Neelam Kothari On Making A Bollywood Comeback: "Waiting For Shattering Offers"

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OCTOBER 16,2024

One of the most-awaited shows, Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives season 3, will soon stream on Netflix. Fans are in for some intense drama and sensational gossip. One of the actresses from the show, Neelam Kothari, was once a successful Hindi film actress.

She started her career with Jawani in 1984 and rose to fame with films like Love 86, Hatya, Agneepath, Hum Saath Saath Hai, and more. She moved away from Bollywood to shift her focus to jewelry design. However, two decades later, Neelam made her comeback with the Netflix reality show and even dabbled the OTT space with series like Masaba Masaba and Made in Heaven 2.

Now, Neelam Kothari has opened up about quitting her acting career at the peak of showbiz, why she hasn't signed any new projects, and making a comeback in Bollywood.

What made Neelam Kothari quit Bollywood?

The actress recalls being at the peak of her career, but the dip in the quality of work offered to her made her call quits with Bollywood altogether. However, she did sign up for a role that went on to be memorable.

She said, 'I was getting amazing offers and work and working with amazing directors and producers. I just felt that that was dipping. The quality of work that was coming my way was not what I was looking for."

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"And I said, instead of fading away, I'd rather just quit when I'm on top. A couple of years after I had quit, he called me and said, 'I'm making this film, 'Hum Saath Saath Hain', and I really want you to be part of this.' And I was like, 'Sooraj ji, but I've quit now. And I'm not doing it anymore'. He said, 'This one you have to do for me', and I couldn't refuse. And I'm so happy that I did it,' Neelam further added.

Neelam Kothari on making her Bollywood comeback

After solidifying her role in Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, Kothari went on to feature in shows like Masaba Masaba and Made in Heaven 2. However, she is yet to return to mainstream cinema.

When asked about the status, the actress said, 'It's not like I've been offered any earth-shattering roles or even series. I have been offered stuff, but not something that makes you say 'yes'. It's got to be something that interests me."

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"When I did season one, I was in that space. I was very keen to make a comeback and act again. Now my priorities are sort of shifting a little bit because I'm realizing that I am doing a fair bit and my daughter is also growing up. So why not hang with her a little more before she packs her bags and is off to college?' Neelam added.

The third season of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives will premiere on October 18 on Netflix.