 In the same year, she also starred in the film "Pyar Ka Mausam" (1969).In 1971, Chhaya starred as Munnibai, a young girl who works undercover for a dacoit, in "Mera Gaon Mera Desh", her first role as part of the main cast.The film was a major and critical success at the time, and is considered to be one of Chhaya's best performances.