Neelam Kothari Biography

Neelam Kothari Height, Husband, Family, Biography, & More

Neelam Kothari debuted in the Hindi-language film “Jawaani” as Sanam Malhotra, and is now recognized as both an Indian jewelry designer and actress. She has appeared in a number of movies since her debut, including Love 86.

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Family

Neelam Kothari’s parents are Shishir Kothari, a businessman, and Parveen Kothari, a former model. She has an elder brother named Afsheen Kothari. Neelam Kothari was previously in a relationship with Bollywood actor Bobby Deol for about five years before they ended their relationship. Additionally, there were rumors that she had a romantic involvement with Salman Khan.

In 2000, Neelam Kothari married Rishi Sethia, the son of a UK-based businessman. However, the couple got divorced after a few years of marriage. Neelam Kothari later found love with actor and model Sameer Soni, and they got married in 2011. The couple adopted a girl named Ahana on 2nd September 2013.

Shishir Kothari Neelam Kothari Father

Parveen Kothari Neelam Kothari Mother

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Rishi Sethia Neelam Kothari’s First Husband

Samir Soni Neelam Kothari’s Second Husband

Ahana Neelam Kothari Daughter

Bobby Deol Neelam Kothari’s Boyfriend

Salman Khan Neelam Kothari’s Boyfriend

Early Life

Neelam Kothari Soni was born in Hong Kong to a Gujarati Indian father, Shishir Kothari, and an Iranian mother, Parveen Kothari. During her childhood, Neelam learned to play the keyboard and practiced Jazz Ballet. Her family has a long-standing tradition of crafting high-end jewelry. She received her education at Island School and was a member of Rutherford House.

During her teenage years, Neelam’s family relocated to Bangkok. It was during a holiday trip to Mumbai that she was approached by director Ramesh Behl, who offered her a role in his film Jawaani (1984) opposite Karan Shah, Tina Munim’s nephew. Neelam decided to try her luck in acting and accepted the offer, marking the beginning of her acting career.

Education

Neelam Kothari attended Island School, which is a co-educational international school situated in Hong Kong. While studying there, she was a member of the Rutherford House.

Personal Life

That is correct. Neelam Kothari got married to Rishi Sethia, the son of a UK-based businessman, in October 2000, but the couple got divorced after a short period of time. She then had a brief relationship with actor Sameer Soni before tying the knot with him in 2011. In 2013, they adopted a daughter and named her Ahana.

Yes, that is correct. In 1998, Neelam Kothari, along with her co-stars Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, and Tabu, was charged with violating the Wildlife Act and the IPC for their alleged involvement in the poaching of two blackbucks in Kankani during the filming of Hum Saath Saath Hain. In 2018, she was acquitted by the CJM court in Jodhpur on 5th April, ending the long-standing legal battle.

Career

Acting

Yes, that is correct. Neelam Kothari’s debut film, Jawaani (1984), may not have been a big commercial success, but her performance was noticed, and she started receiving many offers. She gained popularity from her role in the film Ilzaam (1986) opposite Govinda, who was also a debutant at that time.

Their on-screen pairing became very popular, and they went on to work on a total of 14 movies together. Some of their bigger hits include Love 86 (1986), Khudgarz (1987), Hatya (1988), and Taaqatwar (1989).

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Filmography

Television

Net worth

It is difficult to say if Neelam Kothari is the “unassailable actress” of Bollywood cinema, as opinions on that may vary. However, it is true that she has multiple sources of income, including movies, shows, endorsements, and business investments.

As of 2023, her net worth is estimated to be between $1 to $5 million, which is equivalent to 7 to 35 crore Indian Rupees. Her monthly salary is estimated to be around 1 lakh or more in Indian Rupees.

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