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Deepti Naval

Acting Born Feb 3, 1952 Amritsar, Punjab, India 24 credits

Biography

Deepti Naval , actress, director, and writer, predominantly active in Hindi cinema.

Her major contribution has been in the area of art cinema, winning critical acclaim for her sensitive and 'close to life' characters that emphasized the changing roles of women in India.

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Known for

Film

Raat Akeli Hai - The Bansal Murders

as Guru Maa
Film

Lion

as Saroj Sood

Full filmography

  • Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself
  • Raat Akeli Hai - The Bansal Murders (2025) as Guru Maa
  • Lion (2016) as Saroj Sood
  • Criminal Justice (2019)
  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) as Rahila Qureshi
  • B.A. Pass (2012) as Mrs. Suhasini
  • Bang Bang! (2014) as Rajveer's mother
  • Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors (2020) as Mrs. Viji Chandra
  • Pawan & Pooja (2020) as Pooja Kalra
  • Shakti: The Power (2002) as Shekhar's Mother
  • Yalgaar (1992) as Sunita
  • NH10 (2015) as Ammaji
  • Mahabharat (2013) as Kunti (voice)
  • Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (1995) as Rama Oberoi
  • Tevar (2015) as Pintoo's Mother
  • Hum Paanch (1980) as Lajiya
  • Inkaar (2013) as Mrs. Kamdhar
  • Saudagar (1991) as Aarti
  • Holi (1984)
  • Ghar Ho To Aisa (1990) as Sharda
  • Mirch Masala (1987) as Saraswati
  • Jai Vikraanta (1995) as Harnam's Wife
  • Shoorveer (1988) as Nanda
  • Firaaq (2009) as Arati