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Isabelle Kaif: Interesting facts about Katrina Kaif’s sister

TNN | Last updated on - Aug 29, 2018, 18:09 IST
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Salman Khan did not recommend Isabelle Kaif for ‘Time To Dance’?

Katrina Kaif’s younger sister Isabelle is all set to play the leading lady in ‘Time to Dance’ opposite Sooraj Pancholi and rumours mills were abuzz for the longest time that Isa was recommended by Salman Khan. In a fresh development, during the promotional interactions of ‘Race 3’, on being asked how Isabelle came to be cast in the movie, Remo, who also happens to be the producer of ‘Time to Dance’, reportedly said that he was looking for a fresh face and someone who would be good at dancing, since the film is based on dance mostly.

Remo revealed how an industry aide recommended her name and told him that she is indeed a good dancer. The ‘ABCD’ director said that this is when they approached Isabelle, and through auditions, they decided to take her in the film. Remo, a talented dancer himself, vouched for Isabelle’s dance skills as he reportedly said that she is a good dancer and above all, she also works very hard. Reacting to Salman’s involvement in her casting, Remo reportedly said that it is not true and he came to know about Isabelle getting the role much later.

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Isabelle Kaif to start shooting for dance film with Sooraj Pancholi in April?

Katrina Kaif’s Isabelle Kaif has been in town for quite some time now, setting rumour mills abuzz with speculations about her impending Bollywood debut. According to the latest reports, Kat's sister has been confirmed as the lead opposite Sooraj Pancholi in Stanley D’costa’s dance film ‘Time To Dance'.
D’costa will also be making his directorial debut with this film which is set to be shot in London in the second half of April over a 50-day schedule. Isabelle and Sooraj are reportedly practising different dance forms for their parts in the film. While Isabelle will play a Latin ballroom dancer, Sooraj will reportedly be seen as a street dancer self-trained in Salsa, Zumba and Bachata.
The film will reportedly showcase a very wide variety of dance forms ranging from Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive.
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Isabelle Kaif: Interesting facts about Katrina Kaif’s sister

Katrina Kaif is all set to join the bandwagon of people who have been accused of promoting nepotism in Bollywood as her baby sister Isabelle Kaif is all set to make her big debut in Bollywood. And what is rather not surprising is the person behind Isabelle’s big break is none other than Salman Khan, who is a Godfather for many in the industry already. While she is all set to take her first step in Bollywood, we give you a rundown of some interesting facts about the star sister...
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Bollywood debut opposite Sooraj Pancholi?

Katrina Kaif's sister Isabelle Kaif has finally grabbed her Bollywood debut. Reports suggest that she will be starring alongside Sooraj Pancholi in a dance film 'Time To Dance' which will be directed by Remo D'Souza's assistant director Stanley D'Costa.
Reportedly, Isabelle has a penchant for dance and upon seeing dancing in films, she realised this is what she would like to do. The star sister has also been signed by a beauty brand as their brand ambassador and is now prepping for the film which is expected to go on floors in May this year.
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Acting debut

Although Isabelle is yet to make her Bollywood debut, not many know that this is not her first film. The star sister has been earlier seen in Salman Khan’s Canadian productional venture ‘Dr. Cabbie’ opposite Kunal Nayyar.
The film was about an Indian student played by Kunal Nayyar of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ fame who don’t get to study medicines in Canada and starts driving cabs in order to survive there. The film also has Vinay Virmani in a key role.
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Trained and tested

Isabelle, who started modelling since the age of 14, has taken an acting course at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute of New York. 7.
Interestingly, Isabel studied at the same acting institute where her sister Katrina’s alleged ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor studied. She has been training as an actor and dancer for years now.
Speaking about her baby sister, Katrina had reportedly said that Isabelle started her career with an English film because she is comfortable with it and that it will always be her decision if she wishes to come into Bollywood. Katrina added that Isabelle is talented and confident and she is sure she will get work on her own.
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Work experience

Isabelle has proved her acting abilities elsewhere too. She even reportedly acted in a short film directed by Steven Roy Thomas. The short film also featured Harshvardhan Kapoor named ‘Coming Home’.
The young star sister is also reportedly said to have also worked as an assistant director for the movie ‘Summum Bonum’ in 2014.
The London based model is known to have a fondness for the arts. She comes from an extensive background in theatre and has also co-founded a production company.
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Family matters

Born to a Kashmiri businessman father Mohammed Kaif and a British mother Susanna Turquotte, Isabelle Kaif has six sisters namely Katrina Kaif, Melissa Kaif, Sonia Kaif, Natasha Kaif, Christine Kaif, and Stephanie Kaif while only one brother named Michael Kaif.
Katrina, who has successfully made her mark in Bollywood, reportedly serves as an inspiration to her baby sister. Isabelle had earlier reportedly said that she is inspired by Katrina and that she is a great role model to look up to.

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