29:30 Risks of Untreated Prostate
32:00 Prostate Treatments: Medication & TURP
34:50 Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)
37:00 TURP vs PAE Comparison
39:00 Erectile Dysfunction & Sexual Side Effects
42:38 Prostate Cancer & PSA Testing
43:45 Final Advice for Every Patient