Debuted in Hindi film Chakra 1981 and Marathi film Lek Chalali Sasarla 1984.
Maherchi Sadi 1991 the biggest blockbuster Marathi film of its time gave her stardom and she became top actress of her time.The role was earlier rejected by Bhageshree and proved lucky for Alka Kubal.
Also turned producer with Suwasinichi Hee Satwapariksha 2010.
After success Maherchi Sadi 1991 producers and directors wrote role for which of middle class married women who faced humiliations in family.
In an advertisement of Maherchi Sadi 1991 the makers posted an ad that Alka Kubal is getting married today at a hall in Dadar.After reading the ad many of her fans gathered at her wedding venue at Dadar Vanita Samaj Hall to wish her.
During one of her shoots had met with serious car accident in Satara.Her car was severely damaged and she was badly injured. A year later she had spinal surgery due to the accident and bounced back at what she is best.
Has two daughters Ishani a Pilot and Kasturi a Doctor.