Noted television and film actress, she began her career in the early 2000s with a small role in the 2002 Bollywood film Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
She also appeared in the 2001 film Lajja, a drama directed by Prakash Jha. Her television career started with a guest appearance in the popular show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, where she played a dual role as the antagonist and part of the protagonist.
In the same year, she appeared in the television show Banoo Main Teri Dulhan, playing the role of the aunt of Sagar Pratap Singh. Her character in the film Jigyaasa, released in the same year, was similar to the character played by Alice Patten in the movie Rang De Basanti, where she portrayed a film maker who wants to create a documentary on an actress.
She also acted in the television show Kasamh Se in 2007, replacing the regular actor in the same role. Her character, Jigyaasa, was a significant part of the show.
