Neelam Kothari reveals she played cupid in Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s love story, 'Both SRK-Gauri were big fans of mine'

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s romance is one of Bollywood’s most enduring real-life love stories, but few know that actress Neelam Kothari played an unintentional role in bringing the two together. The surprising revelation was made by Neelam herself while gracing the stage of Indian Idol during its special Season of Love celebrations.

‘One of the reasons Gauri and I got married is because of you’

As seen in the latest promo of the show, Neelam shared an interesting conversation she once had with Shah Rukh Khan. Recalling his words, she said, “A few months back Shah Rukh was telling me, ‘You know Neelam, one of the reasons Gauri and I got married is because of you.’”

She went on to explain how King Khan elaborated on the story behind the revelation. “He was telling me that when I was doing films, he was a big fan, and Gauri was also a big fan. So both of them used to watch my films together. So that's how the romance started. They went to watch Neelam's film together, and I did not know that.”

‘I had no idea my films played cupid’

Neelam further summed up the moment with a smile, adding, “So one of the reasons Shah Rukh and Gauri are together is because of me.” She admitted that she had no idea her films unknowingly played cupid in what would go on to become one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated love stories.

Neelam Kothari’s career and upcoming appearances

Neelam Kothari is best known for her work in romantic and family entertainers, particularly her hit on-screen pairing with Govinda in films such as Ilzaam (1986), Love 86 (1986), and Hatya (1988).



The actress was last seen in the OTT web series The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives. She will next be seen making a fun appearance on Akshay Kumar-hosted quiz reality show Wheel of Fortune, alongside her close friends Bhavna Panday and Maheep Kapoor.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”