For actress Isha Koppikar, Dussehra has never been just another festival. Beyond the symbolic victory of good over evil, it is a deeply personal reminder of the extraordinary strength of four generations of women in her family—a legacy she now carries forward and passes on to her daughter. “My grandmother was my first teacher in what it means to be truly strong. Many of the qualities, ethics, and ideologies that define me today are a reflection of her unwavering principles,” Isha reflects.
Isha Koppikar on passing the warrior spirit to her daughter Rianna; says, “I had to be my own Durga”
From her mother, Isha inherited resilience in action. Watching her navigate life’s challenges with determination left a lifelong imprint. “My mother taught me what resilience looks like. She faced challenges with such grace and determination that I never doubted what a woman was capable of,” she shares. Those lessons became the bedrock upon which Isha built her own life, on-screen and off.
As an actress, she gravitated toward characters who embodied strength—women who refused to be diminished. But it was her personal battles that revealed the true depth of her warrior spirit. From navigating life’s complexities to walking away and rebuilding her world on her own terms, Isha has stood tall against demons that might have crumbled many. “I realized I had to be my own Durga. Sometimes the battles we fight are silent, but that doesn’t make them any less significant,” she says with quiet conviction.
Today, as a mother to her daughter Rianna, Isha feels the circle come full. Dussehra now holds an even deeper resonance. “When I look at my daughter, I see the future. I want her to grow up knowing that she comes from a lineage of strong women—that she has the strength of her great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother flowing through her veins,” Isha shares.
This Dussehra, as she celebrates with Rianna, Isha isn’t simply marking tradition. She is honouring a legacy of resilience, courage, and unshakable feminine power spanning four generations, ensuring the warrior spirit thrives in the women who will shape tomorrow.
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