She has been a heroine in many Bengali films. In Bengali films, she has acted with Uttam Kumar and Kishore Kumar. Her last Bengali work as a female lead was "Kabita" (1977) which featured Ranjit Mullick and Kamal Hassan; it was a super-hit at the box office. She is noted for her strong women-oriented roles in films such as "Dhool Ka Phool", "Suhag Sindoor","Anpadh", "Phir Subah Hogi", "Hariyali Aur Rasta", "Bahurani", "Aasra", "Do Kaliyaan", "Gumrah", "Ankhen", "Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi", "Himalay Ki God Mein", "Do Kaliyaan", "Holi Aayi Re", "Nai Roshni", "Mere Huzoor", "Kangan", "Archana", "Maryada" amongst others.