She played a doctor in Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! (1994), a cold-hearted villain in Koyla (1997) and an eccentric aunt in Pardes (1997). She has also been playing 'the mother' or has been cast in a motherly roles.

Some of her memorable roles include the blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) and Rafit in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). She has worked for many production houses including Yash Raj Films (owned by director Yash Chopra), Rajshri Films and Dharma Productions (owned by Yash Johar). She has also worked in J.P. Dutta's remake of Umrao Jaan, released in 2006.