# Neelima Azeem

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Indian actress

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Neelima Azeem Azeem in 2013 Born (1958-12-02) 2 December 1958 (age 67) Patna, Bihar, India Occupation Actress Years active 1989–present Spouses Pankaj Kapur[1] ​ ​ (m. 1979; div. 1984)​ Rajesh Khattar[2] ​ ​ (m. 1990; div. 2001)​ Raza Ali Khan ​ ​ (m. 2004; div. 2009)​ [3] Children Shahid Kapoor Ishaan Khatter

**Neelima Azeem** (born 2 December 1958)[4] is an Indian actress, classical dancer and writer who works in [Bollywood](/source/Bollywood). She is the mother of actors [Shahid Kapoor](/source/Shahid_Kapoor) (from her marriage to actor [Pankaj Kapur](/source/Pankaj_Kapur)) and [Ishaan Khatter](/source/Ishaan_Khatter) (from her marriage to actor [Rajesh Khattar](/source/Rajesh_Khattar)).[5][6] She is known in India for her roles in television shows.

## Early life

Neelima Azeem's father was Anwar Azeem, a journalist and [Urdu](/source/Urdu) author from [Bihar](/source/Bihar), and her mother, Khadija, was a relative of [Khwaja Ahmad Abbas](/source/Khwaja_Ahmad_Abbas).[7] Azeem studied the Kathak form of Indian classical dance and was trained under [Birju Maharaj](/source/Birju_Maharaj) and [Munna Shukla](/source/Munna_Shukla).[5][6][8]

## Career

Azeem appears in both Hindi-language movies and in television series, she also did many historical and drama movies, [Phir Wahi Talash](/source/Phir_Wahi_Talash), [Amrapali](/source/Amrapali_(TV_series)), [The Sword of Tipu Sultan](/source/The_Sword_of_Tipu_Sultan) and [Junoon](/source/Junoon_(1994_TV_series)).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] In 2014, she performed at the PanchTatva annual Kathak festival organized by [Birju Maharaj](/source/Birju_Maharaj)'s Kalashram at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan Campus in Mumbai.[5] She also worked in the Hindi movie [Sadak](/source/Sadak) opposite Deepak Tijori.[9]

## Personal life

She married [Pankaj Kapur](/source/Pankaj_Kapur) in the year 1979 but they later divorced.[10] Her son [Shahid Kapoor](/source/Shahid_Kapoor) is a Bollywood actor.[11] She later married [Rajesh Khattar](/source/Rajesh_Khattar) and had a son [Ishaan Khatter](/source/Ishaan_Khatter) who is also a Bollywood actor.[12]

## Filmography

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### Films

Year Film Role Notes 2025 Saale Aashiq Gendhi Rewal 2018 The Illegal Mummy 2018 Blackmail Dolly's mother 2017 Sthir Guru of Belarusian girl learning Kathak Short film Screened at the 2017 Berlin Short Film Festival[13] 2017 Majaz- Ae Gham-e-Dil Kya Karun Nabi 2016 Alif Zahara Premièred in the Indian International Film Festival of Queensland 2013 Dehraadun Diary Mrs Thakur, Vishesh's mother 2012 Future To Bright Hai Ji Romila Motwani 2008 Yaari Mere Yaar Ki 2007 Just Married Ritika's Aunty 2003 Ishq Vishk Mrs. Mathur, Rajiv's mother 2003 Hum Hai Pyar Mein 2000 Kaala Mandir 1999 Sooryavansham Amitabh Bachchan's daughter-in-law 1997 Itihaas Naveli 1996 Hahakar Ragini 1996 Chhota Sa Ghar Agni 1994 Aaja Re O Sajna 1993 Dil Apna Preet Parai Neelima 1992 Karm Yodha Sameer's sister 1992 Nagin Aur Lootere Neelam 1991 Sadak Chanda 1990 Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro Mumtaz

### Television

Year Show Character Channel Notes 2010 Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein STAR One [14] 2007 Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein Devyani Star Plus [15] 2007 Dhoom Machaao Dhoom Disney Channel India [14] 2003 Kashmeer Munira Bhatt Star Plus 2002 Amrapali Doordarshan [16] 1998 Saans Ajit's estranged wife Star Plus 1996 Hina 1994 Did Not work in Shanti No role called 'Iravati' DD National 1994 Junoon Doordarshan 1993 Zameen Aasmaan Doordarshan 1993 Bible Ki Kahaniyan Rebecca DD National 1992 Talaash Doordarshan [14] 1990 The Sword of Tipu Sultan Mumtaz DD National 1990 Titli Shalini Doordarshan Tele film 1989 Phir Wahi Talash Shehnaz Doordarshan

### Web series

Year Title Role Platform Notes 2019 Mom & Co.[17] Suhasini Joshi The Zoom Studios 2019 Halala[18] Ullu on-demand streaming platform

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Happy birthday Ishaan Khatter: His 10 best family pics with Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput"](https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/happy-birthday-ishaan-khatter-his-10-best-family-pics-with-shahid-kapoor-mira-rajput/story-YHLzRJ0wXgzlo87ZHY4wRK.html). *Hindustan Times*. 1 November 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Beyhadh actor Rajesh Khattar blessed with baby boy at the age of 53"](https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/beyhadh-actor-rajesh-khattar-blessed-with-baby-boy-at-the-age-of-53-1593802-2019-08-31). *India Today*. 31 August 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Sanjay Dutt, Lucky Ali, Kishore Kumar - Meet the Bollywood stars who found love thrice in marriage"](https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/features/bollywood-stars-married-thrice/). *Bollywood Bubble*. 31 March 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Chaubey, Pranita (2 December 2020). ["Here's What Mira Rajput Wrote In Her Birthday Note For Mother-In-Law Neelima Azeem"](https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/heres-what-mira-rajput-wrote-in-her-birthday-note-for-mother-in-law-neelima-azeem-2333273). *NDTV.com*. Retrieved 23 July 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-auto1_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-auto1_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-auto1_5-2) ["Shahid Kapoor's mom Neelima Azeem back to stage after 40 years"](https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/neelima-azeem-kathak-pandit-birju-maharaj-shahid-kapoor-195552-2014-06-03). *India Today*. 3 June 2014.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-auto_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-auto_6-1) ["Meet Shahid Kapoor Family"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180804004616/http://www.lightscamerabollywood.com/shahid-kapoor-family-pics-with-ex-step-father-rajesh-khattar-half-brother-ishaan-khattar-and-mother-neelima-azeem/). Archived from [the original](http://www.lightscamerabollywood.com/shahid-kapoor-family-pics-with-ex-step-father-rajesh-khattar-half-brother-ishaan-khattar-and-mother-neelima-azeem/) on 4 August 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** KBR, Upala (13 June 2016). ["Like Shahid, Ishaan is a fabulous dancer, says mom Neelima Azim on his Bollywood debut"](https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-neelima-azim-opens-up-about-younger-son-ishan-khattar-s-bollywood-debut-2222943). *DNA India*. Retrieved 21 July 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Neelima Azeem"](https://www.veethi.com/india-people/neelima_azeem-profile-2581-14.htm). *veethi.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Bihar Urdu Youth Forum"](http://urduyouthforum.org/biography/biography-Neelima-Azeem.html).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Neelima Azeem opens up about her divorce from Pankaj Kapur when son Shahid Kapoor was 3.5 years old"](https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-neelima-azeem-opens-up-about-her-divorce-from-pankaj-kapur-when-son-shahid-kapoor-was-35-years-old-2889454). *DNA India*. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Neelima Azeem on relationship with son Shahid Kapoor, daughter-in-law Mira Rajput: 'He is honest and brave, she is my friend'"](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/neelima-azeem-relationship-with-son-shahid-kapoor-mira-rajput-he-is-honest-and-brave-she-is-my-friend-7271237/). *The Indian Express*. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Neelima Azeem on her failed marriages with Pankaj Kapur and Rajesh Khattar: 'Experienced grief, rejection, anxiety'"](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/neelima-azeem-on-her-failed-marriages-with-pankaj-kapur-and-rajesh-khattar-experienced-grief-rejection-anxiety-pain-101618223704481.html). *Hindustan Times*. 12 April 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["'Berlin Short Film Festival"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160707091422/http://www.berlinshort.com/festival/). Archived from [the original](http://www.berlinshort.com/festival/) on 7 July 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-tribuneindia.com_14-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-tribuneindia.com_14-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-tribuneindia.com_14-2) ["The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Dehradun Plus"](http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110208/dplus.htm#4). *www.tribuneindia.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-TimesOfIndia_15-0)** ["Neelima Azeem returns to TV serials - Times of India"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/Neelima-Azeem-returns-to-TV-serials/articleshow/2220529.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. 21 July 2007.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Another historical serial on DD"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060339/http://hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/07/15/stories/2002071500710200.htm). *[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)*. 15 July 2002. Archived from [the original](http://hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/07/15/stories/2002071500710200.htm) on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Actor Neelima Azeem Makes a Comeback with Web Series Mom & Co"](https://www.news18.com/news/movies/actor-neelima-azeem-makes-a-comeback-with-web-series-mom-co-2049955.html). *www.news18.com*. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-India_Today_18-0)** ["Halala actress Shafaq Naaz opens up about steamy sex scene in web series: I was very hesitant"](https://www.indiatoday.in/television/web-series/story/halala-actress-shafaq-naaz-opens-up-about-steamy-sex-scene-in-web-series-i-was-very-hesitant-1503249-2019-04-16). *India Today*. 16 April 2019.

## External links

- [Neelima Azeem](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0624191/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [Neelima Azeem](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/neelima-azim/) at [Bollywood Hungama](/source/Bollywood_Hungama)

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