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Aruna Irani

Acting Born May 3, 1952 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 299 credits
299
Total Credits
1958–2026
69 Years Career Span
14
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Aruna Irani is an Indian actress born on May 3, 1952, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She has acted in over 300 films, mostly playing supporting roles. Her performances in films such as Caravan (1971) and Bobby (1973) earned her nominations for Best Supporting Role at the Filmfare Awards. She holds the record for the most nominations in this category, with a total of 10 nominations. Irani has received the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Role twice, for her roles in Pet Pyaar Aur Paap (1985) and Beta (1993). In 2012, she was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Career

Career overview

Aruna Irani is an Indian actress who has acted in over 300 films. She has played supporting roles in many of these films. Her performances in some of these films have earned her nominations for Best Supporting Role at the Filmfare Awards. She holds the record for winning the most nominations in this category, with a total of 10 nominations.

Aruna Irani's performances in two films, Caravan and Bobby, earned her nominations for Best Supporting Role at the Filmfare Awards. She has received the award twice, for her roles in Pet Pyaar Aur Paap and Beta. Her performances in these films demonstrate her ability to play a wide range of roles and her impact on Indian cinema.

Aruna Irani's long and successful career has spanned multiple languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Kannada. She has appeared in over 300 films, making her one of the most prolific actresses in Indian cinema. Her contributions to the industry have been recognized with numerous nominations and awards, cementing her status as a legendary actress in Indian cinema.

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Known for

Film

O'Romeo

as Madam

Porus

as Oracle

The Kapil Sharma Show

as Self
Film

Home on the Range

as Self
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Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

as Herself

Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii

as Narayani Devi
Film

Dil To Pagal Hai

as Pooja's Teacher
Film

Raghuveer

as Judge Gayetri

Call My Agent Berlin

as Mrs. David

Johnny vs Amber

as Mahua

Rabbids Invasion

as Julie (Shalu's mother)
Film

Hum Paanch

as Nishi

Frequent co-stars

Jayalalita 3 shared titles
Farida Jalal 2 shared titles
Gulshan Grover 2 shared titles
Mammootty 2 shared titles
Suparna Anand 2 shared titles
Parvathi 2 shared titles
Sukumari 2 shared titles
V K Sreeraman 2 shared titles
Valsala Menon 2 shared titles
Babu Antony 2 shared titles

Career timeline

O'Romeo
Kesari VeerJalso: A Family Invitation
Ghudchadi
Kahani Rubberband Ki
Chaal Jeevi Laiye!
Porus
The Kapil Sharma Show
Mitwa
Bol Baby Bol
Dekha Ek KhwaabAngel
Indian Idol
Jeena Isi Ka Naam HaiHum Tumhare Hain SanamYeh Dil Aashiqanaa
Kahaani Ghar Ghar KiiBulandiBeti No. 1
ZulmiHaseena Maan JaayegiHote Hote Pyar HogayaAnari No. 1Anari No. 1 · Producer
Doli Saja Ke RakhnaMaharajaSaazish
Dil To Pagal HaiGhulam-E-MusthafaLav KushHameshaaDo Ankhen Barah Hath
RajkumarEk Tha RajaChhote SarkarAurat Aurat AuratJaan
RaghuveerHaqeeqatJai VikraantaAhankaarKartavya
Raja BabuSuhaagLaadlaGopi KishanInsaniyat
Pehla NashaDhanwaanHastiHum Hain Kamaal KeChor Aur Chand
BetaJigarLambu DadaMere Sajana Saath NibhanaSangeet
Phool Aur KaanteShanti KrantiNaagmaniPratikarNumbri Aadmi
Bandh DarwazaDoodh Ka KarzPyar Ka DevtaChangu ManguApmaan Ki Aag
TouheanNigahen: Nagina Part IIParaya GharChaalbaazGair Kanooni
DayavanShahenshahGangaa Jamunaa SaraswathiWaqt Ki AwazGunahon Ka Faisla
Insaniyat Ke DushmanPyaar Karke DekhoParivaarSindoorKaun Jeeta Kaun Haara
AmritDilwaalaNaache MayuriDahleezInsaaf Ki Awaaz
GeraftaarUlta SeedhaPaththarSanjogInsaaf Main Karoonga
Jhutha SachYeh DeshTohfaPet Pyaar Aur PaapYahan Wahan
MahaanBade Dil WalaMawaali

Full Filmography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Aruna Irani best known for?

Aruna Irani is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including O'Romeo (2026), Porus (2017), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), Home on the Range (2004).

When and where was Aruna Irani born?

Aruna Irani was born on May 3, 1952 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

How many credits does Aruna Irani have?

Aruna Irani has accumulated over 299 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2026.

What is Aruna Irani's background in cinema and television?

Aruna Irani is an Indian actress born on May 3, 1952, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She has acted in over 300 films, mostly playing supporting roles. Her performances in films such as Caravan (1971) and Bobby (1973) earned her nominations for Best Supporting Role at the Filmfare Awards. She holds the record for the mo...

Aruna Irani by the numbers

299credits
293films
6TV series
1958–2026active years

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