Meet actress who Dharmendra, Govinda's mother rejected as daughter-in-law, became second wife of TV star whose name is..., she is...
Many Bollywood women rose to stardom in the 1980s and 1990s, captivating audiences with their elegance and beauty. Today, we'll tell you about one such actress who has long been regarded as one of Bollywood's greatest. She was well-known for her chemistry with Govinda, with whom she did countless successful films. Let's identify who she is. Top Actress From 90s Era
We're talking about Neelam Kothari , who is still famous for dancing with Govinda to Aap Ke Aa Jane Se and playing superstar Salman Khan's sister in Hum Saath Saath Hain . Neelam Kothari appeared in numerous films opposite Govinda. There were rumors of their affair, but according to reports, Govinda's mother refused to accept the relationship. When Reports Came Out of Neelam Dating…
It has also been said that Neelam Kothari was in a relationship with Bobby Deol . They were dating even before he made his acting debut in 1995 with Barsaat . During that time, there were rumors that Dharmendra , Bobby Deol's father and Dharmendra's mother did not want him to marry Bollywood actress and after a while, couple broke up. It was years later that Neelam Kothari claimed that it was not the family that broke them, but that it was done mutually between both stars. Neelam's Failed Marriage and Second Marriage With…
Neelam Kothari fell in love and married Rishi Sethia , the son of a UK businessman, in 2000 and started living there. The marriage, however, did not endure very long. As per Neelam, she said that she was asked to alter her name, wear Indian attire, and give up non-vegetarian food and drink, which she first agreed to. However, she struggled to lose her identity and questioned the extent to which she should sacrifice and that is why she decided to leave her marriage with Rishi and return to India.
Neelam Kothari later tied the knot with renowned actor Samir Soni in 2011. Two years later, they adopted a daughter named Ahana. Before marrying Neelam Kothari, Samir Soni was married to actress-model Rajlakshmi Khanvilkar . The pair was married for six months before getting divorced.
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