Sheth's work brought her to the attention of the award-winning writer and director Shamim Sarif. Sheth starred opposite Lisa Ray in two lesbian themed films, "I Can't Think Straight" and "The World Unseen", both written and directed by Sarif. "I Can't Think Straight" won more than ten Best Feature awards at film festivals around the world. "The World Unseen" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and went on to win four Best Feature awards internationally. "The World Unseen", which was shot on location in South Africa, also swept the 2008 South African Film and Television Awards, winning eleven SAFTA's (South Africa's equivalent to the Oscars). Sheth won three Best Actress awards for her performance in "The World Unseen". Both movies have achieved cult status, and have earned Sheth a large, loyal fan base for her portrayals of Leyla ("I Can't Think Straight") and Amina ("The World Unseen").