A qualified film-maker from NID, Ahmedabad, Lekha began her career as a theatre artist. In 2006 she become a VJ on SS Music, and hosted the popular shows PCO and later Connect. She is also a sculptor, having held her first solo exhibition at the age of 18. She played a leading role in the film 'Framed' directed by independent director Chetan Shah. She is currently shooting for Jayamkondaan opposite Vinay Rai, and is a host for the IPL cricket tournament being telecast on Sony MAX TV.