Actor · Director · Writer

Deepti Naval

दीप्ती नवल

b. 3 February 1952, Amritsar · also credited as दीप्ति नवल

Deepti Naval (born 3 February 1952) is an Indian-American 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. She is the first Indian-American actress to make her debut in the Hindi film industry.