Neelam Kothari talks about her first failed marriage

Neelam Kothari recently opened up about her emotional journey following her first marriage to UK businessman Rishi Sethia, which took place in 2000. In an episode of 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives', she shared the struggles she faced, including being asked to change her name, dress in Indian clothes, and give up non-vegetarian food and alcohol to make the marriage work.
As reported in News18, Neelam opened up about her difficult first marriage to Rishi Sethia. She shared that she was asked to wear Indian clothes, give up non-vegetarian food, and alcohol, which she accepted. However, when it came to changing her name and identity, she felt it was too much. Neelam recalled moments in public where people would ask if she was "Neelam the actress," and she had to deny it, which deeply affected her. She became emotional, questioning why she allowed such changes in her life. Eventually, she decided to move back to India. Neelam also revealed that her daughter Ahana discovered her divorce online, which left her devastated. Neelam expressed that this was not how she wanted her daughter to learn about her past.
Neelam was a famous actress in the 1990s, known for her work with stars like Govinda. After her divorce from Rishi Sethia, she moved back to India and married Sameer Soni. Now, she is trying to make a comeback in Bollywood with new roles.