She started her films in ''Ek Bar Phir'' in 1980. She is known to be a sensitive actress and was a part of the art films and light films of the 80's. ''Saath Saath'' , ''Chashme Buddoor'', ''Mirch Masala'' and ''Naram Garam'' are some of her films from the era. She was often cast with ''Farooq Shaikh''. Though considered as talented as Shabana Azmi and Smita Patil she somehow did not achieve the same stature in terms of awards or memorable casts.
She was at one time married to filmmaker and director Prakash Jha. She was also once involved with actor Nana Patekar, and later engaged to Vinod Pandit before he died. http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/aug/24deepti.htm
Once she moved out of lead roles, she potrayed character roles in mainstream hindi films but was not satisfied with the roles she got and took a break. Of late she has made a comeback of sorts with films like ''Bhawander'' and ''Freaky Chakra''.
Chronology of Deepti's work as an actress in various specific projects are listed below:
* Freaky Chakra - 2003
* Anaahat - 2003
* Muqammal - 2003
* Leela - 2002
* Shakti - 2001
* Bawandar - 2001
* Kabhi Pass Kabhi Fail - 1999
* Kasak Anant - 1999
* Wings of Hope - 1999
* Sautela Bhai - 1996
* Love, Lust and Marriage - 1996
* Guddu - 1995
* Thoda Sa Aasmaan - 1995
* Bollywood - 1994
* Tanaav - 1994
* Kehkashaan - 1993
* Yalgaar - 1992
* Jai Vikraanta - 1992
* Current - 1992
* Dushmani - 1991
* Suryodaya - 1991
* Laapata - 1991
* Didi - 1990
* Madhi Da Diva - 1989
* Mane - 1989
* Sungharsh - 1989
* Umeed - 1989
* Saudagar - 1989
* Sauda - 1989
* Ghar Ho To Aisa - 1988
* Main Zinda Hoon - 1988
* Aakhri Daao - 1988
* Himalaya Darshan - 1988
* Andhere - 1987
* Faasle - 1985
* Aurat Pair Ki Jooti Nahin - 1985
* Mirch Masala - 1985
* Apna Jahan - 1985
* Begaana - 1985
* Panchvati - 1985
* Tere Sheher Mein - 1985
* Kamla - 1985
* Ankahi - 1985
* Damul - 1985
* Naseehat - 1984
* Kanoon Kya Karega - 1984
* Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho - 1984
* Kisise Na Kahna - 1984
* Wanted - 1984
* Andhi Gali - 1984
* Hip Hip Hurray - 1984
* Rang Birangi - 1983
* Holi - 1983
* Yeh Ishq Naheen Aasaan - 1983
* Khamosh Nigahen - 1983
* Chhaya - 1983
* Ek baar chale Aao - 1983
* Katha - 1983
* Partner - 1982
* Angoor - 1982
* Cricketer - 1982
* Mein Aur Meriu Tanhai - 1982
* Shriman Shrimati - 1982
* Aashiana (Jism Ka Rishta) - 1982
* Saath Saath - 1982
* Jaliaan Waalaa Bagh - 1982
* Chashme Baddoor - 1982
* Hum Paanch - 1981
* Doosra Kinara - 1981
* Humdard - 1981
* Chirutha - 1980
* Ek Baar Phir - 1980
* Junoon - 1979
Biography courtesy of the brilliant Wikipedia!
