One of the finest gems in Indian cinema, Deepti Naval, though, brought up in the USA, has been mostly active in the Hindi film industry. She is not just an actress but dons various hats like that of a director, writer, painter, and photographer. Her major contribution has been in the area of art cinema. She has won critical acclaim for her sensitive themes and `close to life` characters that lay emphasis on the changing roles of women in India. Some of her most notable works include Chashme Buddoor, Angoor, Shriman Shrimati, Bawandar, NH10, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Lion.