Neelam Kothari (born 9 November 1968) is a former Indian actress and a jewellery designer. She was one of the leading and popular actresses of late 80s and 90s.Early Life
Neelam Kothari was born on November 9, 1968 in Hong Kong. As a child,
she learnt to play the keyboard & danced Jazz Ballet. Her family
has a traditional jewellery making business, making high class timeless
pieces for celebrities.
Film Career
After her early childhood in Hong Kong, her family moved to Bangkok.
Neelam was holidaying in Mumbai when she was approached by director
Ramesh Behl.[1] She decided to give acting a shot and performed in the film Jawaani in 1984 alongside Karan Shah (Tina Munim's nephew). But the film was a flop.[2] She soldiered on ahead and became famous in 1986 for her role in the film Ilzaam opposite another debutante Govinda. She starred opposite Govinda in 14 movies and 8 were hits such as Love 86, Ilzaam (1986), Sindoor, Khudgarz (1987), Hatya (1988), Farz Ki Jung, Taaqatwar (1989) and Do Qaidi
(1989). She had 3 hits opposite Chunkey Pandey like Khatron Ke Khiladi,
Paap Ki Duniya of the 8 she did with him. However her career's biggest
hit remains Ghar Ka Chiraag opposite Rajesh Khanna in 1989.
Box Office success eluded her from the early 1990s. Her roles, including the one in Ek Ladka Ek Ladki opposite Salman Khan and Parampara were her only successful film in 1990s. She was also noticed for her appearance in the 1998 film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, where she played herself as a VJ. In 1999, she appeared in supporting role in the multi-starrer family film Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United. Her last release was Kasam in 2001.
Jewellery Designing
Even while pursuing her career in acting, she was interested in
jewellery designing and involved in her family business. She pursued a
formal course in jewellery-designing in Mumbai and, after quitting films
in 2001, started out commercially on her own under the name of Neelam
Jewels.[3] She opened a showroom in Mumbai in 2004.[4]
Personal Life
Neelam Kothari with husband Sameer Soni at grace Kallista Spa opening.
She was once married to Rishi Sethia, son of a rich businessman from the U.K. She is now married to actor Samir Soni.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Kasam | ||
| 1999 | Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United | Sangeeta | |
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Herself VJ Neelam The Neelam Show | |
| 1997 | Mohabbat Aur Jung | ||
| 1996 | Ek Tha Raja | Shilpa | |
| Sauda | Jyoti | ||
| 1995 | Santaan | Asha | |
| Antim Nyay | Rekha | ||
| 1992 | Parampara | Sapna | |
| Ek Ladka Ek Ladki | Renu / Rani | ||
| Khule-Aam | Priya | ||
| Sahebzaade | Chinar | ||
| Laatsaab | Anju / Mona | ||
| 1991 | Kasak | Divya | |
| Ranbhoomi | Neelam | ||
| Indrajeet | Neelam | ||
| Afsana Pyaar Ka | Nikita | ||
| 1990 | Vishnu Devaa | ||
| Shankara | Seema | ||
| Doodh Ka Karz | Reshma | ||
| Chor Pe Mor | Ritu | ||
| Amiri Garibi | Jyoti | ||
| Agneepath | Siksha Chavan | ||
| Zakhm | Aarti | ||
| Billoo Badshah | Jyoti | ||
| Farz Ki Jung | Kavita | ||
| Dost Garibon Ka | Rekha | ||
| Gharana | Lalita | ||
| 1989 | Do Qaidi | Neelu | |
| Ghar Ka Chiraag | Kiran | ||
| Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | Rekha | ||
| Mitti Aur Sona | Anupama | ||
| 1988 | Taaqatwar | Bijli | |
| Hatya | Sapna | ||
| Waqt Ki Awaz | Dancer, Singer | ||
| Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | Jaya | ||
| Khatron Ke Khiladi | Sunita | ||
| Paap Ki Duniya | Aarti | ||
| Sindoor | Lalita Kapoor | ||
| 1987 | Aag Hi Aag | Aarti | |
| Khudgarz | Jyoti | ||
| 1986 | Ilzaam | Aarti | |
| Andaz Pyar Ka | |||
| Love 86 | Esha | ||
| 1984 | Jawani | Sanam |
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