Isha Koppikar plays doting mother in Rocketship made by filmmaking students

Isha Koppikar has once again demonstrated her commitment to nurturing young talent. The actress, who has been a vocal advocate for supporting new and upcoming talent, has done it once again by extending her love and support to filmmaking students at Subhash Ghai’s prestigious Whistling Woods International academy. The actress has joined the students` diploma project titled Rocketship, lending her experience and star power to help these budding filmmakers bring their vision to life. "When I was approached by the students, I was more than happy and willing to help them out with the project. These students have immense potential and that became very evident when they narrated the story and the script to me. I relate to these kids because they are starting from the scratch, just like I did. I had no Godfather in the industry. So to see them build their dreams from the beginning, is more than motivating and fulfilling for me."

About Rocketship

The first poster for Rocketship was unveiled today, and from the looks of it, promises to deliver a heart-warming story like audiences have never seen before. It appears to be an emotional story with emphasis on the mother-daughter bond, with Isha Koppikar taking on a role that is specifically designed to melt viewers` hearts. The project represents the culmination of the students` academic journey at Whistling Woods, and having an actress like Isha participate elevates the production`s potential while providing the students with real-world industry exposure. Her decision to be part of this educational initiative reflects her understanding of how crucial mentorship and practical experience are in developing the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers.

Isha on ageism in film industry

Earlier, the actress had shared that ageing for an actor is an enriching experience as they can use their understanding of the world, courtesy the experience, as a strength adding a lot to their performance. Reflecting on a well-known example, she said, "A film was made in 2019, titled Saand Ki Aankh. They made the film with youngsters in it, and Neena Gupta had also said that if you have written a role for a 50-year-old or a 60-year-old woman, then why are you casting and portraying 30-year-old girls as old? Why not take actors who have proven that they are really good, talented actors? Why are you not taking them now? Why do you think they are jaded?"

However, the actress is hopeful about the direction the industry is heading in. In recent years, more films have started to feature older female protagonists, and discussions around representation have become more common. Isha sees this as a step toward a more inclusive approach to storytelling, one where both youth and maturity have their place.