There was a pressure to pursue the career of acting due to it being present in her family for generations.

Purbi started her career as a model in commercials for brands like Happy Dent chewing gum, Nirma Washing Powder, and Thompson Television.

Purbi hosted several seasons of Comedy Circus and performed as a member of the principal cast.

Purbi was also a part of MTV India's first spoof film of the Bollywood franchise Dhoom in the television movie, Ghoom.

She appeared as a Gujarati Indian American working family lady in Metro Park.