Popular actress-cum-dancer, Neliima Azeem was earlier married to veteran actor, Pankaj Kapur. They were also blessed with a son, Shahid Kapoor. However, their marriage had ended in divorce. Afterwards, Neliima married Rajesh Khattar and welcomed a son, Ishaan Khatter into their lives. But Neliima’s second marriage was also short-lived, and they have also separated. Since then, Neliima has single-handedly taken care of her boys, and both Shahid and Ishaan have ventured into acting and crafted a niche for themselves.
Neliima Azeem recalls her sons’ reactions when she faced unpleasant experiences due to men
Now, in a candid conversation with Rashmi Uchil for the book, Raising Stars, Neliima Azeem was asked about her stance while raising her sons, Shahid Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, single-handedly. Neliima mentioned that she is proud of her sons as they became confident and responsible adults. Further, Neliima was heard revealing how Shahid and Ishaan were very protective of her from a young age. Recalling an incident from Shahid’s childhood, Neliima mentioned that a French guy once followed her while she was performing in Belgium. And when the whereabouts of the same incident reached Shahid’s ears, who was only six years old at that time, stood up in front of the French guy.
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