Neelam Kothari was born on March 3, 1968 in India. She is an actress, known for Hatya (1988), Agneepath (1990) and Laat Saab (1992). She has been married to Samir Soni since January 24, 2011. She was previously married to Rishi Sethia.
Neelam Kothari
Movies
Afsana Pyar Ka
Animosity has existed between the families of Raj and Nikita’s respective fathers. But their children have grown up without any knowledge of this animosity. They meet in college, and after a few misunderstandings both fall in love with each other. They plan to marry, and accordingly inform their respective families…
Songs
Hum Saath Saath Hain
The trials and challenges of a joint family in India, whose parents are Ramkishen and second wife Mamta, and have three sons and a married daughter. The eldest son is handicapped since birth, and is from Ramkishen’s first wife. Mamta, the second wife, hates him, and like Kaikeyi in Ramayana…
Ilzaam
Ajay is a street dancer and while people are watching his dance his fellow members manage to rob their houses.One day he decides to quit it as he was forcefully bought into this.Ajay saves Laxmi from goons following which she takes him to his house.Laxmi’s mother and her older brother…
Fun Facts
Was once related to Feroz and Fardeen Khan through marriage. Neelam's ex husband Rishi Sethia, is the nephew of Rajendra Sethia. Rajendra Sethia was married to Fardeen Khan's half sister Sonia Sethia. (Sahani).
Came to Bombay in 1983 to visit her grandparents. She made friends with Shrishti Behl who lived in the same apartment building as her grandparents. They became good friends playing tennis every day. Shrishti's father was famous Bollywood director Ramesh Behl.After seeing Neelam, he kept insisting she star in his new film Jawaani. Neelam's parents refused as they were not interested in Hindi films. Finally they consented and Neelam signed the film.
Mother's name is Parveen Kothari .
Was engaged to Govinda in 1986. But Govinda's mother was against the relationship.
Was engaged to Bobby Deol.
Could not speak Hindi when she entered films in 1984.
Aunt is actress Kati (Ketty) Irani. She starred in several films. Kati was engaged to actor Mahesh Anand in 1991.
Brother is the world famous Afsheen (Sunny) Kothari. Owner of the world renown and famous E.S.C.Inc in New York. Afsheen has won many awards for his dedicated work. He has been seen on several talk shows.
Father Shishir Kothari was a famous jeweler.
Sister in law name is Anne Kothari.
Maternal aunt name is Shehnaz Irani. She was a struggling actress in the 1970's and early 80's. Another maternal aunt is Mona. A maternal uncle named Merwan.
Starrred in the shelved film Khoon Jawab Degaa (1989). Starring Chunky Pandey, Sumeet Saigal,Neelam,Vinod Mehra, Aruna Irani, Sudha Chandran. Produced by R.K.Handa.Directed by Sisir Misra .The film was eventually shelved due to Neelam not giving dates . She claimed Sisir Mishtra gave her a raw deal in Biloo Badshah. She was unhappy how her role shaped up.
Starred in the shelved movie Dharti Pe Swarg (1987) Starring Govinda, Brando Bakshi, Neelam.
Quotes
I was 26 years younger to Superstar Rajesh Khanna Saab. But my chemistry with him in Ghar Ka Chirag was so excellent that our pair was appreciated by the audience and critics alike. Ghar Ka Chirag remains the biggest hit of my career. Then the 8 hits with Govinda and 3 with Chunky Pandey.