'I am a Konkani girl...we speak Konkani at home', Says Isha Koppikar to Daijiworld
April 29, 2007
- Bollywood's latest sensation Isha Koppikar spoke to Daijiworld's special correspondent in Goa, Ares
With exclusive pics from Rajtilak Naik
Daijiworld Media Network - Goa (MB)
Isha Koppikar, renowned film actor, unhesitantly proclaims with pride that she is a Konkani girl, and speaks in Mangalorean Konkani at functions, just as she does at home.
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In an exclusive interview to daijiworld's special correspondent Ares she reveals that Goa is a perfect destination for film festivals. She was down in Goa to inaugurate the short films, documentary and animation film festival.
Excerpts from her interview:
1. How do you feel being in Goa?
I love Goa so much. I have my family deities Shantadurga and Manguesh here. So it's really nice to be here. I feel very much at home.
2. How frequently do you come to Goa?
At least once a year, I try to come to Goa. I like Goa's food - fish curry and rice. It's the same what we eat at home, lots of fish and rice.
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3. What is your comment on the short film festival which you inaugurated just now?
I could not come here for International film festival of India (IFFI). So thought of taking this opportunity to come down here and attend the festival.
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4. Do you admire such films?
I love animated films. I love them a lot.
5. There is always a question mark whether Goa has a film culture. What is your comment on it?
There is always a beginning. We did not learn anything the day we were born. As we grew we learnt. So also Goa will have lots of films in the time to come. I am myself Konkani girl so definitely I will like to support Goan film industry.
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