Neelu Kohli
{{Short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2015}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Neelu Kohli
| image = File:Neelu Kohli.jpg
| caption = Kohli in 2025
| birth_name = Neelu Dugal
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
| nationality = Indian
| alma mater = Nirmala College
|spouse = Harminder Singh Kohli (Death)
|mother = Meeta Dugal
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 1999–present
| death_date =
| known_for = Shastri Sisters
}}
Neelu Kohli (also Nilu Kohli{{Cite news |title=Nilu Kohli: Five years ago, I reached a saturation point in television & decided to dabble in other mediums as well |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/nilu-kohli-five-years-ago-i-reached-a-saturation-point-in-television-decided-to-dabble-in-other-mediums-as-well/articleshow/89969306.cms |website=The Times of India |last=Doshi |first=Hasti |date=3 March 2022 }}) is an Indian film and television actress. She has done many roles in Indian television series, like Sangam, Naamkaran, Mere Angne Mein, Maddam Sir and Choti Sarrdaarni. She has also worked in Hindi films such as Housefull 2, Hindi Medium and Patiala House.{{Cite news|url=https://www.m.khaskhabar.com//news.php/television-news-nilu-kohli-opens-up-on-why-her-show-yeh-jhuki-jhuki-si-nazar-is-going-off-air-news-hindi-1-516459-KKN.html?short_url=television-news-nilu-kohli-opens-up-on-why-her-show-yeh-jhuki-jhuki-si-nazar-is-going-off-air-news-hindi-1-516459-KKN|title=नीलू कोहली ने शो 'ये झुकी झुकी सी नजर' को लेकर दी अपनी प्रतिक्रिया|publisher=khaskhabar|date=1 June 2022|access-date=}}{{Cite news |title=Chance acting venture changes life - Neelu Kohli still finds herself close to state capital |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/chance-acting-venture-changes-life-neelu-kohli-still-finds-herself-close-to-state-capital/cid/710448 |website=The Telegraph |date=2 May 2007 }}
Early life
She was born and brought up in Ranchi. Her mother was Meeta Dugal. She studied at Loreto Convent and Nirmala College. She was married to Harminder Singh Kohli.
Career
Neelu Kohli is a versatile Indian actress with over three decades of experience across television, films and web series. She began her journey in the 1990s with shows like Aahat and Bhabhi, and became known for her strong supporting roles in popular shows like Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, Shastri Sisters, and Choti Sarrdaarni.
In films, she has featured in Patiala House (film), Shershaah, Runway 34, Housefull 2, and Fukrey Returns, portraying diverse maternal and character roles with depth. She has played mother to Abhishek Bachchan in Run and to Jimmy Sheirgill Agni Pankh. In the OTT space, she was seen in Rashbhari and United Kacche, continuing to evolve with changing times.
Beginning her acting career at the age of 35, kohli defied norms and carved out a stable, respected place in the Indian entertainment industry.{{cite web |title=Neelu Kohli: I have not quit acting |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/neelu-kohli-i-have-not-quit-acting/articleshow/101071788.cms |website=The Times of India |date=17 June 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Sur |first1=Prateek |title=Neelu Kohli: Just A Certain Section Of Actors Get Major Chunk Of Money Where They’ve Sprawling Houses And Fancy Cars |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/amp/story/art-entertainment/neelu-kohli-just-a-certain-section-of-actors-get-major-chunk-of-money-where-they-ve-sprawling-houses-and-fancy-cars-news-236397 |website=Outlook India |language=en |date=10 November 2022}}{{cite web |last1=Manik |first1=Bose |title=Chance acting venture changes life - Neelu Kohli still finds herself close to state capital |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/chance-acting-venture-changes-life-neelu-kohli-still-finds-herself-close-to-state-capital/cid/710448}}
Personal life
Kohli's husband, Harminder Singh Kohli, passed away on March 24, 2023, due to cardiac arrest. He collapsed in the bathroom and was found by their daughter. Despite efforts, he died before reaching the hospital. Nilu and Harminder were married in 1986, and they had two children: Banveer (Saheb) Singh Kohli, who is married to Tripti Kohli, and Sahiba Kohli Merchant.{{cite web |title=Actor Nilu Kohli's husband Harminder Singh Kohli found dead in washroom |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/actor-nilu-kohli-s-husband-found-dead-in-washroom-101679744986579.html}}{{cite web |title=Nilu Kohli opens up on her husband’s death for the first time: Wish our family were allowed to grieve privately (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/choti-sarrdaarni-actor-nilu-kohli-mourns-husband-s-death-due-to-cardiac-failure-it-s-actually-a-physical-pain-101681104980973.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en-us |date=10 April 2023}}{{cite web |title=Choti Sarrdaarni actress Nilu Kohli’s husband dies after falling in bathroom; Daughter confirms |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/choti-sarrdaarni-actress-nilu-kohlis-husband-dies-after-falling-in-bathroom-daughter-confirms/articleshow/98990686.cms?from=mdr |website=The Economic Times |date=25 March 2023}}
Filmography
=Films=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes ! Ref |
|---|
| 1999
| | | |
| 2000
|Tapish |Tara's mother | | |
| rowspan="2"|2001
|Hero's mother | | |
| Style
|Hero's mother | | |
| rowspan="2" |2004
|Hero's mother | | |
| Run
|Sidharth's mother | | |
| rowspan="2"|2007
|Khanna & Iyer |Khartara P Khanna | | |
| MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar
| Paminder Kaur Pammi Singh | | |
| rowspan="2"|2008
|Sat Sri Akal |Simran's Aunt | | |
| Yeh Mera India
| Jatin's Mother | | |
| rowspan="2"|2009
|Aiyyo Paaji! |Mrs.Kohli | | |
| Luck by Chance
| Mohini Aunty | | |
| rowspan="2"|2010
|Kamal Gulati | | |
| Hum Tum Aur Ghost
| Riya | | |
| rowspan="2"|2011
|Asha's friend | | |
| Patiala House
| Harleen Chachi | | |
| 2012
|Dolly Kapoor | | |
| rowspan="2"|2013
|Dia Sharma's mother | | |
| Boss
| Kamini Zorawar Singh | | |
| rowspan="2"|2015
| | | |
| Love Exchange
| Mrs. Kapoor | | |
| rowspan="2"|2017
|Mita's mother | | |
| Fukrey Returns
| Choocha's mother | | |
| rowspan="3"|2018
| | |
| Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyar Ke
| Mother | | |
| Plus Minus (short film)
| Mummyji | | |
| rowspan="2"|2019
|Sonam's mother | | |
| Kitty Party
| | | |
| 2020
|Romeo Idiot Desi Juliet |Mother | | |
| 2021
|Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai? |Sonam's mother | | |
| rowspan="4"|2022
|Jogi |Harunder | | |
| Goodbye
|Geeta | | |
| Court Kachehri
| | |
| Saroj Ka Rishta
|Saroj's aunt | | |
| 2024
|Indira's Mother | | |
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes ! Ref |
|---|
| 1995
|Aahat Season 3 |Durga (Episode 13) | | |
| 2002
|Nanda Kukku Chabra | | |
| 2003
| Charu | | |
| 2007
|Rano Bua | | |
| rowspan="2"|2010
|Rupinder Handa | | |
| Kaali – Ek Agnipariksha
|Babli | | |
| rowspan="2"|2011
|Parmeet Kaur | | |
| Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage
|Rano Mehta | | |
| rowspan="2"|2012
|Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon |Harjeet Kapoor | | |
| Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha
|Indu Bhatnagar | | |
| rowspan="2"|2014
|Minty Sareen | | |
| Jamai Raja
| Anupama Khanna | | |
| 2015
|Sharmili Sinha | | |
| 2016
| Harleen Khanna | | |
| rowspan="2"|2019
| Vidita Bajwa | | |
| Tera Kya Hoga Alia
|Principal Saudamini | | |
| 2020
| Bindu | | |
| 2022
| Anjali Mathur | | |
| 2025
| Lovely | | |
= Web series =
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes ! Ref |
|---|
| 2022
|Ghar Set Hai (Season 1 to 6 ) |Lakhan's Mother | |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|1572643}}
- {{instagram|nilukohli}}
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Category:People from Chandigarh
Category:Indian film actresses
Category:Indian television actresses
Category:Indian soap opera actresses
Category:Indian web series actresses
Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema
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