Mumbai has always been a city of movers and shakers. While a great many have shone brightly only to vanish all too soon, some others have emerged as long-distance winners. This select group of achievers has broken through all parameters, raised the bar and shown the city what excellence (in various fields) is all about.

DEEPTI NAVAL
If there is one Bollywood actor who has always risen above the script, re-invented herself time and again and kept in sync with the changing times, it is Deepti Naval. From the bubbly Miss Chamko of ‘Chashmebuddoor’ to the smoldering Kamla (of Kamla), her histrionic prowess remains unparalleled. Her roles have ranged from playing the de-glamorized village belle to the well-heeled city-slicker and from the homely housewife to a peppy secretary! But the persona of the actress has gone way beyond filmi roles. An accomplished artist, Deepti’s oil paintings speak to the viewer. Landscapes with a lot of depth and women with haunting eyes are special features of Deepti’s oils and a huge painting of herself with Smita Patil remains one of Deepti’s personal favorites. A keen environmentalist, Deepti has lent her name and efforts to the preservation of greenery and mangroves in the Andheri West region.