Cast & creator
Deepti Naval
Best known for Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, Lion, Criminal Justice
Deepti Naval (born 3 February 1952) is an Indian 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.
Also known as: Miss Chamko
75
film credits
4
television credits
76
1977–2025 · acting roles
6.8
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (79)
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Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Herself
2002
Lion
Saroj Sood
2016
Criminal Justice
2019
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Rahila Qureshi
2011
Bang Bang!
Rajveer's mother
2014
Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors
Mrs. Viji Chandra
2020
Mother Teresa & Me
Deepali
2022
Shakti: The Power
Shekhar's Mother
2002
Raat Akeli Hai - The Bansal Murders
Guru Maa
2025
The Boy with the Topknot
Sathnam's Mother
2017
B.A. Pass
Mrs. Suhasini
2012
Tara And Akash: Love Beyond Realms
2025
Pawan & Pooja
Pooja Kalra
2020
Hum Paanch
Lajiya
1980
Ghar Ho To Aisa
Sharda
1990
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story
Rama Oberoi
1995
Inkaar
Mrs. Kamdhar
2013
Freaky Chakra
2003
Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!
1984
Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail
1999
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Angela
1984
Mahabharat
Kunti (voice)
2013
Holi
1984
Kanoon Kya Karega
Mrs. Anju Gautam Mehra
1984
Saudagar
Aarti
1991
Guddu
Kavita Bahadur
1995
Yalgaar
Sunita
1992
NH10
Ammaji
2015
Mirch Masala
Saraswati
1987
Faasle
Sheetal
1985Fly Little Bird
Tillotama
Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish
Editor
2009Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish
Director
2009Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish
Writer
2009
Nasihat
Deepti
1986
Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan
Sahira H. Khan / Sahira S. Salim
1984
Chashme Buddoor
Neha Rajan
1981
The Lamp of the Tomb
Bhan Kaur/ Bhani
1989
Yatra
Smita Joglekar
2007
Kissi Se Na Kehna
Dr. Ramola Sharma
1983
Firaaq
Arati
2009
Tell Me O Kkhuda
Mrs. R. Kapoor
2011
Mane
Geeta
1989
Saath Saath
Gitanjali Gupta 'Geeta'
1982
Junoon
Rashid's wife
1978
Tevar
Pintoo's Mother
2015
Blind Alley
1984
Ek Baar Phir
Kalpana Kumar
1980
Angoor
Tanu
1982
Jai Vikraanta
Harnam's Wife
1995
Anaahat
Mahatarrika
2003
Bawandar
Shobha Devi
2000
Policewala Gunda
1995
Telephone
Rajni
1985Didi
Didi
1989
Leela
Chaitali
2002
Memories in March
Arati Mishra
2011
Heartless
Gayatri Singh
2014
Chirutha
Chirutha
1981
Rang Birangi
Anita Sood
1983
Hip Hip Hurray
Anuradha Roy
1983
Goldfish
Sadhana Tripathi
2022
Shoorveer
Nanda
1988
Shriman Shrimati
Veena
1982
Hope
1989
Current
Sita
1992
Prem Jaal
Kusum
1979
Katha
Sandhya Sabnis
1982
Panchvati
Sadhavi
1986
Listen... Amaya
Leela
2013
Main Zinda Hoon
Beena
1988
Jallian Wala Bagh
1977
Damul
1985
Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz
Paro
2011
The Unspoken
Indu Agnihotri
1985
Ek Ghar
Geeta
1991
Kasak
1996
Kamla
Kamla
1984
Aurangzeb
Ramaa Phogat
2013