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Girlfriend Film: Isha Koppikar's Suicide Threat Revealed
14 Jun
Summary
- Filmmaker Karan Razdan discussed the 2004 film 'Girlfriend'.
- Mallika Sherawat's ambition for Isha Koppikar's role caused tension.
- The film was rapidly produced and released in less than four months.
Karan Razdan, writer-director of the 2004 film 'Girlfriend', recently reflected on the movie's 22nd anniversary. The film tackled homosexuality, a subject rarely explored in Hindi cinema at the time.
Razdan recounted a dramatic casting incident involving Mallika Sherawat and Isha Koppikar. Sherawat was keen on Koppikar's role, but Koppikar reportedly threatened suicide if Sherawat was cast instead. Ultimately, Sherawat's schedule did not align, allowing Koppikar to star in the film.
The production of 'Girlfriend' was exceptionally swift. Principal photography began in mid-February 2004 and concluded with the film's release on June 11, 2004. This less-than-four-month turnaround was facilitated by a smooth collaboration with producer Harry Baweja, marking their fifth film together.
