Film Career
After her early childhood in Hong Kong, her family moved to Bangkok. Neelam was holidaying in Mumbai when she was approached by director Ramesh Behl. She decided to give acting a shot and performed in the film Jawaani in 1984 alongside Karan Shah (Tina Munim's nephew). But the film was a flop. She soldiered on ahead and became famous in 1986 for her role in the film Ilzaam opposite another debutante Govinda. She starred opposite Govinda in 14 movies and 8 were hits such as Love 86, Ilzaam (1986), Sindoor, Khudgarz (1987), Hatya (1988), Farz Ki Jung, Taaqatwar (1989) and Do Qaidi (1989). She had 3 hits opposite Chunkey Pandey like Khatron Ke Khiladi, Paap Ki Duniya of the 8 she did with him. However her career's biggest hit remains Ghar Ka Chiraag opposite Rajesh Khanna in 1989.
Box Office success eluded her from the early 1990s. Her roles, including the one in Ek Ladka Ek Ladki opposite Salman Khan and Parampara were her only successful film in 1990s. She was also noticed for her appearance in the 1998 film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, where she played herself as a VJ. In 1999, she appeared in supporting role in the multi-starrer family film Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United. Her last release was Kasam in 2001.
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