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Deepti Naval

Deepti Naval

Actor, also director, editor, writer and producer · Born February 3, 1952 (74) · Amritsar, Punjab, India

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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 3, 1952 (74)
From
Amritsar, Punjab, India
Works as
Actor, also director, editor, writer and producer
Titles
20 on MovieCove · 76 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 39% in 30 days

What are Deepti Naval's films like?

Across their 20 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
35%
Morality
27%
Survival
12%
Self
12%
Power
9%
Society
4%
Family bonds8 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 20 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 6 · Dark 10

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 11 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 9 · Intense 10

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 8 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 2

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 14 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 3

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 7 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 4

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 6 · Heavy 10

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 5
Threshold guardian
1 of 5
Mentor
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
13
Melancholic
12
Warm
4
Romantic
6
Hopeful
4
Other
16

How their films linger

Thought-provoking7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet9
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Deepti Naval's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 20 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (6).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Deepti Naval's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

76 credits, 20 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders(2025)

    as Guru Maa

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Tara And Akash: Love Beyond Realms (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Goldfish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Sadhana Tripathi

  • Mother Teresa & Me(2022)

    as Deepali

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 8 episodes · as Mrs. Viji Chandra

  • Pawan & Pooja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 10 episodes · as Pooja Kalra

  • Criminal Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show Actor

  • The Boy with the Topknot(2017)

    as Sathnam's Mother

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Lion(2016)

    as Saroj Sood

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • NH 10(2015)

    as Ammaji

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Tevar(2015)

    as Pintoo's Mother

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Bang Bang(2014)

    as Rajveer's mother

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Heartless (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Gayatri Singh

  • Mahabharat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Kunti (voice)

  • Aurangzeb(2013)

    as Ramaa Phogat

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Listen... Amaya(2013)

    as Leela

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Inkaar(2013)

    as Mrs. Kamdhar

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • B.A. Pass(2012)

    as Mrs. Suhasini

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Tell Me O Kkhuda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Mrs. R. Kapoor

  • Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Paro

  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara(2011)

    as Rahila Qureshi

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Memories in March (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Arati Mishra

  • Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish(2009)

    Director · Editor · Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Firaaq (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Arati

  • Yatra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Smita Joglekar

  • Anaahat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Mahatarrika

  • Freaky Chakra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Shakthi: The Power(2002)

    as Shekhar's Mother

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Leela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Chaitali

  • Bawandar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Shobha Devi

  • Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Kasak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Guddu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Kavita Bahadur

  • Policewala Gunda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Dushmani: A Violent Love Story(1995)

    as Rama Oberoi

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Jai Vikraanta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Harnam's Wife

  • Yalgaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Sunita

  • Current (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Sita

  • Saudagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Aarti

  • Ek Ghar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Geeta

  • Ghar Ho To Aisa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Sharda

  • Mane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Geeta

  • Didi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Didi

  • Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • The Lamp of the Tomb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Bhan Kaur/ Bhani

  • Main Zinda Hoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Beena

  • Shoorveer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Nanda

  • Mirch Masala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Saraswati

  • Nasihat(1986)

    as Deepti

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Panchvati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Sadhavi

  • Damul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Faasle(1985)

    as Sheetal

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Telephone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Rajni

  • The Unspoken (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Indu Agnihotri

  • Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Sahira H. Khan / Sahira S. Salim

  • Holi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Kamla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Kamla

  • Kanoon Kya Karega (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Mrs. Anju Gautam Mehra

  • Blind Alley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Wanted: Dead or Alive(1984)

    as Angela

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Hip Hip Hurray(1984)

    as Anuradha Roy

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Kissi Se Na Kehna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Dr. Ramola Sharma

  • Rang Birangi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Anita Sood

  • Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sandhya Sabnis

  • Angoor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Tanu

  • Shriman Shrimati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Veena

  • Saath Saath(1982)

    as Gitanjali Gupta 'Geeta'

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Chashme Buddoor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Neha Rajan

  • Chirutha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Chirutha

  • Hum Paanch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Lajiya

  • Ek Baar Phir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Kalpana Kumar

  • Prem Jaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Kusum

  • Junoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Rashid's wife

  • Jallian Wala Bagh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Fly Little Bird (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Tillotama

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 76 titles, 75 of them dated from 1977 to 2025; peak year 2015.

Biggest box office

Lion (2016)

$141M worldwide

Highest rated

Lion (2016)

Midcredits 99th

Film career

19772025

Peak 2015 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1982Screen debut· Angoor
  • 2016Career best· Lion

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting75 of 76: 75 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score57thDirecting1 of 76: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting1 of 76: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleEditing1 of 76: 0 only editing, 1 with another role

By decade

1970s3 · acting1980s31 · acting1990s11 · acting2000s8 · 7 acting · 1 crew2010s16 · acting2020s6 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Deepti Naval's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 62nd percentile, the median of all 20; across their 20 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 55th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Approval · how many liked their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Reach · how many have seen their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Midcredits score across 20 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 20 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Mother Teresa & Me (2022)

97th percentile spread · 48% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Lion (2016)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 73/100 in their films, across 18 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 47. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Deepti Naval's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 3 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 34 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles16–49 · median 31 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 26 · mildMedian of all films: 36

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Deepti Naval work with?

People who share at least 2 of Deepti Naval's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Anupam Kher shares the most, 3.

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles