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Aruna Irani is an Indian actress, who has acted in over 500 films throughout Hindi, Kannada, Marathi and Gujarati cinema, playing mostly supporting and character roles. She has won two Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress, for Pet Pyaar Aur Paap (1985) and Beta (1993), and has been nominated for a total of ten awards, holding a record for the most nominations in the category. In January 2012, Irani was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award at the 57th Filmfare Awards.
Born
Sunday, 18 August 1946
Actress Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Kahani Rubberband Ki | Karuna Razdan | 2022 |
Mahua | 2021 | |
Chaal Jeevi Laiye | Dr. Vadia | 2019 |
Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji | Beeji | 2019 |
Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali | Hamida Banu Begum | 2018 |
Masti Nahi Sasti | Mrs. Lajwanti Choudhary | 2017 |
The Kapil Sharma Show | Self | 2016 |
Mitwaa | Rosie Aunty | 2015 |
Bol Baby Bol | Aai / Durgadevi Deshmukh | 2014 |
Angel | Aarati | 2011 |
Actress Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Kahani Rubberband Ki | Karuna Razdan | 2022 |
Mahua | 2021 | |
Chaal Jeevi Laiye | Dr. Vadia | 2019 |
Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji | Beeji | 2019 |
Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali | Hamida Banu Begum | 2018 |
Masti Nahi Sasti | Mrs. Lajwanti Choudhary | 2017 |
The Kapil Sharma Show | Self | 2016 |
Mitwaa | Rosie Aunty | 2015 |
Bol Baby Bol | Aai / Durgadevi Deshmukh | 2014 |
Angel | Aarati | 2011 |
Khatta Meetha | Sheetal R. Tichkule | 2010 |
Babul Ki Bitiya Chali Doli Saja Ke | Mrs. Singhania (Dadi Maa) (2007-2009) | 2007 |
Ram Balram | 2007 | |
Vaidehi | Sita Harshvardhan Jaisingh | 2006 |
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | Laxmi | 2002 |
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa | Karan's mom | 2002 |
Badmaash No.1 | 2002 | |
Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand | Teji Rajinder Singh Kent | 2001 |
Censor | Mrs. Nandini Shiv Prasad | 2001 |
Beti No. 1 | Durga D. Bhatnagar | 2000 |
Bulandi | Manorama (Jagannath's mother) | 2000 |
Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Santho Verma | 1999 |
Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya | Buaji | 1999 |
Rajaji | Mrs. Shivnath | 1999 |
Phool Aur Aag | Deva's mother | 1999 |
Zulmi | Sumitra Dutt | 1999 |
Anari No. 1 | Mrs. Sharda Saxena | 1999 |
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka | Shakuntala Devi | 1999 |
Aarzoo | Mama Lucy | 1999 |
Kudrat | Shanti | 1998 |
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Mrs. Sinh | 1998 |
Maharaja | Ameenabi | 1998 |
Barood | Tara Bua | 1998 |
Iski Topi Uske Sarr | Gayetri | 1998 |
Saat Rang Ke Sapne | 1998 | |
Qahar | Kanta (Amar's mom) | 1997 |
Dil To Pagal Hai | Nisha's Dai / Pooja's Teacher | 1997 |
Hameshaa | Dai Ma | 1997 |
Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Sharda | 1997 |
Itihaas | Rukmani | 1997 |
Hawaskand | 1997 | |
Melody | Mansi Vrundavan (Maan Didi) | 1997 |
Ghulam-E-Musthafa | Bhagyalaxmi Dixit | 1997 |
Rakshak | Raj's mom | 1996 |
Chhote Sarkar | Amar's aunt | 1996 |
Maahir | Nurse | 1996 |
Jaan | Karan's mother | 1996 |
Indian | Gulabo Ram. Khilawan (Hindi version only) | 1996 |
Ek Tha Raja | Mrs. Anjana Lalchand Dogra | 1996 |
Haqeeqat | Mrs. David / Mrs. David (Landlady) | 1995 |
Kalyug Ke Avtaar | Pratap's Mother | 1995 |
Ahankaar | Ganga | 1995 |
Kartavya | Gayetridevi Singh | 1995 |
Raghuveer | Judge Gayetri | 1995 |
Bewafa Sanam | Mrs. Aruna Saxena | 1995 |
Prem | Panna | 1995 |
Jai Vikraanta | Sakina | 1995 |
Gopi Kishan | Geeta R. Choudhary | 1994 |
Suhaag | Asha R. Sharma / Asha R. Malhotra | 1994 |
Fauj | 1994 | |
Laadla | Bannobi / Bannobi (Sheetal's nanny) | 1994 |
Raja Babu | Mrs. Janki Singh (Raja's mom) / Janki Singh | 1994 |
Tobu Mone Rekho | 1994 | |
Bhagyawan | Renu | 1994 |
Aasoo Bane Angaarey | Radha Verma / Mrs. Shyamsunder | 1993 |
Professor Ki Padosan | Manda | 1993 |
Dhanwaan | Kashinath's Mother | 1993 |
Hum Hain Kamaal Ke | Mrs. Lado Godbode | 1993 |
Veerta | Lily | 1993 |
Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Mrs. Kamini Kumar / Kamini | 1993 |
Chor Aur Chand | Suraj's mom | 1993 |
Phool Aur Angaar | Mrs. Verma | 1993 |
Waqt Hamara Hai | Shanti Sabkuchwala | 1993 |
Kayda Kanoon | MLA Vimladevi A. Sinha | 1993 |
Hasti | Shanti | 1993 |
Muqabla | Soni | 1993 |
Shuruaat | Sujata | 1993 |
Jeena Marna Tere Sang | Kamla | 1992 |
Courage | Raju's Mother | 1992 |
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi | Lajwanti | 1992 |
Bewaffa Se Waffa | Razia | 1992 |
Sapne Saajan Ke | Shalini (Jyoti's mom) | 1992 |
Jaan Se Pyaara | Jai / Sunder's mother | 1992 |
Beta | Laxmi Devi / Laxmi | 1992 |
Yudhpath | Mai - Nehru Hostel canteen manager | 1992 |
Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul | Vimla | 1992 |
Mera Dil Tere Liye | Phoolwa | 1992 |
Binani | 1992 | |
Sangeet | Shanta | 1992 |
Jai Kaali | 1992 | |
Maa | Maya | 1992 |
Kasak | 1992 | |
Lambu Dada | Bijli | 1992 |
Phool Aur Kaante | Professor Batliwala | 1991 |
Pratikar | Mrs. Diwani | 1991 |
Ayee Milan Ki Raat | Suraj's mother | 1991 |
Vishnu-Devaa | Mrs. Ram Prasad | 1991 |
Numbri Aadmi | Champabai | 1991 |
UPKAR DUDHACHE | Parvati | 1991 |
Naagmani | 1991 | |
Apmaan Ki Aag | Mrs. Singh - Vikrant's mom | 1990 |
Raeeszada | Special appearance | 1990 |
Doodh Ka Karz | Parvati | 1990 |
Chor Pe Mor | 1990 | |
Hum Se Na Takrana | Chand Bibi | 1990 |
Bandh Darwaza | Mahua | 1990 |
Pati Patni Aur Tawaif | Chhaiya | 1990 |
Pyar Ka Karz | Indumati N. Sapotdar / Indumati Sapotdar | 1990 |
God of Love | Prem Pyari | 1990 |
Pyaar Ka Toofan | Sarita | 1990 |
Jurrat | Fatima | 1989 |
Chaalbaaz | Manju's adopted mother | 1989 |
Sikka | Dulari | 1989 |
Galiyon Ka Badshah | Rani Sahiban | 1989 |
Nigahen: Nagina Part II | Gayatri | 1989 |
Mitti Aur Sona | Kitty | 1989 |
Na-Insaafi | Mrs. Sharda Khanna | 1989 |
Jung Baaz | Neelam | 1989 |
Abhimanyu | Parvati (Ram's wife) | 1989 |
Garibon Ka Daata | 1989 | |
Kaanoon Ki Awaaz | Havaldar Mrs. Banarasi | 1989 |
Prem Pratigyaa | Thief | 1989 |
Touhean | Nurse Margaret | 1989 |
Bade Ghar Ki Beti | Murli's Wife | 1989 |
Gair Kaanooni | Bantho | 1989 |
Bahurani | Cameo, in song "Bol Tujhe Kaisa" | 1989 |
Khuli Khidki | Shobha S. Dharampal | 1989 |
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi | Jamuna's aunt | 1988 |
Gharana | Natwar's assistant | 1988 |
Inteqam | Johrabai | 1988 |
Dayavan | Tara | 1988 |
Janam Janam | Nisha | 1988 |
Zakhmi Aurat | Salma (member of the feminine group of the victims of the violence) / Salma | 1988 |
Gunahon Ka Faisla | Chanda Baai / Chandaa Baai | 1988 |
Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi | Mrs Kirkire / Lady Kirkire | 1988 |
Soorma Bhopali | 1988 | |
Waqt Ki Awaz | Chanda | 1988 |
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Uma | 1988 |
Mera Muqaddar | Shanti | 1988 |
Zulm Ko Jala Doonga | 1988 | |
Kab Tak Chup Rahungi | 1988 | |
Tamacha | 1988 | |
Pyar Ka Mandir | Shanti B. Bhooljanewala | 1988 |
Shahenshah | Julie (Shalu's mother) / Julie | 1988 |
Bees Saal Baad | Mithi | 1988 |
Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani | Champa | 1988 |
Mulzim | Asst. Jailer | 1988 |
Mere Baad | 1988 | |
Insaf Ki Pukar | Mrs. Meena Imaandaar | 1987 |
Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara | 1987 | |
Sindoor | Ramkatori | 1987 |
Marte Dam Tak | 1987 | |
Madadgaar | Guddi | 1987 |
Sansar | Gangu Bai | 1987 |
Pyaar Karke Dekho | Sampat's wife | 1987 |
Insaniyat Ke Dushman | Mona | 1987 |
Ghar Ka Sukh | 1987 | |
Naache Mayuri | Durga | 1986 |
Dahleez | Jameela Khan | 1986 |
Sadaa Suhagan | Sujata | 1986 |
Allah-Rakha | Razia Khan | 1986 |
Nasihat | Champa | 1986 |
Begaanaa | Leela | 1986 |
Ghar Sansar | Saudamani | 1986 |
Amrit | Hasinabanu Ali | 1986 |
Karamdaata | Street dancer in song "Pyar tujhse hi kiya". / Street dancer | 1986 |
Aap Ke Saath | Kamla (courtesan) / Kamla | 1986 |
Dilwaala | Shanti | 1986 |
Jungle Love | Jamuna Baai | 1986 |
Mera Dharam | Mrs. Vishal Sengar | 1986 |
Aag Aur Shola | Raju's Bua | 1986 |
Swarag Se Sunder | Phoolmati | 1986 |
Insaaf Ki Awaaz | Chameli | 1986 |
Baat Ban Jaye | Aruna Chaudhary | 1986 |
Insaaf Main Karoonga | Razia - Safar Khan's sister | 1985 |
Geraftaar | Gulabo | 1985 |
Meraa Ghar Mere Bachche | Courtesan | 1985 |
Durgaa | Sherry | 1985 |
Bhago Bhoot Aayaa | Nirmala / Shanti Devi / Nirmala/Manorama | 1985 |
Mohabbat | Shakuntala Choudhury | 1985 |
Masterji | Roopa | 1985 |
Bahu Ki Awaaz | Munni | 1985 |
Nanand Bhojai | 1985 | |
Patthar Dil | Basanti | 1985 |
Maujaan Dubai Diyan | Ranno | 1985 |
Kala Suraj | Jamna | 1985 |
Kunwara Jeeja | 1985 | |
Aaj Ka Daur | Mrs. Leo | 1985 |
Paththar | Mrs. Nirmala Rai | 1985 |
Qawwali Ki Raat | 1984 | |
Jhutha Sach | Bahar | 1984 |
Kunwari Bahu | 1984 | |
Ghar Ek Mandir | Ramkatori | 1984 |
Yahan Wahan | Neeta | 1984 |
Yeh Desh | Dancer | 1984 |
Tohfa | Sundari | 1984 |
Aan Aur Shaan | Kamal | 1984 |
Pavitra Ganga | 1984 | |
Akalmand | Lulu | 1984 |
Nadaniyan | 1984 | |
Mawaali | Laila | 1983 |
Bade Dil Wala | Shabnam | 1983 |
Jeet Hamaari | Item Dancer | 1983 |
Painter Babu | Courtesan | 1983 |
Mahaan | Tara | 1983 |
Bagga Daku | Chameli Baai | 1983 |
Ganga Kinare Mora Gaon | Sp appearance- song 'Mela Mein Saiyan' | 1983 |
Thayi Veedu | Item Dancer | 1983 |
Daulat Ke Dushman | Chanda | 1983 |
Anokha Bandhan | Kalyanji's wife | 1982 |
Johny I Love You | Seductress | 1982 |
Waqt Ke Shehzade | Baano | 1982 |
Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da | Balwant's wife / Shamsher's wife | 1982 |
Ghazab | Empress (in the play) / Kaveri | 1982 |
Vakil Babu | Munnibai (Courtesan) | 1982 |
Dial 100 | Sunita | 1982 |
Bemisal | Nandini Malhotra | 1982 |
Chorni | Geeta | 1982 |
Kachche Heere | Ganga | 1982 |
Kanchan Aur Ganga | 1982 | |
Maa Vina Soona Sansar | 1982 | |
Log Kya Kahenge | Sadhna | 1982 |
Sumbandh | Wedding Dancer / Singer | 1982 |
Mehndi Rang Layegi | 1982 | |
Angoor | Prema | 1982 |
Zakhmee Insaan | Dancer | 1982 |
Khush Naseeb | Mrs. Rani Gopi Prasad | 1982 |
Do Dishayen | Reena | 1982 |
Khoon Ka Rishta | Villager | 1981 |
Kahani Ek Chor Ki | 1981 | |
Shama | Pheroza Aslam Khan | 1981 |
Yaarana | Nurse Julie | 1981 |
Chhupa Chhuppi | 1981 | |
Dhanwan | Pathan's wife | 1981 |
Rocky | Kathy D'Souza | 1981 |
Jyoti | Mallika | 1981 |
Kudrat | Saraswati (Satto) | 1981 |
Love Story | Prostitute | 1981 |
Aas Paas | Rama Tandon / Rama | 1981 |
Pyaasa Sawan | 1981 | |
Khel Muqaddar Ka | 1981 | |
Gamdani Gori | 1981 | |
Kaaran | 1981 | |
Hum Paanch | Nishi | 1980 |
Judaai | Miss Lily (Dancer) | 1980 |
Phir Wohi Raat | Shobha | 1980 |
Lahu Pukarega | Dancer | 1980 |
Qurbani | Jwala Singh | 1980 |
Karz | Tribal Dancer (Guest Appearance) | 1980 |
Red Rose | Sheela - Sales Clerk | 1980 |
Hum Nahin Sudhrenge | Savitri Mukherjee | 1980 |
Ganga Aur Suraj | 1980 | |
Kali Ghata | 1980 | |
Do Premee | Cabret Dancer / Special Appearance | 1980 |
Nazrana Pyar Ka | Ramkali | 1980 |
Surakksha | Ruby | 1979 |
Jaani Dushman | Aruna / Aruna (Ganga Ram's daughter) | 1979 |
Gol Maal | Self | 1979 |
Gautam Govinda | Gulabo | 1979 |
Sargam | Kusum | 1979 |
Love in Canada | Aruna | 1979 |
Atmaram | Kastoori | 1979 |
Iqraar | 1979 | |
Shalimar | Dance Teacher | 1978 |
Bhookh | Courtesan | 1978 |
Sone Ka Dil Lohe Ke Haath | Dancer | 1978 |
Phaansi | Courtesan | 1978 |
Kanchan Ane Ganga | Kanchan / Ganga | 1978 |
Parmatma | Lily | 1978 |
Sawan Ke Geet | Bijli | 1978 |
Chowki No.11 | Shanno | 1978 |
Rahu Ketu | Rani | 1978 |
Chala Murari Hero Banne | Chandramukhi | 1977 |
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | Guest Appearance | 1977 |
Chor Sipahee | 1977 | |
Khoon Pasina | Shantimohan Sharma / Shanti Devi / Shanti Devi (Shanno) | 1977 |
Apnapan | Gangubai | 1977 |
Amaanat | Flory D'Costa | 1977 |
Bhingri | Lavni Dancer in Gorya Gorya Tatat Aata | 1977 |
Kasam Khoon Ki | Poonam | 1977 |
Zindagi | Sudha N. Shukla | 1976 |
Laila Majnu | Zarina | 1976 |
Fakira | Neelam | 1976 |
Bhala Manus | 1976 | |
Charas | Nimmu | 1976 |
Bhanwar | Anju Verma | 1976 |
Nagin | Dancer | 1976 |
Maha Chor | Rani | 1976 |
Yaari Zindabad | Haseena | 1976 |
Santu Rangili | 1976 | |
Sankoch | Sangeet Samrat's Wife | 1976 |
Harfan Maulaa | Renu Sinha | 1976 |
Rani Aur Lalpari | Meneka | 1975 |
Uljhan | Usha Kapoor | 1975 |
Sanyasi | Radhika | 1975 |
Mili | Runa Singh | 1975 |
Deewaar | Dancer in song "Koi Marjaye" | 1975 |
Mazaaq | Dr. A. Irani | 1975 |
Kaagaz Ki Nao | Aruna | 1975 |
Jaggu | Courtesan | 1975 |
Dharamjeet | Chhanno / Anju (Dual role) | 1975 |
Himalay Se Ooncha | Aunty - Air Hostess | 1975 |
Dil Diwana | Gita | 1974 |
Roti Kapada Aur Makaan | Poonam (Malika-E-Nekiram) | 1974 |
Do Chattane | Aruna | 1974 |
Paap Aur Punya | Mala | 1974 |
Prem Nagar | Dancer / Singer | 1974 |
Khoon Ki Keemat | Billo | 1974 |
Asliyat | 1974 | |
Shaitaan | Murder Victim #4 Village Belle | 1974 |
Chattan Singh | Badli Banjaran | 1974 |
Shandaar | Chandni | 1974 |
Bobby | Nima | 1973 |
Do Phool | Shaila | 1973 |
Ek Mutthi Aasmaan | Aruna | 1973 |
Rani Aur Jaani | Anu | 1973 |
Garam Masala | Jugnu 'Garam Masala' | 1972 |
Bombay to Goa | Mala | 1972 |
Sanjog | Seema | 1972 |
Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari | Mala C. Singh | 1971 |
Naya Zamana | Rekha | 1971 |
Andaz | Mahua | 1971 |
Lakhon Me Ek | Renu - Jeevan's sister | 1971 |
Buddha Mil Gaya | Parvati | 1971 |
Ek Paheli | Rosy | 1971 |
One Day Before the Rainy Season | 1971 | |
Sher E Watan | Princess Soferika | 1971 |
Hum Tum Aur Woh | Lalita | 1971 |
Man Mandir | Shyamlee Singh | 1971 |
Albela | Reshma | 1971 |
Kangan | Shobha | 1971 |
Caravan | Nisha | 1971 |
Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong | 1971 | |
Aan Milo Sajna | Varsha's friend | 1970 |
Insaan Aur Shaitan | Usha | 1970 |
Safar | Laxmi / Laxmi (Kalidas' wife) | 1970 |
The Train | Dancer(Guest Appearance) / Guest Appearance | 1970 |
Bachpan | Dancer / Singer | 1970 |
Jawab | Leela | 1970 |
Rootha Na Karo | 1970 | |
Samaj Ko Badal Dalo | Churan | 1970 |
Anjan Hai Koyee | Seema | 1969 |
Oos Raat Ke Baad | Shakuntala | 1969 |
Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke | Mala | 1969 |
Meri Bhabhi | Shyama | 1969 |
Mera Dost | 1969 | |
Anmol Moti | 1969 | |
Samay Bada Balwan | 1969 | |
Madhavi | Chanchal | 1969 |
Badi Didi | Anita | 1969 |
Tumse Achha Kaun Hai | Lily | 1969 |
Bandhan | Chameli | 1969 |
Jigri Dost | Neelkanth's maidservant | 1969 |
Anokhi Raat | Prema Rai | 1968 |
Mera Naam Johar | Renu | 1968 |
Shamsheer | 1967 | |
Gunahon Ka Devta | 1967 | |
Duniya Nachegi | Geeta | 1967 |
Patthar Ke Sanam | Gauri | 1967 |
Albela Mastana | Bahar | 1967 |
Aag | Durga | 1967 |
Farz | Basanti | 1967 |
Kalapi | Shobhana | 1966 |
Jawan Mard | 1966 | |
Chale Hain Sasural | 1966 | |
Rustom Kaun | Reshmi | 1966 |
Sangram | Bela | 1965 |
Cha Cha Cha | Geeta | 1964 |
Jahan Ara | 1964 | |
Parasmani | Bijli | 1963 |
Zingaro | 1963 | |
Nartakee | Laxmi's Colleague | 1963 |
Satyavan Savitri | 1963 | |
Anpadh | Young Lajoo | 1962 |
Tarzan the Storm | 1962 | |
Gunga Jumna | Young Kamla / Young Kamla (Child Artist) | 1961 |
Sarhad | Child Artiste | 1960 |
Love Marriage | Leela 'Laila' Srivastav | 1959 |
Talaaq | Child Artist | 1958 |
Waris | 1954 |
Director Filmography
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Producer Filmography
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