Aruna Irani
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| Aruna Irani | |
|---|---|
 Aruna Irani at 18th Lions Annual Gold Awards.jpg Irani at 18th Lions Annual Gold Awards | |
| Born | 18 August 1946 Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India (now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Kuku Kohli |
| 👪 Relatives | Indra Kumar (brother) Adi Irani (brother) Firoz Irani (brother) Bindu (cousin) |
Aruna Irani (born 18 August 1946) 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.
Early life[edit]
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.[1] She claims to have learnt dancing while working in the films because she could not afford professional training from a master.[citation needed] Her brothers Indra Kumar, Adi Irani and Firoz Irani are all associated with the film industry. Actress Bindu is her cousin.
Career[edit]
Aruna Irani made her debut in the movie Ganga Jamna (1961) playing Azra's childhood character. She then acted in the movie 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).[2]
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[edit]
She is married to Bollywood film director Kuku Kohli.
Selected filmography[edit]
- Gungi Ladki (1961)
- Anpadh (1962)
- Nartaki (1963)
- Jahanara (1964)
- Ganga Ki Lahren (1964)
- Farz (1967)
- Patthar Ke Sanam (1967)
- Upkar (1967)
- Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969)
- Anjaan Hai Koi (1969)
- Oos Raat Ke Baad (1969)
- Jyoti (1969)
- Samay Bada Balwan (1969)
- Humjoli (1970)
- Aan Milo Sajna (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 (1972)
- 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)
- Khel Khel Mein (1975)
- Ranga Khush (1975)
- Deewaar (1975) (uncredited)
- Bhanwar (1976)
- Charas (1976)
- Sangram (1976)
- Fakira (1976)
- Zindagi (1976) as Sudha N. Shukla
- Laila Majnu (1976)
- Duniyadaari (1977)
- Khoon Pasina (1977)
- Shalimar (1978)
- Jaani Dushman (1979)
- Kartavya (1979) as Lachhi
- Surakshaa (1979) as Ruby
- Aas Paas (1980)
- Hum Paanch (1980) as Nishi
- Judaai (1980) as Miss Lily, dancer
- Kali Ghata (1980) as Pinky
- Karz (1980)
- Morcha (1980)
- Phir Wohi Raat (1980) as Shobha
- Qurbani (1980)
- Rocky (1981)
- Love Story (1981)
- Thee (1981) (Tamil film)
- Yaarana (1981)
- Kudarat (1981)
- Ammakkorumma (1981)
- Lawaaris (1981)
- Angoor (1982)
- Bemisal (1982)
- Brij Bhoomi (1982)
- Bade Dil Wala (1983)
- Thai Veedu (1983) (Tamil film)
- Jhutha Sach
- Mawali (1983)
- Pet Pyaar Aur Paap (1984)
- Ghar Ek Mandir (1984)
- Bhago Bhut Aaya (1985) as Nirmala / Manorama
- Dikri Chaali Sasariye (1985)
- Lallu Ram (1985) as Champa
- Naache Mayuri (1986)
- Diyavaan (1987)
- Shahenshah (1988)
- Chaalbaaz (1989)
- Doodh Ka Karz Hindi & Marathi (1990)
- Bandh Darwaza (1990) Mahua Daayan Kunka
- Jungle Love (1990)
- Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
- Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (1991)
- Beta (1992)
- Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka (1992)
- Annayya (1993)
- 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)
- Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)
- Khatta Meetha (2010)
- Mitwaa (2015)
- Chaal Jeevi Laiye! (2019, guest appearance, Gujarati)
Television shows[edit]
| Year | Show | Character | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-1997 | Zamana Badal Gaya | Veena | DD Metro | Main Lead |
| 2001-2005 | Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand | Teji | Star Plus | Also as a Producer under AK Films |
| 2002 | Mehndi Tere Naam Ki | Sharda Malik | Zee TV | |
| 2003-2005 | Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan | Shalini | ||
| 2005-2006 | Zameen Se Aassman Tak | Balraj's Mother | Sahara One | |
| 2006 | Vaidehi | Sita | Sony TV | |
| 2005-2006 | Rabba Ishq Na Hove | Veera's Mother | Zee TV | |
| 2006-2007 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki | Narayani Devi | Star Plus | Balaji Telefilms |
| 2007 | Maayka | Durga Khuranna | Zee TV | |
| 2007-2009 | Babul Ki Bitiya Chali Doli Saja Ke | Dadima | Sahara One | Also as a Producer under AK Films |
| 2007-2009 | Naaginn | Maasa/ Triveni | Zee TV | |
| 2008 | Saas v/s Bahu | Judge | Sahara One | |
| 2009-2011 | Jhansi Ki Rani | Vahini Sahiba | Zee TV | |
| 2010-2011 | Sanjog Se Bani Sangini | Rajrani | ||
| 2011-2012 | Dekha Ek Khwaab | Rajmata Mrinalini Devi | Sony TV | Lead |
| 2011-2012 | Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki | Sharda Agnihotri | Life OK | |
| 2012 | Parichay — Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka | Sulekha Diwan | Colors TV | |
| 2013–2014 | Sanskaar - Dharohar Apno Ki | Ansuya Vaishnav | ||
| 2015-2016 | Bhagyalakshmi | Vasundhara Prajapati | & TV | [7] |
| 2015 | Uzalo | Producer of AK Films | SABC 1 | Producer |
| 2016 | Saubhagyalakshmi | Vasundhara Prajapati | & TV | |
| 2018 | Porus | The Oracle | Sony TV | |
| 2018-2019 | Dastaan-E-Mohabbat Salim Anarkali | Hamida Banu Begum (Mariam Makani) | Colors TV | |
| 2019 | Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji | Mrs Khosla | StarPlus | |
| 2019 | Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai | Aruna Irani | Sony TV | [8] |
Awards and nominations[edit]
- 1972 – Nominated–Best Supporting Actress - Caravan
- 1974 – Nominated–Best Supporting Actress - Bobby
- 1976 – Nominated–Best Supporting Actress - Do Jhoot
- 1978 – Nominated–Best Supporting Actress - Khoon Pasina
- 1982 – Nominated–Best Supporting Actress - Rocky
- 1985 – Best Supporting Actress - Pet Pyaar Aur Paap
- 1993 – Best Supporting Actress - Beta
- 1995 – Nominated–Best Supporting Actress - Suhaag
- 1996 – Nominated–Best Supporting Actress - Kartavya
- 1998 – Nominated–Best Supporting Actress - Ghulam-E-Mustafa
- 2012 – Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2003 – Best Weekly Show Award (shared alongside Sanjivani) - Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand
- 2007 – Nominated–Best Actress in a Negative Role Nomination - Maayka
References[edit]
- ↑ Meera Joshi (3 September 2013). "Mehmood & I never married - Aroona Irani". Filmfare.
- ↑ "Exclusive biography of #ArunaIrani and on her life". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 14 April 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Filmfare Awards: Aruna Irani wins the Lifetime Achievement Award". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ↑ "5 lesser known facts about Aruna Irani | Tata Sky Blog Buster". Tata Sky Blogbuster. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 14 April 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "'An actor should consider no role small or big': Aruna Irani". The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ↑ "Aruna Irani on winning the Lifetime Achievement Award". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ↑ Coutinho, Natasha (2015-11-30). "I respect acting as a craft: Aruna Irani". The Asian Age. 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.
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