Neelu Kohli

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.

She was born and brought up in Ranchi. Her mother was Meeta Dugal. She studied at Loreto Convent and Nirmala College. She was married to Harminder Singh Kohli.

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.

Kohli's husband, Harminder Singh Kohli, 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.