 In 2011, she made her foray into Malayalam cinema with V. K. Prakash's "Karmayogi", an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Hamlet".In 2013, she played Shahid Kapoor's mother in the comedy film "Phata Poster Nikla Hero".She was considered to play the role of Tulsi Virani in "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" after Smriti Irani left the project, but the role was ultimately played by Gautami Kapoor.