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Deepti Naval Details
Profession  Actor
Celebrity Type  Movie Star
Age  71 Years
Date Of Birth  3 February 1952
Zodiac Sign  Aquarius
Birthplace  Mumbai
Height  5.2 Feet
Weight  50 Kgs
Notable works Chashme Buddoor 
Net Worth $15 million
Instagram @deepti.naval

Biography

Deepti Naval is an Indian-born American actress director and writer who works primarily in Hindi films.

Her major contribution has been in the field of art cinema where she has received critical acclaim for her sensitive and realistic characters that highlight the changing roles of women in India.She is a versatile and accomplished artist who has made significant contributions to Indian cinema and culture. 

Her work as an actor writer director and painter has inspired and entertained audiences for decades and she continues to be an influential figure in the Indian arts scene.

Age

Deepti Naval was born on February 3 1952 in Amritsar Punjab India. She will be 71 years old as of 2023. Astrologically speaking her zodiac sign is Aquarius. 

Education

Deepti Naval completed her schooling at Hunter College in New York. It is known that she majored in fine arts.

Family

Deepti Naval was born in Punjab but later moved to New York when her father got a teaching job at the City University of New York. Her father Uday C. Naval was a professor and her mother Himadri Gangahar is a teacher and a painter. Deepti also has a younger brother Rohit Navel who is a technology product designer and an older sister Smiti Naval who’s a biochemist. 

Relationships

Naval married filmmaker Prakash Jha with whom she has an adopted daughter Disha Jha. But later in 2022 they got separated. Naval later had a relationship with the late Vinod Pandit Pandit Jasraj's nephew. She became an American citizen in 2010. 

Top 5 films of Deepti Naval

Chashme Buddoor (1981)

Directed by Sai Paranjpye Chashme Buddoor is a classic romantic comedy film that features Deepti Naval as Neha a young woman who moves into a house with two other men Siddharth (Farooq Sheikh) and Omi (Rakesh Bedi). 

The film revolves around the trio's attempts to woo Neha who is initially indifferent to their advances but eventually falls in love with Siddharth. Deepti's portrayal of Neha is charming and lively and her chemistry with Farooq Sheikh is palpable. Her performance is a major highlight of the film which went on to become a box office success and a cult classic.

Ankahi (1982)

Ankahi is a popular TV series directed by Shoaib Mansoor that stars Deepti Naval in the lead role of Sana a young woman who struggles to find her place in the world. The series explores the themes of love loss and identity and Deepti's nuanced performance as Sana won her critical acclaim. Her portrayal of a woman grappling with her own insecurities and desires struck a chord with the audience and the series became a massive hit cementing Deepti's position as one of the most talented actors of her generation.

Kamla (1984)

Directed by Muzzafar Ali Kamla is a thought-provoking film that tells the story of a young woman who defies societal norms to follow her dreams. 
Deepti Naval plays the titular character of Kamla who is determined to become a doctor despite facing opposition from her family and society.

The film explores themes of gender inequality and the struggle of women to break free from patriarchal structures. Deepti's portrayal of Kamla is powerful and emotive and she brings a raw vulnerability to the character that makes her journey all the more compelling.

Mirch Masala (1987)

Directed by Ketan Mehta Mirch Masala is a critically acclaimed film that stars Deepti Naval as Sonbai a young woman who stands up to a local tyrant and becomes a symbol of resistance. The film is set in a small village in colonial India where a powerful subedar (Naseeruddin Shah) develops an obsession with Sonbai and tries to force himself on her. Deepti's portrayal of Sonbai is fierce and unyielding and she brings a steely determination to the character that is both inspiring and heartbreaking.

Memories in March (2011)

Memories in March is a drama directed by Sanjoy Nag that features Deepti Naval as Aarti a grieving mother who discovers secrets about her deceased son's life during a trip to Kolkata. 

The film explores themes of love loss and the complexity of human relationships. Deepti's performance as Aarti is subtle and nuanced and she brings a quiet intensity to the character that is both poignant and powerful. 

Her portrayal of a mother grappling with the pain of losing her son is heart-wrenching and moving and the film is a testament to her acting prowess.

Career Timeline

Year Title
1978 Junoon
1979 Jallian Wala Bagh
1980 Hum Paanch
1980 Ek Baar Phir
1981 Chashme Buddoor
1981 Chirutha
1982 Angoor
1982 Saath Saath
1982 Shriman Shrimati
1983 Rang Birangi
1983 Ek Baar Chale Aao
1983 Katha
1983 Kissi Se Na Kehna
1984 Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!
1984 Kanoon Kya Karega
1984 Kamla
1984 Hip Hip Hurray
1984 Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan
1984 Wanted: Dead or Alive
1984 Andhi Gali
1985 Damul
1985 Faasle
1985 Telephone
1985 Holi
1985 Ankahee
1985 Aurat Pair Ki Juti Nahin Hai
1986 Aashiana
1986 Begaana
1986 Nasihat
1987 Meraa Suhaag
1987 Mirch Masala
1988 Abhishapt
1988 Shoorveer
1988 Main Zinda Hoon
1989 Didi
1989 Marhi Da Deeva
1989 Jism Ka Rishta
1990 Ghar Ho To Aisa
1991 Mane
1991 Ek Ghar
1991 Saudagar
1992 Current
1992 Yalgaar
1994 Bollywood
1994 Mr. Azaad
1995 Dushmani: A Violent Love Story
1995 Jai Vikraanta
1995 Guddu
1996 Sautela Bhai
1998 Aie Sangharsha
1999 Kabhi Pass Kabhi Fail
2000 Bawandar
2002 Leela
2002 Shakti: The Power
2003 Freaky Chakra
2004 Anahat
2006 Yatra
2008 Firaaq
2011 Tell Me O Kkhuda
2010 Memories in March
2011 Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz
2011 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
2011 Bhindi Baazaar Inc.
2013 Mahabharat
2013 B.A. Pass
2013 Aurangzeb
2013 Inkaar
2013 Listen... Amaya
2014 Yaariyan
2014 Bang Bang!
2015 NH10
2015 Heartless
2015 Tevar
2016 Lion

Television shows

Year Show
1985 Apna Jahan
1991 Kahkashan
1992 Sauda
1994 Tanaav
2003 Muqammal
2011 Mukti Bandhan
2016 Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai
2017 The Boy with the Topknot
2019 Made in Heaven
2020 Pawan & Pooja
2020 Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors

Networth

According to a report by Idol Net Worth Deepti Naval's net worth is $15 million. Her main source of income comes from her job as an actress.

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