She was discovered by a talent scout and began her career as a model before acting.
She studied at Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun, and later at Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai.
She is married to filmmaker Goldie Behl and has a son named Ranveer Behl.
She has written a book titled The Modern Gurukul: My Experiments with Parenting.
She is known for her elegance and was considered one of the most stylish actresses of the 1990s.