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Full Name | Neelam Kothari Soni [1]Instagram |
Profession(s) | Actress, Jewellery Designer |
Famous Role | ‘Kiran’ in the 1989 Bollywood film “Ghar Ka Chiraag” |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 165 cm in meters– 1.65 m in feet & inches– 5’ 5” |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Brown |
Career | |
Debut | Film: Jawaani (1984) as ‘Sanam’ Web Series: Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives (2020) as ‘Herself’ |
Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Blackswan Award for Women Empowerment (2019) • Iconic Achievers Award for Most Promising Jeweller of The Year (2019) • Global Spa Fit and Fab Jeweller Award (2019) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 9 November 1967 (Thursday) |
Age (as of 2020) | 53 Years |
Birthplace | Hong Kong |
Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Hong Kong |
School | Island School, Hong Kong |
Ethnicity | Gujarati-Iranian [2]Indian Express |
Hobbies | Cooking, Travelling |
Controversy | On 5 April 2018, Neelam, along with “Hum Saath Saath Hain” co-stars Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, and Sonali Bendre, was acquitted by Jodhpur High Court in the 1998 blackbuck killing case in which Salman Khan was convicted and was sentenced to 5-year jail; Magistrate Dev Kumar Khatri pronounced the verdict. [3]The Economic Times |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Boyfriends | • Bobby Deol (Actor) • Salman Khan (Rumoured; Actor) • Samir Soni (Actor) |
Marriage Date | • First Marriage to Rishi Sethia: Year 2000 • Second Marriage to Sameer Soni: Year 2011 |
Family | |
Husband/Spouse | • Rishi Sethia (son of a UK based businessman; Divorced) • Samir Soni |
Children | Son– None Daughter– Ahana |
Parents | Father– Shishir Kothari (Businessman) Mother– Parveen Kothari (Former Model) |
Siblings | Brother– Afsheen Kothari Sister– None |
Favourite Things | |
Cuisine | Chinese |
Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Neelam Kothari
- Neelam Kothari transitioned from being an Indian actress to becoming a renowned jewellery designer.
- was raised in a privileged household in Hong Kong. Neelam Kothari
- During her time in school, she belonged to Rutherford house.
- Afterwards, her family relocated from Hong Kong to Bangkok.
- Since childhood, Neelam has been skilled in playing the Keyboard. Additionally, during her early years, she received training in the Jazz and Ballet dance styles.
- During her holiday in Mumbai, Neelam was approached by the renowned film director Ramesh Behl to star in his movie “Jawaani” (1984).
- Despite the underperformance of her debut film “Jawaani” at the box office, Neelam received offers for movies such as “Andaz Pyar Ka” (1986), “Khudgarz” (1987), “Khatron Ke Khiladi” (1988), “Sindoor” (1988), and “Gharana” (1989).
- In the year 1989, she gained immense popularity after starring as ‘Kiran’ in the film “Ghar Ka Chiraaz.”
- In addition, Neelam Kothari has made appearances in various Bollywood films such as “Agneepath” (1990), “Indrajeet” (1991), “Santaan” (1995), “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998), and “Hum Saath Saath Hain” (1999).
- Neelam decided to end her acting career and embark on a new journey as a jewellery designer in 2001.
- Neelam Kothari Fine Jewels, a jewellery store in Mumbai, was established by Kothari in 2011. Neelam Kothari herself can be seen managing her own store in Mumbai.
- In 1984, Neelam embarked on her acting journey without any knowledge of the Hindi language.
- Neelam Kothari graces the cover of Better Homes & Gardens magazine.
- Neelam Kothari is a passionate dog enthusiast who proudly owns a pet dog called Casper. She recently shared a delightful Instagram post showcasing her love for dogs.
- Neelam Kothari is a close friend of Ekta Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, and Seema Khan. She is often seen with Maheep Kapoor and Seema Khan.
- During an interview, Neelam revealed that the initial vehicle she purchased using her own funds was a Maruti 1000 in a captivating dark blue shade.
- Out of the 14 movies she starred in alongside Govinda, 8 of them achieved great success.
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