Neelam Kothari, a prominent name among the actresses of the 90s, remains a favourite for her beauty and acting. Alongside her professional success, Neelam’s personal life has often been in the spotlight. Recently, the actress opened up about rumours and shared her side of the story.
Neelam Breaks Silence on Govinda Relationship Rumors
Neelam Kothari recently addressed speculations about her relationship with Govinda in an interview with Hauterfly. She clarified: “I was never romantically involved with my co-star. The media exaggerated it. Back then, without social media, we feared the power of the pen. If you did two or three films with someone, rumours of dating would inevitably surface.”
Govinda and Neelam’s on-screen chemistry in hits like Love 86, Ilzaam, Khudgarz, and Gharana fueled such rumours. However, Neelam has dismissed them as baseless, adding a new perspective to the narrative.
Career Highlights and Life Beyond Films
Neelam, who debuted in 1984 with Jawani, gained attention with Ilzaam (1986). Despite no major commercial hits, she starred in films like Sindoor, Taaqatwar, and Hum Saath Saath Hain. Her last film, Kasam, released in 2001, marked the end of her Bollywood journey until her comeback in Netflix’s Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives.
Marriages and Emotional Revelations
Neelam has been married twice. Her first marriage to UK-based industrialist Rishi Sethia in 2000 ended in divorce in 2002. Neelam later married actor Samir Soni in 2011, and the couple adopted a daughter, Ahana, in 2013.
In Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, Neelam shared an emotional moment with Ekta Kapoor, revealing how her daughter discovered her first marriage via Google. She expressed regret, wishing to discuss it with Ahana when the time was right. Neelam also detailed her difficult experience with Rishi Sethia, who discouraged her from acting and imposed traditional expectations on her.
Who Is Rishi Sethia?
Rishi Sethia belongs to one of the richest Asian families in the UK, with a net worth of ₹65,000 crore. His family runs luxury tea brands, hotels, and restaurants worldwide, contributing to their wealth and legacy.
Through her journey, Neelam Kothari has remained a strong and inspiring figure, gracefully navigating personal and professional challenges.
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