New Season of “Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives” Introduces Delhi Stars
The third season of “Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives” has premiered, featuring new cast members from Delhi, including Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi, and Kalyani Saha Chawla. They join the original Mumbai cast of Maheep Kapoor, Seema Sajdeh, Bhavana Panday, and Neelam Kothari.
With the show now streaming on Netflix, it has already sparked considerable interest. As in previous seasons, the wives reveal intimate secrets about the luxurious lives of Bollywood. One episode features Neelam Kothari openly discussing her divorce, sharing unexpected insights.
Neelam Kothari Reflects on Her Divorce with Daughter
In a candid moment during an episode, Neelam, who is married to actor Samir Soni, spoke for the first time about her divorce from Rishi Sethia. During a conversation with Ektaa Kapoor, she recounted a painful moment when her daughter, Ahana, learned about the divorce online.
Neelam recalled returning home to find Ahana unusually quiet. Normally, the house buzzed with her daughter’s energy, but this time it was eerily silent. Ahana approached her, asking, “Mama, you never told me you were divorced.” Neelam was taken aback and struggled to respond, asking, “How do you know?” Ahana explained that she and her friends had Googled Neelam, and the first result revealed her divorce, leading to Neelam wishing her daughter had learned in a different way.
Neelam Opens Up About Identity Struggles
During her talk with Ekta Kapoor, Neelam became emotional as she discussed the difficulties she faced post-marriage. She mentioned the significant changes that came with relocating to a new country. “I was told to wear Indian clothes, give up meat, and avoid alcohol. I accepted all of that. Changing my name felt normal, but losing my identity was not,” she reflected. She recalled moments in public where people would recognize her as an actress, which made her question her own identity.
A Glimpse into Neelam Kothari’s Romantic History
Neelam Kothari, a popular Bollywood actress in the late 1980s and 1990s, gained fame at a young age. While she enjoyed considerable professional success, her romantic life was tumultuous.
In the 1990s, she had a brief relationship with Govinda that did not last. In October 2000, she married Rishi Sethia, a businessman’s son from the UK, but their marriage was short-lived. After a brief romance with actor Samir Soni, Neelam married him in 2011, and they adopted a daughter named Ahana in 2013.