Deepti Naval
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Deepti Naval is an acclaimed Indian actress. She has acted in over 75 Hindi films, and most often worked in arthouse and independent films, known as parallel cinema
in India.
, Punjab
, India. She went to the City University of New York
and received her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at Hunter College
in Manhattan
.
and Mirch Masala
are some of her films from the era. She was often cast with Farooq Shaikh
. Though considered as talented as Shabana Azmi
and Smita Patil
she somehow did not achieve the same stature in terms of awards or memorable casts.
Once she moved out of lead roles, she portrayed character roles in mainstream Hindi films but was not satisfied with the roles she got and took a break. Of late she has made a comeback of sorts with films like Bawandar
and Freaky Chakra
.
In April Naval was recognized as the 2007 Tribute Honoree of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.
She is directing her first film as a director in Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish
which stars Manisha Koirala
.
She published a collection of her Hindi poems in 1981, entitled 'LAMHA LAMHA'
She also starred in the critically acclaimed Punjabi film Marhi Da Diva (1989).
She is back in acting with a daily soap Mukti Bandhan
in colors.
with whom she has an adopted daughter Disha. Naval was also once involved with actor Nana Patekar
, and later engaged to Vinod Pandit before he died.
Parallel Cinema
The Indian New Wave, commonly known in India as Art Cinema or Parallel Cinema as an alternative to the mainstream commercial cinema, is a specific movement in Indian cinema, known for its serious content, realism and naturalism, with a keen eye on the sociopolitical climate of the times...
in India.
Early life
Born in AmritsarAmritsar
Amritsar is a city in the northern part of India and is the administrative headquarters of Amritsar district in the state of Punjab, India. The 2001 Indian census reported the population of the city to be over 1,500,000, with that of the entire district numbering 3,695,077...
, Punjab
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
, India. She went to the City University of New York
City University of New York
The City University of New York is the public university system of New York City, with its administrative offices in Yorkville in Manhattan. It is the largest urban university in the United States, consisting of 23 institutions: 11 senior colleges, six community colleges, the William E...
and received her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at Hunter College
Hunter College
Hunter College, established in 1870, is a public university and one of the constituent colleges of the City University of New York, located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Hunter grants undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degrees in more than one hundred fields of study, and is recognized...
in Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
.
Career
Deepti Naval started her film career with Junoon in 1978 and then she worked in Ek Baar Phir in 1980. She is known to be a sensitive actress and was a part of the art films and light films of the 80's. Saath Saath , Chashme BuddoorChashme Buddoor
Chashm-e-Buddoor is a 1981 romantic comedy film starring Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Rakesh Bedi, Ravi Baswani and Saeed Jaffrey. The film is directed by Sai Paranjpye and produced by Gul Anand...
and Mirch Masala
Mirch Masala
-Story:The film opens with an arrogant subedar and his soldiers rampaging through a village. The subedar has an eye for women and soon spots Sonbai on the riverbank. Sonbai is an intelligent, beautiful and strong woman. Her confidence intrigues the subedar.The film moves deeper into the village...
are some of her films from the era. She was often cast with Farooq Shaikh
Farooq Shaikh
Farooq Sheikh or Farooque Sheikh is an Indian actor, philanthropist and a popular television presenter. He is best known for his films during the 1970s and 1980s. His major contribution was in Parallel Cinema or the New Indian Cinema...
. Though considered as talented as Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. An alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India of Pune, she made her film debut in 1974 and soon became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, an Indian New Wave movement known for its serious content and...
and Smita Patil
Smita Patil
Smita Patil was an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. Regarded among the finest stage and film actresses of her times, Patil appeared in over 75 Hindi and Marathi films in a career that spanned just over a decade. During her career, she received two National Film Awards and a...
she somehow did not achieve the same stature in terms of awards or memorable casts.
Once she moved out of lead roles, she portrayed character roles in mainstream Hindi films but was not satisfied with the roles she got and took a break. Of late she has made a comeback of sorts with films like Bawandar
Bawandar
Bawandar is a 2000 Indian film, based on the true story of Bhanwari Devi, a rape victim from Rajasthan, India. The film depicts the personal trauma, public humiliation and legal injustice that Bhanwari Devi went through, while pursuing justice in the Indian courts.- Plot :Bawandar is based on the...
and Freaky Chakra
Freaky Chakra (film)
Freaky Chakra is a 2003 Bollywood comedy drama film directed by V. K. Prakash and Ziba Bhagwagar. The movie stars Deepti Naval and Sachin Khedekar...
.
In April Naval was recognized as the 2007 Tribute Honoree of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.
She is directing her first film as a director in Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish
Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish
Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish is a yet to be publicly released 2009, Bollywood film. Deepti Naval dons the director's role for the first time in this movie...
which stars Manisha Koirala
Manisha Koirala
Manisha B. Koirala is a Nepali-Indian actress who works in Indian films, as well as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist. Koirala has primarily worked in Hindi cinema, though she has appeared in several Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films as well...
.
She published a collection of her Hindi poems in 1981, entitled 'LAMHA LAMHA'
She also starred in the critically acclaimed Punjabi film Marhi Da Diva (1989).
She is back in acting with a daily soap Mukti Bandhan
Mukti Bandhan
Mukti Bandhan is a television series from India, that has aired on Colors, based on the story of an ordinary man with an extraordinary sense for business. The story is an adaptation of Harikishan Mehta's popular novel Mukti Bandhan. The story was adapted by Vipul Mehta...
in colors.
Personal life
Deepti Naval was at one time married to filmmaker and director Prakash JhaPrakash Jha
Prakash Jha is an Indian film producer-director-screenwriter, who is most known for his political and socio-political films such as Damul , Mrityudand , Gangaajal , Apaharan and multistarrer hit movie Raajneeti...
with whom she has an adopted daughter Disha. Naval was also once involved with actor Nana Patekar
Nana Patekar
Vishwanath "Nana" Patekar is an Indian actor and filmmaker.-Biography:Born Vishwanath Patekar in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, to Dinkar Patekar and his wife Sanjanabai Patekar. He is an alumnus of the Sir J.J...
, and later engaged to Vinod Pandit before he died.
Filmography
Chronology of Deepti's work as an actress in various specific projects are listed below:- Chashme Buddoor Remake - 2012
- Memories in MarchMemories in MarchMemories in March is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Sanjoy Nag. The film stars Deepti Naval, Rituparno Ghosh and Raima Sen. The film is the effective exploration of a situation wherein a bereaved mother comes to terms...
- 2011 - Rivaaz - 2011
- Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraZindagi Na Milegi DobaraZindagi Na Milegi Dobara is a 2011 Bollywood coming-of-age film, directed by Zoya Akhtar and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment. The film features an ensemble cast including Hrithik Roshan as Arjun, Abhay Deol as Kabir and Farhan Akhtar as Imraan...
- 2011 - Bhindi BaazaarBhindi BaazaarBhindi Baazaar Inc. is a Hindi thriller directed by Ankush Bhatt and produced by Karan Arora, starring Kay Kay Menon, Piyush Mishra, Prashant Narayanan, Deepti Naval, Gautham K Sharma, Shilpa Shukla, Pawan Malhotra...
- 2011 - FiraaqFiraaqFiraaq is a 2008 Hindi political thriller film set one month after the 2002 violence in Gujarat, India, and looks at the aftermath in terms of the effects on the lives of everyday people. It claims to be based on "a thousand true stories". Firaaq means both separation and quest in Urdu...
- 2008 - Freaky Chakra - 2003
- Anaahat Marathi - 2003
- Muqammal - 2003
- Leela - 2002
- Shakti - The Power - 2002
- Bawandar - 2001
- Kabhi Pass Kabhi Fail - 1999
- Kasak - 1999
- Anant - 1999
- Wings of Hope - 1999
- Bombay BoysBombay BoysBombay Boys is an unorthodox comedy film written and directed by the Indian director Kaizad Gustad. It follows the adventures of three young men in modern-day Mumbai . The boys are of Indian origin, but were all raised in the West. Krishna Sahni is an aspiring actor from New York who wants to...
- 1998 - Sautela Bhai - 1996
- Love, Lust and Marriage - 1996
- GudduGudduGuddu is a 1995 Bollywood romance film written by Abrar Alvi and directed by Prem Lalwani. The movie stars Shahrukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, Deepti Naval, Mukesh Khanna and Mehmood. Its music was composed by Naushad.- Story :...
- 1995 - Thoda Sa Aasmaan - 1995
- Bollywood - 1994
- Tanaav - 1994
- Kehkashaan - 1993
- Yalgaar - 1992
- Jai Vikraanta - 1992
- Current - 1992
- Dushmani - 1991
- Suryodaya - 1991
- Laapata - 1991
- Saudagar - 1991
- Ek GharEk GharEk Ghar is a 1991 Hindi film directed by Girish Kasaravalli with Deepti Naval, Naseeruddin Shah and Rohini Hattangadi....
- 1991 - Didi - 1990
- Marhi Da Diva - 1989
- Mane - 1989
- Sungharsh - 1989
- Umeed - 1989
- Sauda - 1989
- Ghar Ho To Aisa - 1988
- Main Zinda Hoon - 1988
- Aakhri Daao - 1988
- Himalaya Darshan - 1988
- Andhere - 1987
- Faasle - 1985
- Aurat Pair Ki Jooti Nahin - 1985
- Mirch MasalaMirch Masala-Story:The film opens with an arrogant subedar and his soldiers rampaging through a village. The subedar has an eye for women and soon spots Sonbai on the riverbank. Sonbai is an intelligent, beautiful and strong woman. Her confidence intrigues the subedar.The film moves deeper into the village...
- 1985 - Apna Jahan - 1985
- Begaana - 1985
- Panchvati - 1985
- Tere Sheher Mein - 1985
- Kamla - 1985
- Ankahi - 1985
- DamulDamulDamul is a 1985 Hindi film directed by Prakash Jha, based on a story by Shaiwal, a native of Gaya district of Bihar. , and Annu Kapoor, Sreela Mazumdar, Manohar Singh, Deepti Naval, Ranjan Kamath and Pyare Mohan Sahay in lead roles.-Plot:The story is about a bonded labourer who is forced to steal...
- 1985 - Naseehat - 1984
- Kanoon Kya Karega - 1984
- Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! is a 1984 Hindi art film, made by Saeed Akhtar Mirza, based on his own story, during the Parallel Cinema period of Indian cinema....
- 1984 - Wanted - 1984
- Andhi Gali - 1984
- Hip Hip Hurray - 1984
- Rang BirangiRang BirangiRang Birangi is a 1983 Hindi film, based on a story by noted Hindi writer, Kamleshwar, and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. This comedy classic is most remembered for the Utpal Dutt's role of Police Inspector Dhurindhar Bhatawrekar, which won him the Filmfare Best Comedian Award for the...
- 1983 - HoliHoli (film)Holi is a 1984 Indian film, directed by Ketan Mehta, whose socially conscious work has been compared to American director, Spike Lee. The film is based on eponymous play by Marathi writer, Mahesh Elkunchwar...
- 1983 - Yeh Ishq Naheen Aasaan - 1983
- Kissi Se Na KehnaKissi Se Na KehnaKissi Se Na Kehna is a 1983 film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. It was a sweet comedy with actors like Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval and Utpal Dutt.-Synopsis:...
- 1983 - Khamosh Nigahen - 1983
- Chhaya - 1983
- Ek baar Chale Aao - 1983
- Katha - 1983
- Partner - 1982
- Angoor - 1982
- Cricketer - 1982
- Mein Aur Meriu Tanhai - 1982
- Shriman ShrimatiShriman ShrimatiShriman Shrimati is a 1982 Hindi film produced by B. Nagi Reddy and directed by Vijay Reddy. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, Rakhee, A. K. Hangal, Amol Palekar, Deepti Naval, Rakesh Roshan, Sarika and Lalita Pawar...
- 1982 - Aashiana (Jism Ka Rishta) - 1982
- Saath Saath - 1982
- Jaliaan Waalaa Bagh - 1982
- Chashme BuddoorChashme BuddoorChashm-e-Buddoor is a 1981 romantic comedy film starring Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Rakesh Bedi, Ravi Baswani and Saeed Jaffrey. The film is directed by Sai Paranjpye and produced by Gul Anand...
- 1981 - Hum PaanchHum Paanch (film)Hum Paanch is a 1980 Hindi language film directed by Bapu and produced by Boney Kapoor. The film features a huge all-star cast including Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi, Mithun Chakraborty, Nasiruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, Gulshan Grover and Amrish Puri. A young Anil Kapoor who is producer Boney Kapoor's...
- 1981 - Doosra Kinara - 1981
- Humdard - 1981
- Chirutha - 1980
- Hum Paanch - 1980 - Lajiya
- Ek Baar PhirEk Baar Phir (1980 film)Ek Baar Phir is a 1980 film produced and directed by Vinod Pande. This offbeat social drama casts Suresh Oberoi and Deepti Naval as lead pair with Saeed Jaffrey, Chitto Chopra, Pradeep Verma, Vinod Pande in support cast....
- 1980 - Kalpana Kumar - JunoonJunoon (1978 film)The soundtrack features 4 songs, composed by Vanraj Bhatia, with original lyrics from Yogesh Praveen and other lyrics by Amir Khusro, Jigar Moradabadi and Sant Kabir.#"Khusro rain piya ki jaagi pee ke sang" – Jamil Ahmad...
- 1979