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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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 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 |
| Maa | Maya | 1992 |
| Binani | 1992 | |
| Sangeet | Shanta | 1992 |
| Jai Kaali | 1992 | |
| Lambu Dada | Bijli | 1992 |
| Kasak | 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 |
| Naagmani | 1991 | |
| UPKAR DUDHACHE | Parvati | 1991 |
| Apmaan Ki Aag | Mrs. Singh - Vikrant's mom | 1990 |
| Raeeszada | Special appearance | 1990 |
| Doodh Ka Karz | Parvati | 1990 |
| Chor Pe Mor | 1990 | |
| Bandh Darwaza | Mahua | 1990 |
| Hum Se Na Takrana | Chand Bibi | 1990 |
| Pati Patni Aur Tawaif | Chhaiya | 1990 |
| Pyar Ka Karz | Indumati N. Sapotdar / Indumati Sapotdar | 1990 |
| Pyaar Ka Toofan | Sarita | 1990 |
| God of Love | Prem Pyari | 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 |
| Khuli Khidki | Shobha S. Dharampal | 1989 |
| Bahurani | Cameo, in song "Bol Tujhe Kaisa" | 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 |
| Waqt Ki Awaz | Chanda | 1988 |
| Soorma Bhopali | 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 |
| Mere Baad | 1988 | |
| Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani | Champa | 1988 |
| Mulzim | Asst. Jailer | 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 | |
| Maujaan Dubai Diyan | Ranno | 1985 |
| Patthar Dil | Basanti | 1985 |
| Kunwara Jeeja | 1985 | |
| Paththar | Mrs. Nirmala Rai | 1985 |
| Kala Suraj | Jamna | 1985 |
| Aaj Ka Daur | Mrs. Leo | 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 |
| Akalmand | Lulu | 1984 |
| Pavitra Ganga | 1984 | |
| Nadaniyan | 1984 | |
| Aan Aur Shaan | Kamal | 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 |
| Daulat Ke Dushman | Chanda | 1983 |
| Thayi Veedu | Item Dancer | 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 |
| Zakhmee Insaan | Dancer | 1982 |
| Kanchan Aur Ganga | 1982 | |
| Log Kya Kahenge | Sadhna | 1982 |
| Mehndi Rang Layegi | 1982 | |
| Maa Vina Soona Sansar | 1982 | |
| Khush Naseeb | Mrs. Rani Gopi Prasad | 1982 |
| Do Dishayen | Reena | 1982 |
| Sumbandh | Wedding Dancer / Singer | 1982 |
| Angoor | Prema | 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 |
| Kaaran | 1981 | |
| Khel Muqaddar Ka | 1981 | |
| Pyaasa Sawan | 1981 | |
| Gamdani Gori | 1981 | |
| Hum Paanch | Nishi | 1980 |
| Judaai | Miss Lily (Dancer) | 1980 |
| Lahu Pukarega | Dancer | 1980 |
| Phir Wohi Raat | Shobha | 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 |
| Iqraar | 1979 | |
| Atmaram | Kastoori | 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 |
| Sawan Ke Geet | Bijli | 1978 |
| Rahu Ketu | Rani | 1978 |
| Chowki No.11 | Shanno | 1978 |
| Parmatma | Lily | 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 |
| Kasam Khoon Ki | Poonam | 1977 |
| Amaanat | Flory D'Costa | 1977 |
| Bhingri | Lavni Dancer in Gorya Gorya Tatat Aata | 1977 |
| Apnapan | Gangubai | 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 |
| Santu Rangili | 1976 | |
| Yaari Zindabad | Haseena | 1976 |
| Sankoch | Sangeet Samrat's Wife | 1976 |
| Maha Chor | Rani | 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 |
| Himalay Se Ooncha | Aunty - Air Hostess | 1975 |
| Kaagaz Ki Nao | Aruna | 1975 |
| Jaggu | Courtesan | 1975 |
| Dharamjeet | Chhanno / Anju (Dual role) | 1975 |
| Mazaaq | Dr. A. Irani | 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 |
| Caravan | Nisha | 1971 |
| Man Mandir | Shyamlee Singh | 1971 |
| Kangan | Shobha | 1971 |
| Albela | Reshma | 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 |
| Samaj Ko Badal Dalo | Churan | 1970 |
| Jawab | Leela | 1970 |
| Rootha Na Karo | 1970 | |
| Anjan Hai Koyee | Seema | 1969 |
| Oos Raat Ke Baad | Shakuntala | 1969 |
| Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke | Mala | 1969 |
| Bandhan | Chameli | 1969 |
| Meri Bhabhi | Shyama | 1969 |
| Samay Bada Balwan | 1969 | |
| Mera Dost | 1969 | |
| Madhavi | Chanchal | 1969 |
| Anmol Moti | 1969 | |
| Tumse Achha Kaun Hai | Lily | 1969 |
| Badi Didi | Anita | 1969 |
| Jigri Dost | Neelkanth's maidservant | 1969 |
| Anokhi Raat | Prema Rai | 1968 |
| Mera Naam Johar | Renu | 1968 |
| Gunahon Ka Devta | 1967 | |
| Albela Mastana | Bahar | 1967 |
| Shamsheer | 1967 | |
| Aag | Durga | 1967 |
| Duniya Nachegi | Geeta | 1967 |
| Patthar Ke Sanam | Gauri | 1967 |
| Farz | Basanti | 1967 |
| Jawan Mard | 1966 | |
| Chale Hain Sasural | 1966 | |
| Kalapi | Shobhana | 1966 |
| Rustom Kaun | Reshmi | 1966 |
| Sangram | Bela | 1965 |
| Cha Cha Cha | Geeta | 1964 |
| Jahan Ara | 1964 | |
| Parasmani | Bijli | 1963 |
| Nartakee | Laxmi's Colleague | 1963 |
| Satyavan Savitri | 1963 | |
| Zingaro | 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 |
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