Deepti Naval became famous for her portrayal of frail but mentally tough characters in films like Mirch Masala, Ek Baar Phir, Main Zinda Zinda Hoon and Damil. Though also seen in serials like Thodasa Aasman and Muqammal, it is her work on the big screen that Deepti is best remembered for, including Chashme Baddoor with Farooque Shaikh, Deep Ek Ghar, Saudagar, Yalgaar, Pyara sangam, Guddu, Jai Vikraanta, Sautela Bhai.