Actor Samir Soni had the sweetest words for his wife, Neelam Kothari, as she celebrated her birthday on Sunday. Taking to Instagram, the Baghban actor shared a heartwarming family photo featuring himself, Neelam, and their daughter Ahana, alongside a beautiful note filled with love and admiration.Samir wrote, “Happy birthday to the ‘Boss Lady’, our one woman army. A near perfect wife, mother, daughter and a friend. Thank you for all you do for us babe. Lots of love @neelamkotharisoni.”The post instantly melted hearts, with fans calling the couple “relationship goals.” Neelam responded playfully, commenting, “Thank you babe and finally you’ve agreed that I’m the boss .”
A love story that stood the test of time
Before finding each other, both Neelam and Samir had gone through difficult relationships. Samir was earlier married to model Rajlaxmi Khanvilkar, but their marriage ended within six months. Around the same time, Neelam tied the knot with industrialist Rishi Sethia, but they eventually parted ways due to irreconcilable differences.Fate, however, had other plans. After a short courtship, Neelam and Samir tied the knot in 2011, and two years later, they adopted their daughter Ahana in 2013 — a decision they’ve often described as life-changing and fulfilling.
Neelam on life with Samir: ‘He has no filter!’
In a past interview, Neelam revealed hilarious behind-the-scenes moments from Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, where convincing Samir to appear on camera was no easy task. She recalled, “The first day we shot with him, he walked in with his boxers and ganji. I said, at least wear pyjamas and a t-shirt! Finally, I convinced him to wear track pants and a tee.”At home, Neelam admits Samir’s unfiltered honesty keeps things lively. “Sometimes I get scared talking in front of him because nothing stays in his stomach. He has no filter. But he’s a clean soul — he just doesn’t realise it.”
