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Deepti Naval

Deepti Naval Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 3 February 1952
  • Place of Birth Amritsar
  • Occupation Actor, Film Director, Poet, Writer
  • Spouse Prakash Jha (1985; 2002)
  • Education Hunter College
  • Years active 1978-present
  • Other names Dipti Naval

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ABOUT Deepti Naval

Deepti Naval: A Pioneer of Parallel Cinema Deepti Naval, born February 3, 1952, stands as a pioneering figure in Hindi cinema, particularly renowned for her contributions to art films. Her career, marked by a sensitivity towards portraying the evolving roles of Indian women, has garnered significant critical acclaim. A trailblazer, she holds the distinction of being the first Indian-American actress to grace the Hindi film industry. Naval’s career showcases a remarkable dedication to portraying realistic and relatable characters. While a comprehensive list of her filmography is beyond the scope of this brief overview, iconic roles in films that explored the complexities of women's lives cemented her reputation. These performances often focused on the nuances of relationships and societal pressures faced by women in India. Further details on specific films and their impact would require a more extensive analysis. Beyond acting, Naval's talents extend to direction and writing, showcasing her multifaceted presence in the cinematic arts. While specific recent achievements necessitate further research, her enduring legacy rests upon her contributions to parallel cinema and her impactful portrayal of evolving female characters. Her pioneering spirit continues to inspire.

Deepti Naval FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Goldfish
  • Goldfish

    ( 2023 )

  • Tara and Akash: Love Beyond Realms
  • Tara and Akash: Love Beyond Realms

    ( Not Final )

  • Sri Aurobindo: A New Dawn
  • Sri Aurobindo: A New Dawn

    ( 2023 )

  • Kavita and Teresa
  • Kavita and Teresa

    ( 2022 )

  • Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors
  • Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors

    ( 2020 )

  • Pawan & Pooja
  • Pawan & Pooja

    ( 2020 )

  • The Good Karma Hospital
  • The Good Karma Hospital

    ( 2019 )

  • Made in Heaven
  • Made in Heaven

    ( 2019 )

  • Sauda
  • Sauda

    ( 2018 )

  • Sleep
  • Sleep

    ( 2017 )

  • The Boy with the Topknot
  • The Boy with the Topknot

    ( 2017 )

  • Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai
  • Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai

    ( 2016 )

  • Lion
  • Lion

    ( 2016 )

  • NH10
  • NH10

    ( 2015 )

  • Tevar
  • Tevar

    ( 2015 )

  • 19th January
  • 19th January

    ( 2014 )

  • Bang Bang
  • Bang Bang

    ( 2014 )

  • Heartless
  • Heartless

    ( 2014 )

  • Yaariyan
  • Yaariyan

    ( 2014 )

  • Mahabharat
  • Mahabharat

    ( 2013 )

  • Aurangzeb
  • Aurangzeb

    ( 2013 )

  • Listen... Amaya
  • Listen... Amaya

    ( 2013 )

  • Inkaar
  • Inkaar

    ( 2013 )

  • B.A. Pass
  • B.A. Pass

    ( 2012 )

  • Tell Me O Kkhuda
  • Tell Me O Kkhuda

    ( 2011 )

  • Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz
  • Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz

    ( 2011 )

  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

    ( 2011 )

  • Bhindi Baazaar Inc.
  • Bhindi Baazaar Inc.

    ( 2011 )

  • Mukti Bandhan
  • Mukti Bandhan

    ( 2011 )

  • Shraddha: In the Name of God
  • Shraddha: In the Name of God

    ( 2011 )

  • Memories in March
  • Memories in March

    ( 2010 )

  • Firaaq
  • Firaaq

    ( 2008 )

  • Yatra
  • Yatra

    ( 2006 )

  • Anaahat
  • Anaahat

    ( 2003 )

  • Muqammal
  • Muqammal

    ( 2003–2004 )

  • Freaky Chakra
  • Freaky Chakra

    ( 2003 )

  • Shakthi: The Power
  • Shakthi: The Power

    ( 2002 )

  • Leela
  • Leela

    ( 2002 )

  • Bawandar
  • Bawandar

    ( 2000 )

  • Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail
  • Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail

    ( 1999 )

  • Aie Sangharsha
  • Aie Sangharsha

    ( 1998 )

  • Sautela Bhai
  • Sautela Bhai

    ( 1996 )

  • Love Lust and Marriage
  • Love Lust and Marriage

    ( 1996 )

  • Kasak
  • Kasak

    ( 1996 )

  • Guddu
  • Guddu

    ( 1995 )

  • Policewala Gunda
  • Policewala Gunda

    ( 1995 )

  • Dushmani: A Violent Love Story
  • Dushmani: A Violent Love Story

    ( 1995 )

  • Jai Vikraanta
  • Jai Vikraanta

    ( 1995 )

  • Thhoda Sa Aasman
  • Thhoda Sa Aasman

    ( 1995 )

  • Mr. Azaad
  • Mr. Azaad

    ( 1994 )

  • Bollywood
  • Bollywood

    ( 1994 )

  • Tanav
  • Tanav

    ( 1994–1995 )

  • Taanav
  • Taanav

    ( 1994 )

  • Pyara Sangam
  • Pyara Sangam

    ( 1994 )

  • Kanyadaan
  • Kanyadaan

    ( 1993 )

  • Yalgaar
  • Yalgaar

    ( 1992 )

  • Current
  • Current

    ( 1992 )

  • Maut Ki Keemat
  • Maut Ki Keemat

    ( 1992 )

  • Ek Ghar
  • Ek Ghar

    ( 1991 )

  • Saudagar
  • Saudagar

    ( 1991 )

  • Suryodaya
  • Suryodaya

    ( 1991 )

  • Majdhaar
  • Majdhaar

    ( 1991–1992 )

  • Kahkashan
  • Kahkashan

    ( 1991–1992 )

  • Ghar Ho To Aisa
  • Ghar Ho To Aisa

    ( 1990 )

  • Laapata
  • Laapata

    ( 1990 )

  • Umeed
  • Umeed

    ( 1989 )

  • Jism Ka Rishta
  • Jism Ka Rishta

    ( 1989 )

  • Marhi Da Deeva
  • Marhi Da Deeva

    ( 1989 )

  • Didi
  • Didi

    ( 1989 )

  • Mane
  • Mane

    ( 1989 )

  • Sungharsh
  • Sungharsh

    ( 1989 )

  • Abhishapt
  • Abhishapt

    ( 1988 )

  • Main Zinda Hoon
  • Main Zinda Hoon

    ( 1988 )

  • Shoorveer
  • Shoorveer

    ( 1988 )

  • Aakhri Daao
  • Aakhri Daao

    ( 1988 )

  • Himalaya Darshan
  • Himalaya Darshan

    ( 1988 )

  • Mera Suhag
  • Mera Suhag

    ( 1987 )

  • Amrita
  • Amrita

    ( 1987–1988 )

  • Andhere
  • Andhere

    ( 1987 )

  • Panchavati
  • Panchavati

    ( 1986 )

  • Aashiana
  • Aashiana

    ( 1986 )

  • Nasihat
  • Nasihat

    ( 1986 )

  • Begaanaa
  • Begaanaa

    ( 1986 )

  • Mirch Masala
  • Mirch Masala

    ( 1986 )

  • Khamosh Nigahen
  • Khamosh Nigahen

    ( 1986 )

  • Apna Jahan
  • Apna Jahan

    ( 1985 )

  • Ankahee
  • Ankahee

    ( 1985 )

  • Damul
  • Damul

    ( 1985 )

  • Faasle
  • Faasle

    ( 1985 )

  • Telephone
  • Telephone

    ( 1985 )

  • Aurat Pair Ki Juti Nahin Hai
  • Aurat Pair Ki Juti Nahin Hai

    ( 1985 )

  • Cricketer
  • Cricketer

    ( 1985 )

  • Kamla
  • Kamla

    ( 1984 )

  • Andhi Gali
  • Andhi Gali

    ( 1984 )

  • Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!
  • Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!

    ( 1984 )

  • Kanoon Kya Karega
  • Kanoon Kya Karega

    ( 1984 )

  • Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan
  • Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan

    ( 1984 )

  • Holi
  • Holi

    ( 1984 )

  • Hip Hip Hurray
  • Hip Hip Hurray

    ( 1984 )

  • Wanted: Dead or Alive
  • Wanted: Dead or Alive

    ( 1984 )

  • Raaste Aur Rishte
  • Raaste Aur Rishte

    ( 1983 )

  • Ek Baar Chale Aao
  • Ek Baar Chale Aao

    ( 1983 )

  • Kissise Na Kehna
  • Kissise Na Kehna

    ( 1983 )

  • Katha
  • Katha

    ( 1983 )

  • Rang Birangi
  • Rang Birangi

    ( 1983 )

  • Partner
  • Partner

    ( 1982 )

  • Shriman Shrimati
  • Shriman Shrimati

    ( 1982 )

  • Angoor
  • Angoor

    ( 1982 )

  • Saath Saath
  • Saath Saath

    ( 1982 )

  • Doosra Kinara
  • Doosra Kinara

    ( 1982 )

  • Chashme Buddoor
  • Chashme Buddoor

    ( 1981 )

  • Chirutha
  • Chirutha

    ( 1981 )

  • Humdard
  • Humdard

    ( 1981 )

  • Ehsaan Aap Ka
  • Ehsaan Aap Ka

    ( 1981 )

  • Hum Paanch
  • Hum Paanch

    ( 1980 )

  • Ek Baar Phir (Once Again)
  • Ek Baar Phir (Once Again)

    ( 1980 )

  • Main Aur Meri Tanhai
  • Main Aur Meri Tanhai

    ( 1980 )

  • Prem Jaal
  • Prem Jaal

    ( 1979 )

  • Junoon
  • Junoon

    ( 1979 )

  • Jallian Wala Bagh
  • Jallian Wala Bagh

    ( 1977 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Deepti Naval AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Critics' Choice Film Awards, India for Best Supporting Actress - 2024 Goldfish

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Festival of Globe for Best Supporting Actress - 2015 19th January

  • The New York Indian Film Festival for - 2021 Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish

  • Best Actress
  • The New York Indian Film Festival for Best Actress - 2013 Listen... Amaya

  • Best Actress
  • The New York Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival for Best Actress - 2013 Listen... Amaya

  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Negative Role
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Performance by an Actress in a Negative Role - 2016 NH10

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

DEEPTI NAVAL NEWS

Deepti Naval: I wanted to belong to films which were trying to say something

March 25, 2018 12:57 am

Deepti Naval on performing at the 75th show of Ek Mulaqaat and her association with celebrated author Amrita Pritam.

Deepti Naval to play Amrita Pritam on stage in Singapore

April 05, 2016 3:54 pm

'Ek Mulaqaat', a play starring Deepti Naval and Shekhar Suman as novelist Amrita Pritam and poet-lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi, will be staged in Singapore.

'Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai' not inspired by Lata-Asha rivalry: Deepti Naval

February 28, 2016 7:34 pm

Deepti Naval says her upcoming TV show "Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai" is not about the alleged rivalry between legendary singers and sisters Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.

Versatile actor Deepti Naval turns 59

February 03, 2016 6:57 pm

One of the most famous names of the parallel films in the 80s and the winner of this year's Screen award Deepti Naval turned 59 today.

Helen, Salim Khan, Deepti Naval, Raza Murad, Poonam Sinha bid adieu to actress Sadhana

December 26, 2015 5:08 pm

Helen, Salim Khan, Deepti Naval, Raza Murad, Poonam Sinha and others were present to pay their last respects to Sadhana at a crematorium in suburban Santacruz.

Deepti Naval catches the fashion week bug

October 08, 2015 10:47 am

Deepti Naval, who is in the capital to attend the show by designer Sanjay Garg of the Raw Mango brand at the Spring-Summer edition of Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) 2016, says she is enjoying it.

Should have explored theatre long ago: Deepti Naval

September 21, 2015 10:13 pm

Wowing the capital with her theatre debut in which she played legendary author Amrita Pritam, Bollywood actor Deepti Naval admits she should have gone on the stage long ago.

Full of positive energy, he truly belonged to a film set: Deepti Naval

December 03, 2014 11:27 am

Deepti Naval, co-star of Deven Verma in many movies, remembers the warm and effortless actor who passed away in Pune on Tuesday

'Heartless' review: There’s a plot, and it needs unraveling

March 20, 2025 1:06 pm

It is ostensibly made to alert viewers to an anesthesia glitch which propels patients into a state of awareness.

Movie Review: Yaariyaan

March 20, 2025 12:58 pm

'Yaariyan' is meant to be many things as we keep discovering as we are dragged along its unending length.

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