Isha Koppikar Regrets Turning Down Cult Classic 'Dil Chahta Hai'

• Actress Isha Koppikar revealed her biggest regret was declining a role in Farhan Akhtar's directorial debut, 'Dil Chahta Hai'.
• She was approached for the role of Pooja, eventually played by Sonali Kulkarni, opposite Saif Ali Khan.
• Koppikar had already committed to 'Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat' and felt bound by her values, preventing her from taking on 'Dil Chahta Hai'.
• She believes she could have managed both films or prioritized 'Dil Chahta Hai', which became a cult classic.
• While 'Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat' failed at the box office, 'Dil Chahta Hai' achieved significant success and critical acclaim.

Why It Matters: Isha Koppikar deeply regrets her decision to turn down 'Dil Chahta Hai' due to a prior film commitment.