Neelu Kohli (also Nilu Kohli) 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.
Early life She was born and brought up in Ranchi. Her mother was Meeta Dugal . She studied at Loreto Convent and Nirmala College.
Career Neelu Kohli began 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, Manmarziyan and to Jimmy Sheirgill Agni Pankh. In the OTT space, she was seen in Rashbhari and United Kacche, continuing to evolve with changing times.
Personal life She was married to Harminder Singh Kohli . Her husband, died 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.
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Notes Ref1999Dil Kya Kare2000TapishTara's mother2001Tere LiyeHero's motherStyleHero's mother2004AgnipankhHero's motherRunSidharth's mother2007Khanna & IyerKhartara P KhannaMP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar Paminder Kaur Pammi Singh2008Sat Sri AkalSimran's AuntYeh Mera India Jatin's Mother2009Aiyyo Paaji!Mrs.KohliLuck by Chance Mohini Aunty2010Break Ke BaadKamal GulatiHum Tum Aur Ghost Riya2011Jaana PehchanaAsha's friendPatiala House Harleen Chachi2012Housefull 2Dolly Kapoor2013Gori Tere Pyaar MeinDia Sharma's motherBoss Kamini Zorawar Singh2015Black HomeLove Exchange Mrs. KapoorIshq Ne Krazy Kiya Re 2017Hindi MediumMita's motherFukrey Returns Choocha's mother2018ManmarziyaanMausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyar Ke MotherPlus Minus MummyjiShort film2019Jhootha Kahin KaSonam's motherKitty Party2020Romeo Idiot Desi JulietMother2021Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?Sonam's mother2022JogiHarunderGoodbyeGeetaCourt KachehriSaroj Ka RishtaSaroj's aunt2024KakudaIndira's Mother2025Dhoom DhaamNandini Chadha
Television Year Title Role Notes Ref1995Aahat Season 3 Durga (Episode 13)2002BhabhiNanda Kukku Chabra 2003 Khushiyaan Charu2007Sangam Rano Bua2010Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi Rupinder HandaKaali – Ek Agnipariksha Babli2011Love U Zindagi Parmeet KaurPiya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage Rano Mehta2012Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek JunoonHarjeet KapoorNa Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch KahaIndu Bhatnagar2014Shastri SistersMinty SareenJamai Raja Anupama Khanna2015Mere Angne MeinSharmili Sinha2016Naamkarann Harleen Khanna2019Choti Sarrdaarni Vidita BajwaTera Kya Hoga Alia Principal Saudamini 2020Maddam Sir Bindu2022Yeh Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar Anjali Mathur 2025 Zyada Mat Udd Lovely
Web series Year Title Role Notes Ref2022Ghar Set Hai (Season 1 to 6 )Lakhan's Mother
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