. After a significant hiatus, she successfully transitioned to OTT platforms with acclaimed performances in modern web series. Filmography Highlights
: This soulful duet, sung by Alka Yagnik and Abhijeet Bhattacharya, is widely considered the film's most memorable romantic highlight, showcasing the chemistry between Sonali Bendre and Suniel Shetty. "Love Is Pain (Dard Hota Hai)"
| Year | Film | Role | Notable Scene/Moment | |------|------|------|----------------------| | 1994 | Aag | Parul | Debut film; emotional confrontation scene with father | | 1995 | Bombay (dubbed) | – | (Original Tamil) – Gained recognition | | 1996 | English Babu Desi Mem | Nandini | Introduction song “Boom Boom” – became a style icon | | 1998 | Duplicate | Lily | Comic timing opposite Shah Rukh Khan; “Mere Mehboob” song sequence | | 1998 | Hum Saath Saath Hain | Dr. Preeti | Family drama; her gentle, supportive wife persona | | 1999 | Sarfarosh | Seema | – emotional breakdown scene when she learns Aamir Khan’s secret mission | | 1999 | Kadhalar Dhinam (Tamil) | Roja | College romance; iconic rain song “Kadhalar Dhinam” | | 2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Preeti | Courtroom emotional speech defending her character | | 2001 | Lajja | Maithili | Rural drama; powerful scene where she stands up against patriarchal violence | | 2002 | Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | Ayesha | Climax sacrifice scene – stabbed while saving hero | | 2003 | Anahat (Marathi) | – | Art film; subtle performance in marital discord scenes | | 2004 | Shankar Dada MBBS (Telugu) | Dr. Sunita | Comedy scene mimicking Chiranjeevi’s mannerisms |
