Aruna Irani (born 3 May 1946)[1] 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 (1992), and has been nominated for most times, 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.
Early life
Aruna Irani was born in Mumbai, India to an Irani father and a Hindu mother. Her father Faredun Irani ran a drama troupe, and her mother Saguna was an actress. She is the eldest of eight siblings, and gave up studies after sixth standard because her family did not have enough money to educate all the children.[2] She claims to have learnt dancing while working in the films because she could not afford professional training from a master.Template:Citation needed Her brothers Indra Kumar, Adi Irani and Firoz Irani are all associated with the film industry. Actress Bindu is her cousin.Template:Citation needed
Career
Aruna Irani made her debut in the film Gunga Jumna (1961) playing Azra's childhood character. She then acted in the film Anpadh (1962) as Mala Sinha's childhood character. She next did several small roles in films such as Jahanara (1964), Farz (1967), Upkar (1967) and Aaya Sawan Jhoomke (1969). She later acted with comedian Mehmood Ali in films such as Aulad (1968), Humjoli (1970), Devi (1970) 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 films have included Farz (1967), Bobby (1973), Fakira (1976), Sargam (1979), Red Rose (1980), Love Story (1981), and Rocky (1981).Template:Citation needed
She won her first Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Pet Pyaar Aur Paap (1984).[3]
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.[4] She acted in the Kannada remake of the same film with the same role. Some of her Marathi films are Aandhla Marto Dola, Bhingari, Changu Mangu, Lapwa Chapvi, Ek Gadi Baki Anadi, Mitwaa and Bol Baby Bol.
In her later career, Irani also switched to television, performing character roles in various serials. She also took up direction and production of tele-serials such as Mehndi Tere Naam Ki, Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand, Rabba Ishq Na Hove, Vaidehi and more.[5]
On 19 February 2012, she was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the annual Filmfare awards function in Mumbai.[6]
Personal life
She is married to Bollywood film director Kuku Kohli.Template:Citation needed
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Shikwa | |
| 1958 | Talaq | |
| 1960 | Sarhad | |
| 1961 | Gunga Jumna | Child Kamla |
| 1962 | Tarzan The Storm | |
| 1962 | Anpadh | Child Lajwanti |
| 1963 | Zingaro | |
| 1963 | Satyavan Savitri | |
| 1963 | Parasmani | Bijli |
| 1963 | Nartaki | Lakshmi's Colleague |
| 2022 | Kahani Rubberband Ki |
- Gungi Ladki (1961)
- Jahanara (1964)
- Ganga Ki Lahren (1964)
- Kalapi (1966)
- Spy in Goa (1966) as Lilli
- Farz (1967)
- Patthar Ke Sanam (1967)
- Upkar (1967)
- Anokhi Raat (1968)
- Aulad (1968)
- Tumse Accha Kaun Hai (1969)
- Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969)
- Anjaan Hai Koi (1969)
- Oos Raat Ke Baad (1969)
- Samay Bada Balwan (1969)
- Humjoli (1970)
- Aan Milo Sajna (1970)
- Safar (1970)
- The Train (1970)
- Naya Zamana (1971)
- Man Mandir (1971)
- Ek Paheli (1971)
- Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong (1971)
- Ek Naari Ek Brahmchari (1971)
- Caravan (1971) as Nisha
- Buddha Mil Gaya (1971)
- Andaz (1971)
- Sanjog (1971)
- Garam Masala (1972)
- Bombay to Goa (1972)
- Bobby (1973)
- Do Phool (1973)
- Prem Nagar (1974)
- Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974)
- Har Har Mahadev (1974)
- Mili (1975)
- Do Jasoos (1975)
- Dharam Jeet (1975) double role in a Punjabi movie
- Khel Khel Mein (1975)
- Ranga Khush (1975)
- Deewaar (1975) (uncredited)
- Santo Banto (1976) as Santo/ Banto double role in Punjabi movie
- Sankoch (1976)
- Bhanwar (1976)
- Charas (1976)
- Sangram (1976)
- Fakira (1976)
- Zindagi (1976) as Sudha N. Shukla
- Laila Majnu (1976)
- Rangaa Aur Raja (1977)
- Apnapan (1977)
- Duniyadaari (1977)
- Do Chehere (1977)
- Khoon Pasina (1977)
- Shalimar (1978)
- Khoon Ki Pukaar (1978)
- Gol Maal (1979)
- Jaani Dushman (1979)
- Kartavya (1979) as Lachhi
- Surakshaa (1979) as Ruby
- Beqasoor (1980 film)
- Karz (1980)
- Kali Ghata (1980) as Pinky
- Morcha (1980)
- Qurbani (1980)
- Judaai (1980) as Miss Lily, dancer
- Phir Wohi Raat (1980) as Shobha
- Hum Paanch (1980) as Nishi
- Jwalamukhi (1980 film)
- Kaaran (1981)
- Aas Paas (1981)
- Commander (1981)
- Rocky (1981)
- Jyoti (1981)
- Love Story (1981)
- Thee (1981) (Tamil film)
- Yaarana (1981)
- Kudrat (1981)
- Ammakkorumma (1981)
- Lawaaris (1981)
- Angoor (1982)
- Bemisal (1982)
- Brij Bhoomi (1982)
- Ek Din Bahu Ka (1983)
- Bade Dil Wala (1983)
- Thai Veedu (1983) (Tamil film)
- Jhutha Sach
- Mawali (1983)
- Pet Pyaar Aur Paap (1984)
- Ghar Ek Mandir (1984)
- Paththar (1985)
- Masterji (1985)
- Patthar Dil (1985)
- Bhago Bhut Aaya (1985) as Nirmala / Manorama
- Aaj Ka Daur (1985)
- Piya Ke Gaon (1985)[7]
- Dikri Chaali Sasariye (1985)
- Lallu Ram (1985) as Champa
- Naache Mayuri (1986)
- Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987)
- Dayavan (1988)
- Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi (1988)
- Janam Janam (1988)
- Mera Muqaddar (1988) as Shanti
- Mere Baad (1988)
- Inteqam (1988)
- Bees Saal Baad (1988)
- Zulm Ko Jala Doonga (1988)
- Shahenshah (1988)
- Chaalbaaz (1989)
- Changu Mangu (1990)
- Majboor (1990)
- Doodh Ka Karz Hindi and Marathi (1990)
- Bandh Darwaza (1990) Mahua Daayan Kunka
- Jungle Love (1990)
- Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (1991)
- Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
- Shanti Kranti (1991)
- Lambu Dada (1992)
- Beta (1992)
- Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka (1992)
- Jeena Marna Tere Sang (1992)
- Annayya (1993) as Nagamani, Kannada film
- Hum Hain Kamaal Ke (1993)
- Raja Babu (1994)
- Laadla (1994)
- Suhaag (1994)
- Bewafa Sanam (1995)
- Indian (1996)
- Chhote Sarkar (1996)
- Hameshaa (1997)
- Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)
- Saaz (1998)
- Saazish (1998)
- Kudrat (1998)
- Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)
- Zulmi (1999)
- Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
- Aarzoo (1999)
- Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)
- Khatta Meetha (2010)
- Bol Baby Bol (2014) Marathi film
- Mitwaa (2015)
- Chaal Jeevi Laiye! (2019, guest appearance, Gujarati)
- Ghudchadi (TBA)
Television shows
| Year | Show | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-1997 | Zamana Badal Gaya | Veena | Lead |
| 2001-2005 | Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand | Teji | Also as a producer under AK Films |
| 2000-2002 | Mehndi Tere Naam Ki | Sharda Malik | |
| 2003-2005 | Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan | Shalini | |
| 2005-2006 | Zameen Se Aassman Tak | Balraj's Mother | |
| 2005-2006 | Rabba Ishq Na Hove | Veera's Mother | |
| 2006 | Vaidehi | Sita | |
| 2006-2007 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki | Narayani Devi | Balaji Telefilms |
| 2007 | Maayka | Durga Khurana | |
| 2007-2009 | Babul Ki Bitiya Chali Doli Saja Ke | Dadima | Also as a producer under AK Films |
| 2007-2009 | Naaginn | Maasa/ Triveni | |
| 2008 | Saas v/s Bahu | Judge | |
| 2009-2011 | Jhansi Ki Rani | Vahini Sahiba | |
| 2010-2011 | Sanjog Se Bani Sangini | Rajrani | |
| 2011-2012 | Dekha Ek Khwaab | Rajmata Mrinalini Devi | Lead |
| 2011-2012 | Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki | Sharda Agnihotri | |
| 2012 | Parichay — Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka | Sulekha Diwan | |
| 2013–2014 | Sanskaar - Dharohar Apno Ki | Ansuya Vaishnav | |
| 2015-2016 | Bhagyalakshmi | Vasundhara Prajapati | [8] |
| 2015 | Uzalo | Producer of AK Films | Producer |
| 2016 | Saubhagyalakshmi | Vasundhara Prajapati | |
| 2018 | Porus | The Oracle | |
| 2018-2019 | Dastaan-E-Mohabbat Salim Anarkali | Hamida Banu Begum (Mariam Makani) | |
| 2019 | Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji | Mrs Khosla | |
| 2019 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Herself | |
| 2019 | Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai | Herself | [9] |
Awards and nominations
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- Television
| Year | Award | Show | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Indian Telly Awards | Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand | Best Weekly Show | Template:WonTemplate:Efn | |
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| Best Director | Template:WonTemplate:Efn | ||||
| 2004 | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Template:Nom | |||
| 2006 | Vaidehi | Template:Nom | |||
| 2007 | Maayka | Best Actress in a Negative Role | Template:Nom | ||
| 2008 | Gold Awards | Naaginn | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Template:Won |
Notes
References
- ↑ Aruna Irani Birthday: बॉलिवुड की सबसे खतरनाक खलनायिका थीं अरुणा ईरानी, इस एक डर ने काम छोड़ने पर कर दिया था मजबूर. Navbharat Times. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
- ↑ Mehmood & I never married - Aroona Irani. Filmfare(3 September 2013). Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Filmfare Awards: Aruna Irani wins the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 5 lesser known facts about Aruna Irani | Tata Sky Blog Buster. Tata Sky Blogbuster(17 August 2018). Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ↑ 'An actor should consider no role small or big': Aruna Irani. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Aruna Irani on winning the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ↑ CINEMA BHOJPURI{{#if:Ghosh|, Ghosh}. Penguin UK(2010-05-22). ISBN 978-81-8475-256-4
- ↑ I respect acting as a craft: Aruna Irani, Coutinho, Natasha. The Asian Age(2015-11-30). Retrieved 2019-09-05.
- ↑ Aruna Irani to enter Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai, to play an important role in Sameer and Naina's life. India Today. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
External links
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