Deepti Naval

Biography

Deepti Naval is an Indian-American actress, director, and writer who has made a significant impact in Hindi cinema, particularly in the art cinema genre. Born on February 3, 1952, in Amritsar, India, she later moved to New York City, where her father taught at the City University of New York. Naval's sensitive portrayals of women have earned her critical acclaim, including being the first Indian-American actress to debut in Hindi film industry cinema.