Deepti Naval

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Characters played by Deepti Naval

Shekhar's Mother — Shakti: The Power (2002)

Shekhar’s Mother is Shekhar’s grieving mother and a source of comfort for Nandini within the hostile family compound. After Shekhar’s death, she initially cannot secure Raja’s release, but later rejects Narasimha’s cruelty, helps create a distraction to free Nandini, and expresses guilt and despair over Shekhar’s fate.

Deepali — Mother Teresa & Me (2022)

Deepali is Kavita’s former nanny, who cared for her during childhood. When Kavita reaches Calcutta, they reconnect, and Deepali shares her experiences. The film reveals that she was the first girl adopted by Teresa in the 1960s, connecting Kavita’s present-day story to Teresa’s earlier life.

Mrs. Kamdhar — Inkaar (2013)

Mrs. Kamdhar leads the agency's internal inquiry into the conflict between Rahul and Maya. She oversees the investigation as colleagues are questioned about tensions between them, Maya's promotion, and Rahul's reaction to her rise. Her role connects the workplace dispute and harassment complaint to the formal process that may affect both leads' careers.

Rahila Qureshi — Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

Imran's adoptive mother providing emotional support.

Neha Rajan — Chashme Buddoor (1981)

A Chamko washing powder salesgirl who becomes Siddharth's girlfriend. Their relationship is sabotaged by rumors, causing her depression. Later, she is targeted by a real kidnapping gang, is rescued by Siddharth, and they eventually marry.

Gitanjali Gupta 'Geeta' — Saath Saath (1982)

Textile mill owner's daughter and Avinash's classmate who marries him after developing a crush on his principles. Works as a teacher and tutor to support the family, but decides to leave him upon seeing his moral decline.

Kavita Bahadur — Guddu (1995)

Kavita is Guddu's devout Hindu mother and Vikram's wife, in contrast to her atheist husband. Distressed by Vikram's illness and Guddu's disease, she prays without drinking water for five days. Her prayers are followed by their recoveries; she dies while praying, and her eyes are donated to Salina.

Tanu — Angoor (1982)

Tanu is Sudha's younger sister and stays in the same household with Sudha, Ashok Tilak, Bahadur, and Prema. Her position within the family places her among the people affected when the other Ashok and Bahadur enter the same city. She is connected to the domestic circle in which the twin-related confusion unfolds.

Sharda — Ghar Ho To Aisa (1990)

Sharda is Vijay's wife and Pinky's mother. Although she is abused and belittled by her mother-in-law Durga, she endures hardship until Durga throws her and Pinky out of the Kumar home. They survive the reported roadside accident, and Sharda later explains the truth to Amar and forgives Vijay after he asks her pardon.

Shobha Devi — Bawandar (2000)

A government social worker who recruits Saanvri as a grassroots worker to educate villagers against child marriage and female oppression. She actively assists the couple in securing a court order for a medical report and supports them during the legal process.

Sathnam's Mother — The Boy with the Topknot (2017)

Sathnam’s mother cares for her husband and is part of the family life Sathnam returns to. A doctor says her care, together with the family’s support, helped her husband remain at home. Sathnam defends her when Aunt Sharanjit reveals the rumor that his grandmother used black magic against his father, insisting his mother is the reason he survived.

Pintoo's Mother — Tevar (2015)

Pintoo’s mother is one of the parents who discovers that Radhika is being hidden in the family home in Agra. Her discovery contributes to Pintoo and Radhika fleeing again, although the plot provides no further action or dialogue for her.

Career Overview

Deepti Naval has 75 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Raat Akeli Hai Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Freaky Chakra, Mother Teresa & Me, Inkaar. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
75
Birth Date
1952-02-03
Birth Place
Amritsar, Punjab, India

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5250658), public domain (CC0).