ACTOR · BORN 1952
Aruna Irani
- Born
- 3 May 1952, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Known for
- Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Gol Maal (1979), Deewaar (1975), Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)
38 archived facts 3 topics 1 source Last reviewed Sep 2026
All facts (38)
- #001
Aruna Irani is the sister of Indra Kumar.
- #002
As of 2004, Aruna Irani was mostly playing the wicked stepmother or mother-in-law.
- #003
Aruna Irani is the sister of actor Adi Irani.
- #004
Aruna Irani is the aunt of actress Shweta (Karzzz). She is the daughter of director Indra Kumar.
- #005
Aruna Irani had a relationship with Mehmood.
- #006
Aruna Irani's family consisted of theatre actor Faridun (Faredoon, Faredun) Irani and Shaguna. Some websites list her father's name as Fakhruddin Irani. Her father appeared in films as an extra. She was often confused with cinematographer Faridoon Irani.
- #007
Aruna Irani's brother is producer Balraj Irani.
- #008
Aruna Irani's brother is producer Ratan Irani.
- #009
Aruna Irani has a sister named Surekha, who is married to a banker.
- #010
Aruna Irani's sister is named Chetna, who is married to a sound recordist.
- #011
Aruna Irani's brother is actor Firoz Irani.
- #012
Some of Aruna Irani's other popular songs composed by other music directors include Tu Kya Mujhe from Mahachor, Pyase Do Badan from Prem Nagar, Tu Chali As Meri Mehbooba from Kali Ghata, Kaliyon Ka Chaman from Jyothi, Main Shayar Toh Nahin from Bobby, Abhi Nahi Kabhi Nahi from Manmandir, Aaja Meri Jaan from Jawab, and Nainon Ki Khidki from Kali Ghata.
- #013
Aruna Irani always received some of the best songs composed by R. D. Burman, such as Kuch Hone Wala Hai Aaj from Dhuan, Phir Wahi Raat Aayi from Phir Wahi Raat, Rang Ley Aayengey from Bhanwar, Kya Gazab from Love Story, Dil Bar Dil Se Pyare from Caravan, Chadti Jawani from Caravan, Kaise Rasta Bhool from Bade Dilwala, One Two Cha Cha from Shalimar, Kaise Kahun Mann Ki Baat from Bhala Manus, and Maaf Karo Maaf Karo from Do Phool.
- #014
Aruna Irani's uncle was theatre director Namdar Irani. Namdar was married to Gujarati actress Padmarani (sister of actress Sarita Joshi Bhosle). Namdar and Padmarani's daughter Daisy Irani is a TV producer and actress in Singapore. She should not be confused with Bollywood actress Daisy Irani, aunt of Farhan Akhtar.
- #015
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved film "Kaun" (1988). It starred Nitish Bhardwaj, Parikshat Sahni, Tinnu Anand and Aruna Irani, with music by Babul Bose, produced by Shums Merchant and directed by Gogi Anand.
- #016
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved Kriti Malini Films film "Sagar Se Ghera Hain Pyar" (1990). It starred Raja Awasthi, Shagufta Ali, Aruna Irani, Annu Kapoor, Shiva, Tiku Talasania, Sameer Khakkar, Shobha Khote, Goga Kapoor and Sudha Chopra, with music by Babul Bose, produced by Rajan Khakhar and directed by Kesar Matharu.
- #017
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved Challenge Films International film "Khoon Aatma" (1997). The cast included Raza Murad, Aruna Irani, Dharmesh Raaj, Asha Kiran and Lavanya Latha, with music by P. G. Nair and direction by Dinanath Redkar.
- #018
In 1989, Darmesh Darshan directed a video film titled "Aag Se Mat Khelo", starring Aruna Irani, Sunil Puri and Anuradha Patel. It was not released for unknown reasons.
- #019
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved Shree Ganesh Pics film "Dharam Aur Imaan" (1976). It starred Sajid Khan, Priyadarshini, Aruna Irani and Raza Murad, with music by Dilshad and direction by K. Sharif.
- #020
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved D. V. R Films production "Chambal Ke Baghi" (1975). The cast included Aruna Irani, Anand, Preeti Sapru and Helen. The music was by Sonik Omi and the director was Dayaram Gupta.
- #021
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved Prakash Raj Films production "Chot" (1990). The leads were Gurdas Mann, Atish Devgan, Ambica, Renu Arya, Aruna Irani, Kiran Kumar, Alok Nath and Tej Sapru. The music was by Dilip Sen and Sameer Sen, and the director was Swaran S. Mor.
- #022
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved film Ganga Gaye Geet (1993). The cast included Seema Vaz, Prem Kumar, Aruna Irani and Junior Mehmood. The music was by Lahu Amberkar and the director was P. K. Raju.
- #023
Aruna Irani acted in an N. K. K. production. The film was "Pratibadh" (1990), whose leads were Satish Babbar, Annapoorna, Bandini Mishra, Aruna Irani, Sudhir Dalvi, Mac Mohan, Viju Khote and Gurbachan. The music was by Jain Salil and the director was S. Ramesh.
- #024
Aruna Irani acted in Rastogi International's shelved film "Paayal Aur Shenai" (1975), which starred Vikram, Madhu Chhanda, Aruna Irani and Ajit. The music was by Sonik-Omi and the director was Kedar Kapoor.
- #025
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved Sheana Films production "Kaun?" (1992). The leads were Nitish Bhardwaj, Neha, Sonika Gill, Tinnu Anand, Manohar Singh, Parikshat Sahni and Aruna Irani. The music was by Babul Bose and the director was Gogi Anand.
- #026
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved Challenge Films International production "Lal Badan" (1990). The cast included Darmesh Raj, Sunanda, Raza Murad and Aruna Irani. The music was by Manoj Gyan and the director was R. Gangesh.
- #027
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved Preeti Films production "Sharab Aur Shabab" (1990). The leads were Shikha Saigal, Raksha Mehta, Bharat Bhushan and Aruna Irani. The music was by Surendra Kohli and the director was B. Raj.
- #028
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved Kirti Malini Films production "Saagar Se Gehra Pyar" (1992). The leads were Raja Avasthi, Shagufta Ali, Aruna Irani, Goga Kapoor and Shiva. The music was by Babul Bose and the director was Kesar.
- #029
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved PJ Films production "Takla Daku" (1988). The cast included Joginder, Kiran Kumar, Aruna Irani, Neelam Mehra, Pradeep Sharma and Deep Dhillon. The music was by Omi-Sonik, the producer was Balbir Singh and the director was Balbir Badshah.
- #030
In 1982, Cineblitz magazine published a story claiming that Aruna Irani had married Naresh Mirpuri. She denied the story.
- #031
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved Kailash Films production "Pyar Bikta Hain" (1987). The leads were Abhimanyu, Suraj Chadha, Sonika Gill, Shakti Sharma, Aruna Irani, Gulshan Grover, Paintal, Yunes Parvez, Birbal and Shakti Kapoor. The music was by Premji, the producer was Ramesh Patel, and the writer and director was Kuku Kapoor.
- #032
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved Karuna Films production "Kaisa Kanoon" (1984). The leads were Mamta Kapadia, Amit Rangoli, Mazhar Khan, Tej Sapru, Bindu, Roopesh Kumar, Prema Narayan, Madhu Malini and Aruna Irani. The music was by Shyam Surendra and the director was Rajesh Mittal.
- #033
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved SJ Films Combines film "Gagan" (1986). The cast included Aman Virk, Khushboo, Gulshan Grover, Aruna Irani, Shammi, Puneet Issar and Bharat Bhushan. The music was by Ravindra Jain and the director was Veerendra.
- #034
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved Shamsheer Films production "Kahin Daag Na Lag Jaye" (1974). The leads were Aruna Irani, Roopesh Kumar, Ramesh Deo and Nadira. The music was by Shankar Jaikishen and the director was A. Shamsheer.
- #035
Bindu is Aruna Irani's first cousin; their mothers are sisters.
- #036
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved N. K. N's production "Hawaskand" (1999). The cast included Satish Babbar, Annapoorna, Bandini Mishra, Sudhir Dalvi and Aruna Irani. The music was by Ghulam Ali and the director was S. Ramesh.
- #037
Aruna Irani acted in the shelved Saroj Kala Sangam and L. H. K. Films Combines production "Ek Baar Keh De Tu" (1991). The leads were Sanju Chaudhary, Shagufta Ali, Aruna Irani and Anuradha Patel. The music was by Kamal Maqdoom and the director was L. H. Khan.
- #038
Aruna Irani sang a song in the 1984 Indian film "Bechara", which starred Kamal Hassan. The original film is titled Mangala Vaathiyam and is in Tamil.
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