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Aruna Irani

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  • Producer
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Aruna Irani
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Aruna Irani made her debut in the movie Gunga Jumna (1961) at nine years old playing Azra's character. After doing several small roles in films like Jahanara (1964), Farz (1967), Upkar (1967) and Aaya Sawan Jhoomke (1969). She was paired with comedian Mehmood Ali in films like Aulad (1968), Jawab, Humjoli (1970), Manmandir and Naya Zamana (1971).In 1971, she starred in Caravan. She later starred in Mehmood Ali's Bombay To Goa (1972), Garam Masala (1972), and Do Phool (1973). Her best character roles came in Rajesh Khanna films like Dhanwan, Redrose, Amrit, Kudrat, Nasihat, Masterji, Aan Milo Sajna. Her films have included Farz (1967), Bobby (1973), Prem Nagar, Paap Aur Punya, Mahachor, Fakira (1976), Bhala Manus, Kali Ghata,Sargam (1979), Love Story (1981), and Rocky (1981). She won her first Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Pet Pyaar Aur Paap (1984). In the late 1980s and 1990s Irani switched to playing motherly roles, notably in Beta (1992) for which she won her second Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. She acted in the Kannada remake of the same film and the same role. Some of her Marathi films are Changu Mangu, Lapwa Chapvi, Ek Gadi Baki Anadi and Bol Baby Bol. In her later career, Irani also switched to television performing character roles in various serials. She also took up to direction and production of tele-serials like Mehndi Tere Naam Ki, Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand, Vaidehi and more. On Sunday 19 February 2012, she was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the annual Filmfare awards function in Mumbai.
BornAugust 18, 1946
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Known for

    Sangeeta Ghosh in Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand (2001)
    Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand
    4.0
    TV Series
    • Teji Rajinder Singh Kent
    Caravan (1971)
    Caravan
    6.7
    • Nisha
    • 1971
    Beta (1992)
    Beta
    6.2
    • Laxmi Devi(as Aroona Irani)
    • 1992
    Aruna Irani, Joginder Shelly, and Nazima in Ranga Khush (1975)
    Ranga Khush
    4.5
    • Kasturi
    • 1975

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan
      • Shalini Avinash Mathur
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2003
    • Babul Ki Bitiya Chali Doli Saja Ke
      • Mrs. Singhania (Dadi Maa) (2007-2009)
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2007
    • Jalso: A Family Invitation
      • Dadi (Sushila)
      • Completed
      • 2025
    • Jalso: A Family Invitation
      • Dadi (Sushila)
      • Completed
    • Purab Ki Laila Paschim Ka Chaila: Hello India
      • In Production



    • Sooraj Pancholi in Kesari Veer (2025)
      Kesari Veer
      6.2
      • Charan Jagdamba
      • 2025
    • Ghudchadi (2024)
      Ghudchadi
      4.2
      • Kalyani Devi
      • 2024
    • Kahani Rubberband Ki (2022)
      Kahani Rubberband Ki
      5.3
      • Karuna Razdan
      • 2022
    • Jasmin Bhasin in Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji (2019)
      Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Beeji
      • 2019
    • Chaal Jeevi Laiye (2019)
      Chaal Jeevi Laiye
      8.7
      • Dr. Vadia
      • 2019
    • Rashami Desai and Ashish Lal in Chalo Saaf Karein (2019)
      Chalo Saaf Karein
      9.4
      TV Series
      • Dadi
      • 2019
    • Shaheer Sheikh and Sonarika Bhadoria in Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali (2018)
      Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Hamida Banu Begum
      • 2018
    • Masti Nahi Sasti (2017)
      Masti Nahi Sasti
      4.3
      • Mrs. Lajwanti Choudhary
      • 2017
    • Simran Pareenja in Bhagyalaxmi (2015)
      Bhagyalaxmi
      TV Series
      • Vasundhara Prajapati
      • 2015
    • Mitwaa (2015)
      Mitwaa
      6.3
      • Rosie Aunty
      • 2015
    • Aruna Irani, Neha Pendse, Makarand Anaspure, and Aniket Vishwasrao in Bol Baby Bol (2014)
      Bol Baby Bol
      4.4
      • Aai
      • 2014
    • Jay Soni in Sanskar Dharohar Apno Ki (2013)
      Sanskar Dharohar Apno Ki
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Anusuya Dhansukhlal Vaishnav
      • Ansu Baa
      • 2013
    • Dekha Ek Khwaab (2011)
      Dekha Ek Khwaab
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Rajmata Mrinalini Devi
      • 2011–2012
    • Samir Soni, Alka Amin, and Saurabh Raj Jain in Parichay: Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka (2011)
      Parichay: Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Sulekha Diwan
      • 2012
    • Main Lakshmi Tere Angaan Ki (2011)
      Main Lakshmi Tere Angaan Ki
      8.3
      TV Series
      • 2011–2012

    Producer



    • Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan
      • producer
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2003
    • Babul Ki Bitiya Chali Doli Saja Ke
      • producer
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2007



    • Naaginn: Waadon Ki Agniparikshaa (2007)
      Naaginn: Waadon Ki Agniparikshaa
      7.4
      TV Series
      • series producer
      • 2008
    • Barkha Bisht in Babul Ki Bitiya Chali Doli Saja Ke (2007)
      Babul Ki Bitiya Chali Doli Saja Ke
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2007
    • Sangeeta Ghosh in Rabba Ishq Na Hove (2005)
      Rabba Ishq Na Hove
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2005
    • Zameen Se Aassman Tak
      TV Series
      • series producer
      • 2004
    • Sangeeta Ghosh in Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand (2001)
      Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand
      4.0
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2001–2004
    • Mehndi Tere Naam Ki (2000)
      Mehndi Tere Naam Ki
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2000
    • Anari No. 1 (1999)
      Anari No. 1
      5.1
      • producer (as Aroona Irani)
      • 1999

    Director



    • Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan
      • Director
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2003



    • Zameen Se Aassman Tak
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2004
    • Sangeeta Ghosh in Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand (2001)
      Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand
      4.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2001–2004

    Videos11

    Angoor Trailer with Subtitles
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    Bol Baby Bol (2014) Trailer
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    Bol Baby Bol (2014) Trailer
    Bol Baby Bol (2014) Trailer
    Trailer 1:34
    Bol Baby Bol (2014) Trailer
    Bewafa Sanam (1995) Trailer
    Trailer 1:01
    Bewafa Sanam (1995) Trailer
    Fakira (1976) Trailer
    Trailer 1:10
    Fakira (1976) Trailer
    Raja Babu (1994) Trailer
    Trailer 1:04
    Raja Babu (1994) Trailer
    Beta (1992) Trailer
    Trailer 2:07
    Beta (1992) Trailer

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Baby Aruna
    • Born
      • August 18, 1946
      • Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
    • Spouse
      • Kuku Kohli1990 - present
    • Parents
      • Fardoon Irani
    • Relatives
        Chetna Irani (She acted in Garam Masala under the name Mini Mahmood)(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Starred shelved movie, Films and Films "Shera"(1976) Starring Kabir Bedi,Yogita Bali, Aruna Irani,Raza Murad.Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal, Produced by N.Kabir, Directed by Kewal Mishra.

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    • Trivia
      Sister of Indra Kumar

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    • How old is Aruna Irani?
      78 years old
    • When was Aruna Irani born?
      August 18, 1946
    • Where was Aruna Irani born?
      Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
    • What is Aruna Irani known for?
      Caravan, Beta, Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand, and Ranga Khush
    • Is Aruna Irani married?
      Yes, to Kuku Kohli since 1990

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