Batra turned down many offers to complete her education before signing a contract with the Virasat Film Studio. The first film she signed was "Virasat" in 1997 followed by another hit movie "Bhai". She went on to work in over 20 films including "Haseena Maan Jayegi", "Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya" and "Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye". One of her films, "", a historical epic, was shown at the Cannes film festival in 2004. She is a life member of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film & Television, Noida.