Navnindra Behl, an Indian theatre and television director, writer and actor, died on March 16, 2026, at age 76.
Born in Delhi on October 30, 1949, she began stage acting at the age of three and later took part in school and college plays and amateur theatre in Patiala. After completing postgraduate studies in Punjabi literature, she joined the Drama Department of Punjabi University, Patiala, as a lecturer.
Over a 37-year career as lecturer, reader, professor and head of department, she wrote and directed stage plays and trained many stage, television and film artists.
Navnindra Behl (30 October 1949 – 16 March 2026) was an Indian theatre and television director, writer and actor.