 In 1966, Chhaya starred as Meena in the film "Teesri Manzil".Starring alongside Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh, the film was praised for its songs, as well as its story and ensemble, and is considered to be a classic film.Throughout 1967, Chhaya had begun to make more guest appearances, and starred in many critically acclaimed films, such as "Ram Aur Shyam", "Baharon Ke Sapne", "Upkar", and "Raat Aur Din".