Deepti Naval - Biography, Age, Net Worth, Family, Films

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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

Television shows

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.

Awards

• 1988 Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards Best Supporting Actress Mirch Masala
• 2003 Best Supporting Actress Award at the Karachi Film Festival
• 2012 Best Actress Award at the Imagine India Film Festival (Spain)
• 2013 Best Actress Award at the New York Indian Film Festival

Interesting facts about Deepti

• Deepti is half Punjabi and half Pahadi as her father is Punjabi and her mother is Himachal Pradesh.
• After finishing her education in India Deepti and her family moved to the United States where she graduated.
• Deepti studied theater photography and painting but the most interesting fact is that she did not study acting which is where she excelled the most.
• Deepti's father wanted her to be a painter but she was more interested in acting.
• Deepti began her career as a stage actor and has always been drawn to literature.
• Deepti once went to Doordarshan to audition for a play during her theater days. There she met Farooq Shaikh with whom she got the opportunity to co-host a Farooq program which I did. Later Farooq texted her saying that an NRI director named Vinod Pande was looking for a new face. That is how she landed her first major role in 'Ek Baar Phir' (1980).
• Deepti is the first ever American-Indian actress to join Hindi films.
• Deepti is a fine poet and since 1981 she has published many poems such as - Lamha Lamha Black Wind And The Mad Tibetan: Stories From Then And Now.
• Initially Deepti only played sweet girl-next-door roles but after appearing in Jagmohan Mundhra's 'Kamla' (1984) she broke free from her previous cliche roles. She received numerous critical acclaim for her outstanding performance in the film. Her forte has been sensitive and close to real-life roles since then.
• Deepti and the late Farooq Sheikh were a well-known on-screen couple in the 1980s. They had great chemistry not only on-screen but also off-screen.

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