Neelu Kohli Age, Wiki and Bio

Neelu Kohli

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/05/1964
Age59 years (died on 24, Mar, 2024)
BirthplaceRanchi, Jharkhand
Date of Death24/03/2024

Bio/Wiki

Other nameNilu Kohli

Physical Stats & More

Height161 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLoreto Convent School in Doranda, Ranchi, Jharkhand
College/UniversityNirmala College in Doranda, Ranchi, Jharkhand

Personal Life

ReligionSikhism
CasteKhatri
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesReading books

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date19/10/1986

Family

FatherName not known (Army personnel in the British Indian Army)
MotherName not known
SiblingsBrother - Bapti Singh (younger)
SpouseHarminder Singh Kohli (d. 24 March 2024; slipped on the bathroom floor)
ChildrenSon - Banveer Kohli, Daughter - Sahiba Kohli

Career

Debut
Film'Dil Kya Kare' (1999) (supporting role)
TV (Punjabi)'Nimmo Te Vimmo'
TV (Hindi)'Jai Hanuman' (1997-2000)
AwardsWon Best Actress Award at Success Stories Awards 2021

Favourites

DrinkCoffee, Tea (earl grey, cardamom)
ActorDiljit Dosanjh
FootwearMojaris (Juttis)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Neely Kohli is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in Hindi films.
In 2022, she appeared in the Hindi period drama film ‘Jogi.’
Her acting career started at 35 when she got her first offer at a dental clinic.
Neely acted in the Punjabi TV series ‘Nimmo Te Vimmo’ for her debut.
She gained popularity for her role in StarPlus’ show ‘Bhabhi’ and appeared in all 1400 episodes.
Neely made appearances in TV series like ‘Aahat’ and ‘C.I.D.’
She has starred in Bollywood films such as ‘Style’ and ‘Run.’
Neely enjoys meditating and practicing yoga.
She admires Guru Gobind Singh as her hero.
For breakfast, she would have one cup of coffee and a toast daily for over a decade.
Neely prefers black tea while working on film or TV show sets.
She collects various teas and toothpicks.
Neely buys souvenirs and fridge magnets when traveling.
Her regret is not acting alongside Irrfan Khan in 'Hindi Medium.'
Neely prefers working in TV commercials and has worked with brands like Pepsi and Rin.
She has appeared in films like 'MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar' and 'Patiala House.'
Her roles include Mrs. Kohli in the short film ‘Aiyyo Paaji!’
Neely appeared in TV shows like ‘Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage’ and ‘Madhubala: Ek Ishq Ek Junoon.’
In 2022, she starred in StarPlus’ TV show ‘Yeh Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar.’
Neely appeared in a documentary on the Kashmiri rock band Pragaash in 2017.
She was in the Punjabi film ‘Kitty Party’ in 2019 and 'Made in Heaven' web series in 2019.
In 2020, she starred in the thriller ‘Work from Home’ and in 'House Husband' in 2021.
Neely appeared in the 2022 TV mini-series ‘Ghar Set Hai.’
She is recognized for her motherly roles in various films and TV shows.
In 2022, she played Diljit Dosanjh's mother in the Netflix film ‘Jogi.’
She shared memories of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in an interview, discussing their impact on her family.
Neely finds success working on OTT platforms and cherishes this phase of her career.