She is a trained vocal singer and Kathak dancer and has delivered several live stage performances; she plays various musical instruments too.

[5] Her career in the entertainment industry in India commenced with Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, where she assisted her cousin, Sooraj R.

[8][9] Rajshri's TV division was launched that year, and Kavita, with other members of the family, successfully managed it for over eight years, producing shows like Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli, Do Hanson Ka Jodaa and more.

[12][13] Kavita Barjatya's first independent project was the TV soap Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, a family saga, launched on Sahara One on 30 May 2005 in the 9.00 pm IST slot.

[17] In January 2008, she launched Main Teri Parchhain Hoon on NDTV Imagine; the show enjoyed a successful year's run of 212 episodes.