Deepti Naval is an award-winning actress acclaimed for her compassionate performances in Hindi
cinema during the 1980s.

Deepti Naval was born in India and attended college in United States of America , where she was educated at the City University of New York and received her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at Hunter College in Manhattan. Deepti Naval started her films in Ek Bar Phir in 1980. Deepti Naval is known to be a sensitive actress and was a part of the art films and light films.

Though considered as talented as Shabana Azmi and Smita Patil she somehow did not achieve the same stature in terms of awards or memorable casts.

Naval is most known for her portrayal of strong characters in films like Mirch Masala, Ek Baar Phir
and Main Zinda Hoon. A gifted actress, she has been recognised for her involvement in alternative cinema and for her choice of unusual and complex character roles.

Deepti was never short of work in her long absence. "I had many offers," she says. "My absence was out of choice. At some point, I realised I was doing many films but wasn't getting any satisfaction. My roles in Subash Ghai's Saudagar (1991) and Feroz Khan's Yalgaar (1992) in particular, put me off completely. But I must say I really appreciate today's heroines for their clarity of thought and hard work. And they all seem to have perfected the art of dancing," she concludes.

Deepti Naval makes a comeback on the big screen in India with Boney Kapoor's Shakti -- The Power and Trends Films' Freaky Chakra.
 

Deepti Naval was at one time married to filmmaker and director Prakash Jha. She was also once involved with actor Nana Patekar.

Two years ago, Deepti suffered a personal loss when her fiance Vinod Pandit (classical music vocalist Pandit Jasraj's nephew), expired. Deepti and Vinod had worked together in Thoda Sa Aasman.

Her discerning, mature and dignified performance of Mahattarika, the chief maid shows sensitivity
and prowess as an actress.

The actress, meanwhile, had done some Indian television shows --- Thoda Sa Aasman (as director-cum-actress) and Tanav (in the lead role). She has also travelled, indulged in painting and photography, written poems, and has involved herself in social work.

FILMOGRAHY :

Yatra
Freaky Chakra - 2003
Anaahat - 2003
Muqammal - 2003
Leela - 2002
Shakti - 2001
Bawandar - 2001
Kabhi Pass Kabhi Fail - 1999
Kasak Anant - 1999
Wings of Hope - 1999
Sautela Bhai - 1996
Love, Lust and Marriage - 1996
Guddu - 1995
Thoda Sa Aasmaan - 1995
Bollywood - 1994
Tanaav - 1994
Kehkashaan - 1993
Yalgaar - 1992
Jai Vikraanta - 1992
Current - 1992
Dushmani - 1991
Suryodaya - 1991
Laapata - 1991
Didi - 1990
Madhi Da Diva - 1989
Mane - 1989
Sungharsh - 1989
Umeed - 1989
Saudagar - 1989
Sauda - 1989
Ghar Ho To Aisa - 1988
Main Zinda Hoon - 1988
Aakhri Daao - 1988
Himalaya Darshan - 1988
Andhere - 1987
Faasle - 1985
Aurat Pair Ki Jooti Nahin - 1985
Mirch Masala - 1985
Apna Jahan - 1985
Begaana - 1985
Panchvati - 1985
Tere Sheher Mein - 1985
Kamla - 1985
Ankahi - 1985
Damul - 1985
Naseehat - 1984
Kanoon Kya Karega - 1984
Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho - 1984
Kisise Na Kahna - 1984
Wanted - 1984
Andhi Gali - 1984
Hip Hip Hurray - 1984
Rang Birangi - 1983
Holi - 1983
Yeh Ishq Naheen Aasaan - 1983
Khamosh Nigahen - 1983
Chhaya - 1983
Ek baar chale Aao - 1983
Katha - 1983
Partner - 1982
Angoor - 1982
Cricketer - 1982
Mein Aur Meriu Tanhai - 1982
Shriman Shrimati - 1982
Aashiana (Jism Ka Rishta) - 1982
Saath Saath - 1982
Jaliaan Waalaa Bagh - 1982
Chashme Buddoor - 1982
Hum Paanch - 1981
Doosra Kinara - 1981
Humdard - 1981
Chirutha - 1980
Ek Baar Phir - 1980
Junoon - 1979