Neelam Kothariborn in Hong Kong, she entered Indian cinema at the age of 15 and starred in her debut film, Jawaani, a year later. Since then she has appeared in films like ‘Hum Saath-Saath Hain’, ‘Ilzaam’ and ‘Parampara’ among others and is widely recognized for her role in ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’ alongside Maheep Kapoor, Seema Sajdeh and Bhavana Pandey. In a recent episode of Food With Farah, Neelam and husband Sameer Soni he welcomed Farah into his home. Amidst talk of movies and reality TV, the ‘Main Hoon Na’ director gave viewers a sneak peek at the couple’s ‘huge’ residence.
Farah Khan react to the “huge” house.
The actress and Sameer’s home has an all-white exterior, but the moment one enters, it radiates warmth through soft yellow lighting and pastel-hued walls. When Farah walked in, she exclaimed, “Neelu, your house is so big. I want to tell you that this house is huge and it is beautiful.” “That is beautiful, but thoda chhota hai [It is beautiful, but it is slightly small]”, the actor replied.
Inside the living room and seating area
The living space follows an open floor plan, perfectly merging the drawing and dining areas. Next to a beige sofa, the living room houses a brown accent chair and another sofa placed on the opposite wall. Soft, muted tones paired with wooden furniture create a perfect setting for the pictures that Neelam often clicks and posts on Instagram. The space then opens up to a seating area with white and gray seating, accented with gray and pink cushions, with an elegant brown table bringing the whole area together. Neelam revealed that this place is her favorite place to have tea.
The entertainment room that gives “London vibes”
Neelam told Farah that they had transformed one of the rooms into a cozy entertainment room. Done up with dark wood paneling, a Chesterfield sofa, a comfy blue sofa, a center table and paintings, the room is the perfect place to make an entire series or a one-off franchise. As Neelam ushered Farah across the room, the choreographer commented, “London ka feel aa rha mereko [This is giving London vibes].“
A dedicated bar area and greenery around the house
The house also has a dedicated bar area, equipped with modern chairs and a wooden counter, giving the space a rustic charm and creating a lively environment for meetings. Neelam has adorned her home with indoor plants, bringing a splash of green to a muted color palette.
Exchange of gifts and a hearty meal end the visit
The video ended with a gift exchange session followed by a hearty meal. Neelam credited Farah as her inspiration for starting her channel, to which the director wished her continued success.