First Marriage: Neelam Kothari was married to businessman Rishi Sethia in 2000.
Challenging Relationship: She described her marriage as toxic due to controlling behavior from her husband.
Pressure to Change: Neelam was asked to change her lifestyle, including wearing only traditional clothes and giving up non-vegetarian food.
Loss of Identity: She felt she was losing her sense of self, even denying she was an actress to make the marriage work.
Decision to End Marriage: Despite her efforts, Neelam realized she couldn’t continue in a relationship that demanded her to give up who she was.
Daughter’s Discovery: Her daughter Ahana learned about the divorce online, which deeply affected Neelam.
Emotional Moment: When Ahana asked her about the divorce, Neelam was heartbroken and felt unprepared for the conversation.
Second Marriage: Neelam later married actor Samir Soni in 2011, moving forward with her life.
Adopting Ahana: In 2013, Neelam and Samir adopted their daughter Ahana, completing their family.
Empowering Message: Neelam encouraged women to stay true to themselves and not lose their identity in relationships.