Acting
Aruna Irani
Born 1952-05-03
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Department: Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Aruna Irani (born May 3, 1952) is an Indian actress who has acted in over 300 films mostly playing supporting roles. She dance in the songs "Chadti Jawani", "Dilbar Dilse Pyare", "Ab Jo Mile Hai" from film Caravan (1971) and "Main Shayar To Nahi" from film Bobby (1973) amongst others. Her performance in both films won her nomination at Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Role. She holds the record for winning maximum nominations (10) in this category and received the award twice for her roles in Pet Pyaar Aur Paap (1985) and Beta (1993). In January 2012 she was honoured with Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award at the 57th Filmfare Awards function. Description above from the Wikipedia article Aruna Irani, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Aruna Irani
TV
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The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
TMDB3.5
TV
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Indian Idol
2004
TMDB2.9
Movie
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Dil To Pagal Hai
1997
TMDB3.5
Movie
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Gol Maal
1979
TMDB3.8
Movie
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Deewaar
1975
TMDB3.6
Movie
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Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
2002
TMDB2.8
TV
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Porus
2017
TMDB4.3
Movie
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Haseena Maan Jaayegi
1999
TMDB3.0
Movie
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Shahenshah
1988
TMDB3.3
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Angoor
1982
TMDB3.6
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (302 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | O'Romeo | Madam | Movie | 2026 |
 | Jalso: A Family Invitation | Dadi (Sushila) | Movie | 2025 |
 | Kesari Veer | Charan Jagdamba | Movie | 2025 |
 | Ghudchadi | Kalyani Devi | Movie | 2024 |
 | Kahani Rubberband Ki | Karuna Razdan | Movie | 2022 |
 | Chaal Jeevi Laiye! | Dr. Vadia | Movie | 2019 |
 | Porus | Oracle | TV Series | 2017 |
 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Self | TV Series | 2016 |
 | Mitwa | Rosie Aunty | Movie | 2015 |
| Bol Baby Bol | Durgadevi Deshmukh | Movie | 2014 | |
 | Dekha Ek Khwaab | Rajmata Mrinalini Devi | TV Series | 2011 |
 | Angel | Aarati | Movie | 2011 |
 | Indian Idol | Self | TV Series | 2004 |
 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | Laxmi | Movie | 2002 |
| Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | Herself | TV Series | 2002 | |
 | Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2002 |
 | Beti No. 1 | Durga D. Bhatnagar | Movie | 2000 |
 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Narayani Devi | TV Series | 2000 |
 | Bulandi | Manorama (Jagannath's mother) | Movie | 2000 |
 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Santho Verma | Movie | 1999 |
 | Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya | Buaji | Movie | 1999 |
 | Rajaji | Mrs. Shivnath | Movie | 1999 |
 | Phool Aur Aag | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1999 |
 | Zulmi | Sumitra Dutt | Movie | 1999 |
 | Anari No. 1 | Mrs. Sharda Saxena | Movie | 1999 |
| Anari No. 1 | Producer | Movie | 1999 |
 | Silsila Hai Pyar Ka | Shakuntala Devi | Movie | 1999 |
 | Aarzoo | Vijay's mother | Movie | 1999 |
 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Mrs. Sinh | Movie | 1998 |
 | Maharaja | Ameenabi | Movie | 1998 |
 | Saazish | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1998 |
 | Qahar | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1997 |
 | Dil To Pagal Hai | Pooja's Teacher | Movie | 1997 |
 | Lav Kush | Bhudevi | Movie | 1997 |
 | Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Sharda | Movie | 1997 |
 | Hameshaa | Dai Ma | Movie | 1997 |
 | Ghulam-E-Musthafa | Bhagyalaxmi Dixit | Movie | 1997 |
 | Saaz | Mansi Vrundavan (Maan Didi) | Movie | 1997 |
 | Chhote Sarkar | Amar's aunt | Movie | 1996 |
 | Maahir | Nurse | Movie | 1996 |
 | Jaan | Karan's mother | Movie | 1996 |
 | Rajkumar | The Witch | Movie | 1996 |
 | Aurat Aurat Aurat | Aruna | Movie | 1996 |
 | Ek Tha Raja | Mrs. Anjana Lalchand Dogra | Movie | 1996 |
 | Haqeeqat | Mrs. David | Movie | 1995 |
 | Ahankaar | Ganga | Movie | 1995 |
 | Kartavya | Gayetridevi Singh | Movie | 1995 |
 | Raghuveer | Judge Gayetri | Movie | 1995 |
 | Prem | Panna | Movie | 1995 |
 | Jai Vikraanta | Sakina | Movie | 1995 |
 | Gopi Kishan | Geeta R. Choudhary | Movie | 1994 |
 | Suhaag | Asha R. Sharma / Asha R. Malhotra | Movie | 1994 |
 | Brahma | Jamunabai | Movie | 1994 |
 | Professor Ki Padosan | Manda | Movie | 1994 |
 | Laadla | Bannobi | Movie | 1994 |
 | Insaniyat | Courtesan who abducted Shalu | Movie | 1994 |
 | Raja Babu | Janki Singh | Movie | 1994 |
 | Aasoo Bane Angaarey | Radha Verma / Mrs. Shyamsunder | Movie | 1993 |
 | Dhanwaan | Kashinath's Mother | Movie | 1993 |
 | Bhagyawan | Renu | Movie | 1993 |
 | Pehla Nasha | Rekha Bajaj | Movie | 1993 |
 | Hum Hain Kamaal Ke | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1993 |
 | Veerta | Lily | Movie | 1993 |
 | Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Kamini | Movie | 1993 |
 | Chor Aur Chand | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1993 |
 | Hasti | Shanti | Movie | 1993 |
| Muqabla | Soni | Movie | 1993 | |
 | Annayya | Nagamani | Movie | 1993 |
 | Shabnam | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1993 |
 | Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1992 |
 | Sangeet | Shanta | Movie | 1992 |
 | Bewaffa Se Waffa | Razia | Movie | 1992 |
 | Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1992 |
 | Naach Govinda Naach | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1992 |
 | Police Officer | Sita Verma | Movie | 1992 |
| Jaan Se Pyara | Jai / Sunder's mother | Movie | 1992 | |
 | Beta | Laxmi | Movie | 1992 |
 | Mera Dil Tere Liye | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1992 |
| Lambu Dada | Bijli | Movie | 1992 | |
 | Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana | Shanti Devi | Movie | 1992 |
 | Maa | Maya | Movie | 1992 |
 | Jigar | Raju's Mother | Movie | 1992 |
 | Phool Aur Kaante | Professor Batliwala | Movie | 1991 |
 | Kohraam | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1991 |
 | Shanti Kranti | Subhash's Mother (Hindi Version) | Movie | 1991 |
 | Pratikar | Mrs. Diwani | Movie | 1991 |
 | Brahmarshi Vishwamitra | Kalakoushukudu's wife | Movie | 1991 |
 | Numbri Aadmi | Champabai | Movie | 1991 |
 | Naagmani | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1991 |
 | Apmaan Ki Aag | Mrs. Singh - Vikrant's mom | Movie | 1990 |
 | Doodh Ka Karz | Parvati | Movie | 1990 |
 | Hum Se Na Takrana | Chand Bibi | Movie | 1990 |
 | Bandh Darwaza | Mahua | Movie | 1990 |
 | Changu Mangu | Rukhmani | Movie | 1990 |
 | Pyar Ka Karz | Indumati Sapotdar | Movie | 1990 |
 | Pyar Ka Devta | Prem Pyari | Movie | 1990 |
 | Chaalbaaz | Manju's adopted mother | Movie | 1989 |
 | Sikka | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1989 |
 | Galiyon Ka Badshah | Rani Sahiban | Movie | 1989 |
 | Mitti Aur Sona | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1989 |
 | Nigahen: Nagina Part II | Gayatri | Movie | 1989 |
 | Jung Baaz | Neelam | Movie | 1989 |
 | Dana Paani | Savitri Devi | Movie | 1989 |
 | Paraya Ghar | Jalebi | Movie | 1989 |
 | Abhimanyu | Parvati (Ram's wife) | Movie | 1989 |
 | Garibon Ka Daata | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1989 |
 | Touhean | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1989 |
 | Gair Kanooni | Bantho | Movie | 1989 |
 | Bees Saal Baad | Mithi | Movie | 1989 |
 | Jaaydaad | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1989 |
 | Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi | Jamuna's aunt | Movie | 1988 |
 | Gharana | Natwar's assistant | Movie | 1988 |
 | Dayavan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1988 |
 | Zakhmi Aurat | Salma | Movie | 1988 |
 | Gunahon Ka Faisla | Chandaa Baai | Movie | 1988 |
 | Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi | Lady Kirkire | Movie | 1988 |
 | Waqt Ki Awaz | Chanda | Movie | 1988 |
| Soorma Bhopali | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1988 | |
 | Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Uma | Movie | 1988 |
 | Mera Muqaddar | Shanti | Movie | 1988 |
 | Kasam | Gulabo | Movie | 1988 |
 | Pyar Ka Mandir | Mrs. Shanti Bhuljaanewala | Movie | 1988 |
 | Shahenshah | Julie (Shalu's mother) | Movie | 1988 |
 | Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1988 |
 | Kab Tak Chup Rahungi | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1988 |
 | Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1987 |
 | Sindoor | Ramkatori | Movie | 1987 |
 | Parivaar | Mangala | Movie | 1987 |
 | Dolon Chapa | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1987 |
 | Sansar | Gangu Bai | Movie | 1987 |
 | Pyaar Karke Dekho | Sampat's wife | Movie | 1987 |
 | Insaniyat Ke Dushman | Mona | Movie | 1987 |
 | Ghar Ka Sukh | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1987 |
 | Naache Mayuri | Durga | Movie | 1986 |
 | Insaaf Ki Awaaz | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1986 |
 | Dahleez | Jameela Khan | Movie | 1986 |
 | Ghar Sansar | Saudamani | Movie | 1986 |
 | Amrit | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1986 |
 | Karamdaata | Street dancer | Movie | 1986 |
 | Mera Dharam | Mrs. Vishal Sengar | Movie | 1986 |
 | Sadaa Suhagan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1986 |
 | Dilwaala | Shanti | Movie | 1986 |
 | Fire and Flames | Raju's Bua | Movie | 1986 |
 | Baat Ban Jaye | Aruna Chaudhary | Movie | 1986 |
 | Swarag Se Sunder | Phoolmati | Movie | 1986 |
 | Aap Ke Saath | Kamla | Movie | 1986 |
 | Aaj Ka Daur | Mrs. Leo | Movie | 1985 |
 | Insaaf Main Karoonga | Razia - Safar Khan's sister | Movie | 1985 |
 | Geraftaar | Gulabo | Movie | 1985 |
 | Meraa Ghar Mere Bacche | Courtesan | Movie | 1985 |
 | Bhago Bhoot Aayaa | Nirmala/Manorama | Movie | 1985 |
 | Mohabbat | Shakuntala Chaudhury | Movie | 1985 |
 | Masterji | Roopa | Movie | 1985 |
 | Ulta Seedha | Bahji | Movie | 1985 |
 | Bahu Ki Awaaz | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1985 |
 | Paththar | Mrs. Nirmala Rai | Movie | 1985 |
 | Sanjog | Sunaina | Movie | 1985 |
| Pet Pyaar Aur Paap | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1984 | |
 | Jhutha Sach | Bahar | Movie | 1984 |
| Yahan Wahan | Neeta | Movie | 1984 | |
 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Ramkatori | Movie | 1984 |
 | Yeh Desh | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1984 |
 | Tohfa | Sundari | Movie | 1984 |
 | Akalmand | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1984 |
 | Mawaali | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1983 |
 | Bade Dil Wala | Shabnam | Movie | 1983 |
 | Mahaan | Tara | Movie | 1983 |
 | Anokha Bandhan | Kalyanji's Wife | Movie | 1982 |
 | Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da | Balwant's wife | Movie | 1982 |
 | Ghazab | Kaveri | Movie | 1982 |
| Dial 100 | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1982 | |
 | Angoor | Prema | Movie | 1982 |
 | Bemisal | Nandini Malhotra | Movie | 1982 |
 | Sumbandh | Wedding Dancer / Singer | Movie | 1982 |
 | Log Kya Kahenge | Sadhna | Movie | 1982 |
| Shama | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1981 | |
 | Ahista Ahista | Savitri | Movie | 1981 |
 | Jyoti | Mallika | Movie | 1981 |
 | Rocky | Kathy D'Souza | Movie | 1981 |
 | Kudrat | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1981 |
 | Ghamandee | Suman | Movie | 1981 |
 | Thee | Self - Dancer | Movie | 1981 |
 | Aas Paas | Rama | Movie | 1981 |
 | Yaarana | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1981 |
 | Dhuan | Pushpa | Movie | 1981 |
| Chhuppa Chhuppi | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1981 | |
 | Pyaasa Sawan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1981 |
 | Hum Paanch | Nishi | Movie | 1980 |
 | Do Premee | Special Appearance | Movie | 1980 |
 | Phir Wahi Raat | Shobha | Movie | 1980 |
 | Qurbani | Jwaala Singh | Movie | 1980 |
 | Karz | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1980 |
 | Red Rose | Sheela - Sales Clerk | Movie | 1980 |
 | Ganga Aur Suraj | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1980 |
 | Kali Ghata | Pinky | Movie | 1980 |
 | Nazrana Pyar Ka | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1980 |
 | Yuvraaj | Maharani Nandini | Movie | 1979 |
 | Surakksha | Ruby | Movie | 1979 |
 | Jaani Dushman | Aruna | Movie | 1979 |
 | Kartavya | Lachhi | Movie | 1979 |
 | Gol Maal | Self | Movie | 1979 |
 | Gautam Govinda | Gulabo | Movie | 1979 |
 | Sargam | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1979 |
| Atmaram | Kastoori | Movie | 1979 | |
 | Shalimar | Dance Teacher | Movie | 1978 |
 | Anpadh | Banu Begum | Movie | 1978 |
 | Rahu Ketu | Rani | Movie | 1978 |
 | Khoon Ki Pukaar | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1978 |
 | Muqaddar | Dancer | Movie | 1978 |
 | Phaansi | Courtesan | Movie | 1978 |
 | Summer Rain | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1978 |
 | Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1977 |
 | Chor Sipahee | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1977 |
 | Khoon Pasina | Shantimohan Sharma / Shanti Devi | Movie | 1977 |
 | Apnapan | Gangubai | Movie | 1977 |
| Chala Murari Hero Banne | Chandramukhi | Movie | 1977 | |
 | Amaanat | Flory D'Costa | Movie | 1977 |
 | Do Chehere | Rani / Mohini | Movie | 1977 |
 | Jadu Tona | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1977 |
 | Kasam Khoon Ki | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1977 |
| Zindagi | Sudha N. Shukla | Movie | 1976 | |
 | Laila-Majnu | Zarina | Movie | 1976 |
 | Aap Beati | Reena P. Kapoor | Movie | 1976 |
 | Fakira | Neelam | Movie | 1976 |
 | Naach Uthe Sansaar | Nital | Movie | 1976 |
 | Charas | Nimmu | Movie | 1976 |
 | Bhanwar | Anju Verma | Movie | 1976 |
 | Nagin | Dancer | Movie | 1976 |
| Maha Chor | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1976 | |
 | Zorro | Sher Singh's Girlfriend | Movie | 1975 |
 | Do Jasoos | Chhamia Dancer | Movie | 1975 |
| Uljhan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1975 | |
 | Sanyasi | Radhika | Movie | 1975 |
 | Mili | Runa Singh | Movie | 1975 |
 | Khel Khel Mein | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1975 |
 | Deewaar | Dancer in song (uncredited) | Movie | 1975 |
 | Himalay Se Ooncha | Aunty - Air Hostess | Movie | 1975 |
| Do Jhoot | Rekha | Movie | 1975 | |
| Raajaa | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1975 | |
 | Pap Aur Punya | Mala | Movie | 1974 |
 | Prem Nagar | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1974 |
 | Humshakal | Vimla | Movie | 1974 |
 | Shandaar | Chandni | Movie | 1974 |
 | Roti Kapada Aur Makaan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1974 |
 | Bobby | Nima | Movie | 1973 |
 | Do Phool | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1973 |
| Andhala Martoy Dola | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1973 | |
 | Andhala Marto Dola | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1973 |
 | Garam Masala | Jugnu 'Garam Masala' | Movie | 1972 |
 | Bombay to Goa | Mala | Movie | 1972 |
 | Sanjog | Seema | Movie | 1972 |
 | Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari | Mala C. Singh | Movie | 1971 |
 | One Day Before the Rainy Season | Ambika | Movie | 1971 |
 | Ek Din Aadhi Raat | Shashi | Movie | 1971 |
 | Andaz | Mahua | Movie | 1971 |
 | Naya Zamana | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 |
 | Main Sunder Hoon | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 |
 | Buddha Mil Gaya | Parvati | Movie | 1971 |
 | Ek Paheli | Rosy | Movie | 1971 |
| Sher E Watan | Princess Soferika | Movie | 1971 | |
 | Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 |
 | Caravan | Nisha | Movie | 1971 |
 | Hum Tum Aur Woh | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 |
 | Man Mandir | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 |
 | Kangan | Shobha | Movie | 1971 |
 | Journey | Laxmi (Kalidas' wife) | Movie | 1970 |
 | Aan Milo Sajna | Varsha's friend | Movie | 1970 |
 | The Train | Guest Appearance | Movie | 1970 |
 | Himmat | Rita | Movie | 1970 |
 | Samaj Ko Badal Dalo | Churan | Movie | 1970 |
 | Humjoli | Shobha | Movie | 1970 |
 | Rootha Na Karo | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1970 |
 | Devi | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1970 |
 | Bhale Thammudu | Special Appearance | Movie | 1969 |
 | Anjan Hai Koyee | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1969 |
 | Anmol Moti (Precious Pearl) | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1969 |
 | Oos Raat Ke Baad | Shakuntala | Movie | 1969 |
 | Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke | Mala | Movie | 1969 |
 | Meri Bhabhi | Shyama | Movie | 1969 |
 | Bandhan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1969 |
 | Badi Didi | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1969 |
 | Waris | Rajan's Wife | Movie | 1969 |
 | Aulad | Shobha R. Lal | Movie | 1968 |
 | Anokhi Raat | Prema Rai | Movie | 1968 |
 | Gunahon Ka Devta | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1967 |
 | Aag | Durga | Movie | 1967 |
 | Farz | Basanti | Movie | 1967 |
 | Patthar Ke Sanam | Gauri | Movie | 1967 |
 | Upkar | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1967 |
 | Alibaba and 40 Thieves | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1966 |
| Kalapi | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1966 | |
 | Rustam Kaun ? | Reshmi | Movie | 1966 |
 | Spy in Goa | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1966 |
 | Shankar Sita Ansuya | Sulochana | Movie | 1965 |
 | Jahan Ara | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1964 |
 | Cha Cha Cha | Geeta | Movie | 1964 |
 | Ganga Ki Lahren | Neeta | Movie | 1964 |
 | Parasmani | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1963 |
 | Nartakee | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1963 |
 | Anpadh | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1962 |
 | Gunga Jumna | Young Kamla | Movie | 1961 |
 | Talaq | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1958 |