Aruna is the sister of film-maker Indra Kumar. She is married to film director Kuku Kohli.
Aruna Irani made her Bollywood debut with the film Ganga Jamuna.
After small roles in films like Jahanara, Farz, Aaya Sawan Jhoomke and pairing with comedian Mehmood in films like Aulad, Humjoli and Naya Zamana. Aruna Irani finally shot to fame with her brilliant performance as an aggressive gypsy woman in the super hit movie Caravan.
She has worked in more than 300 films as supporting actress. Aruan Irani took each role seriously and delivered great performances. She was awarded the Filmfare best supporting actress for her role in the film Pet Pyaar Aur Paap in 1984 and again for the film Beta in the year 1992. In most of her movies Irani is seen in negative role or as an item dancer.
Filmography
Hain Sanam, Laxmi, Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa, Censor, Beti No. 1, Bulandi Aarzoo, Anari No1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya, Phool Aur Aag, Rajaji, Silsila Hai Pyar Ka, Zulmi, Barood, Iski Topi Uske Sarr, Kudra, Maharaja, Dil To Pagal Hai, Do Ankhen Barah Haath, Ghulam-E-Musthafa, Hamesha, Itihaas, Saat Rang Ke Sapne, Saaz , Aurat, Chhote Sarkar, Ek Tha Raja, Indian Jaan, Rajkumar Rakshak, Ahankar, Kalyug Ke Avtaar, Kartavya, Prem, Raghuveer, Anokha Premyudh Bhagyawan, Brahma, Gopi Kishan, Insaniyat Laadla, Raja Babu, Suhaag, Aansoo Bane Angaray, Chor Aur Chaand, Dhanwaan, Kayda Kanoon,Muqabla, Professor Ki Padosan and Waqt Hamara Hai.
Awards and Nominations
Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress--Caravan(1971)
Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress--Bobby (1973)
Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress--Do Jhoot (1975)
Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress--Khoon Pasina (1977)
Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress--Rocky (1981)
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award--Pet Pyaar Aur Paap (1984)
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award-- Beta (1992)
Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress--Suhaag(1994)
Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress--Kartaavya(1995)
Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress--Ghulam-E-Mustafa(1997)
Aruna Irani has had a long and rich career that has spanned over 30 years. Aruni is also a social activist who is involved and lends her name to AIDS awareness in India.
