Director and choreographer Farah Khan dropped a surprising revelation during a recent visit to the actress Neelam Kothari and her actor husband Samir Soni in Mumbai, she created her popular music on YouTube along with cook. Dilip. As a result, the two veterans share a bond that few people know about.
Farah Khan reveals family relationship ‘nobody knows’
Speaking on the tour, Farah Khan told viewers, “Tell everyone. Neelam and I are related. No one knows this. We are cousins. But not by blood. Neelam’s mother’s sister is my aunt.”Neelam Kothari then stepped in to explain the reality of the relationship, adding, “My aunt Mona is married to her uncle. Saroj uncle.”
Farah Khan remembers teaching Neelam dance in Hong Kong
The two also take a trip down memory lane, with Farah recalling how she was sent to teach Neelam to dance during the actress’ first film, only to have the lesson take a different direction. Farah also said: “When Neelam came to Hong Kong for the first time, my aunt sent me to teach her. I used to dance and was crushed. I was sent to teach her.”“Neelam fondly recalled the memory, saying, “I remember you teaching me the Michael Jackson steps. The Moonwalk. All the Michael Jackson steps.”Farah Khan also revealed that after many years, their professional paths crossed again when she composed Neelam’s song in the film “Laat Saab”, along with actor Jackie Shroff.
Neelam Kothari is a love story by Samir Soni
Beyond family revelations, Neelam and Samir’s relationship has its own history. Samir was previously married to model Rajlaxmi Khanvilkar, although the two separated just six months into their marriage. For Neelam too, this was her second marriage as she was previously married to Rishi Sethia in 2000, and the couple divorced within a few years, citing irreconcilable differences.Neelam was also rumored to be dating actor Bobby Deol at one point. After going through their ups and downs in love, Neelam and Samir finally find a way to be together.