One of the popular leading ladies in Bollywood during the 1980`s, Amrita Singh`s acting career extends over three decades, during which she has appeared in over fifty feature films. She debuted in Hindi cinema with the romantic drama Betaab in 1983 and subsequently rose to prominence courtesy of her performances in movies like Duniya (1984), Saaheb (1985), Mard (1985) and Aaina (1993). Of these, her performance in Aaina earned Amrita a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1994.

Following her marriage to actor Saif Ali Khan in 1991, the actress took a break from acting in 1993; a hiatus that ended after the couple separated in 2004. They have two children together: actress Sara Ali Khan and a son named Ibrahim Ali Khan. The romantic comedy Two States (2014), the comedy-drama Hindi Medium (2017) and the crime thriller Badla (2019) are among Amrita`s notable film credits in recent times.