Aruna Irani biography
Aruna Irani is an Indian actress (b. 1946), born on 18 August 1946 in Mumbai.
Aruna Irani's screen career began in 1958 with Shikwa.
Aruna Irani has appeared in 214 films and 24 television or streaming titles in Hindi and Indian cinema.
The most recent films are O'Romeo (2026), Kesari Veer (2025), Jalso - A Family Invitation (Gujarati film) (2025).
Honours include Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (2 times) and Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Born
- 18 August 1946 (age 80)
- Birthplace
- Mumbai
- Work
- Actor, Film director, Television director, Television actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema
- Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (2 times)
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
Aruna Irani filmography
214 films and 24 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | O'Romeo | Brothel Owner | ||
| 2025 | Kesari Veer | Charan Jagdamba | ||
| 2025 | Jalso - A Family Invitation (Gujarati film) | |||
| 2024 | Ghudchadi | Kalyani Devi | ||
| 2022 | Kahani Rubberband Ki | |||
| 2019 | Chaal Jeevi Laiye! | Dr. Vadia (guest appearance) | Gujarati film | |
| 2015 | Mitwaa | Rosie aunty | Marathi film | |
| 2014 | Bol Baby Bol | Marathi film | ||
| 2011 | Angel | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha | Sheetaladevi Tichkule | ||
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | Laxmi | ||
| 2000 | Bulandi | Hindi | ||
| 1999 | Rajaji | Hindi | ||
| 1999 | Phool Aur Aag | Hindi | ||
| 1999 | Zulmi | |||
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | |||
| 1999 | Anari No.1 | |||
| 1999 | Aarzoo | |||
| 1998 | Saazish | |||
| 1998 | Saaz | |||
| 1998 | Kudrat | |||
| 1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | |||
| 1997 | Ghulam-e-Mustafa | Hindi | ||
| 1997 | Hameshaa | |||
| 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai |
Show all 214 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Chhote Sarkar | |||
| 1996 | Indian | Gulabo | Hindi version only | |
| 1995 | Bewafa Sanam | |||
| 1994 | Laadla | |||
| 1994 | Gopi Kishan | Hindi | ||
| 1994 | Suhaag | |||
| 1994 | Raja Babu | |||
| 1994 | Fauj | Durga | ||
| 1994 | Anokha Premyudh | |||
| 1993 | Waqt Hamara Hai | Hindi | ||
| 1993 | Annayya | Nagamani | Kannada film | |
| 1993 | Hum Hain Kamaal Ke | |||
| 1992 | Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana | Hindi | ||
| 1992 | Beta | |||
| 1992 | Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka | |||
| 1992 | Lambu Dada | |||
| 1992 | Kisme Kitna Hai Dum | Vijay Singh's wife | ||
| 1992 | Jeena Marna Tere Sang | |||
| 1991 | Phool Aur Kaante | |||
| 1991 | Nattukku Oru Nallavan | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | |||
| 1991 | Brahmarshi Vishwamitra | Kalakoushukudu's wife | ||
| 1990 | Bandh Darwaza | Mahua Daayan Kunka | ||
| 1990 | Majboor | |||
| 1990 | Jungle Love | |||
| 1990 | Doodh Ka Karz | Bilingual film | ||
| 1990 | Changu Mangu | Marathi film | ||
| 1990 | Bahurani | Item dancer in the song "Katori Pe Katora" | Special appearance | |
| 1989 | Kanoon Ki Awaaz | Hindi | ||
| 1989 | Garibon Ka Daata | Hindi | ||
| 1989 | Dana Paani | Hindi | ||
| 1989 | ChaalBaaz | |||
| 1989 | Na Insaafi | Sharda Khanna | ||
| 1988 | Soorma Bhopali | Hindi | ||
| 1988 | Pyaar Ka Mandir | Hindi | ||
| 1988 | Zulm Ko Jala Doonga | |||
| 1988 | Shahenshah | |||
| 1988 | Mere Baad | |||
| 1988 | Mera Muqaddar | Shanti | ||
| 1988 | Janam Janam | |||
| 1988 | Inteqam | |||
| 1988 | Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi | |||
| 1988 | Dayavan | |||
| 1988 | Bees Saal Baad | |||
| 1987 | Parivaar | Hindi | ||
| 1987 | Sansar | Hindi | ||
| 1987 | Pyaar Karke Dekho | Hindi | ||
| 1987 | Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara | Hindi | ||
| 1987 | Insaniyat Ke Dushman | |||
| 1986 | Dilwaala | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Baat Ban Jaye | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Amrit | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Naache Mayuri | |||
| 1985 | Mohabbat | Hindi | ||
| 1985 | Maujaan Dubai Diyaan | Punjabi | ||
| 1985 | Masterji | |||
| 1985 | Kunwara Jeeja | Punjabi | ||
| 1985 | Durgaa | Hindi | ||
| 1985 | Piya Ke Gaon | |||
| 1985 | Patthar Dil | |||
| 1985 | Paththar | Nirmala | ||
| 1985 | Lallu Ram | Champa | ||
| 1985 | Dikri Chaali Sasariye | |||
| 1985 | Bhago Bhut Aaya | Nirmala / Manorama | ||
| 1985 | Aaj Ka Daur | |||
| 1984 | Tohfa | Hindi | ||
| 1984 | Pet Pyaar Aur Paap | |||
| 1984 | Ghar Ek Mandir | |||
| 1983 | Mawaali | Hindi | ||
| 1983 | Lal Chunariya | Hindi | ||
| 1983 | Thai Veedu (Tamil film) | |||
| 1983 | Mawali | |||
| 1983 | Jhutha Sach | |||
| 1983 | Hamar Bhauji | Bhojpuri film | ||
| 1983 | Ek Din Bahu Ka | |||
| 1983 | Bade Dil Wala | |||
| 1982 | Kachche Heere | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Ghazab | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Brij Bhoomi | |||
| 1982 | Bemisal | |||
| 1982 | Angoor | |||
| 1981 | Kudrat | |||
| 1981 | Rocky | |||
| 1981 | Love Story | |||
| 1981 | Ghamandee | Hindi | ||
| 1981 | Dhanwan | Hindi | ||
| 1981 | Yaarana | |||
| 1981 | Thee (Tamil film) | Item dancer | ||
| 1981 | Lawaaris | |||
| 1981 | Kaaran | |||
| 1981 | Jyoti | |||
| 1981 | Commander | |||
| 1981 | Ammakkorumma | |||
| 1981 | Aas Paas | |||
| 1980 | Sadaa Suhagan | Hindi | ||
| 1980 | Phir Wahi Raat | Hindi | ||
| 1980 | Morchha | Hindi | ||
| 1980 | Qurbani | |||
| 1980 | Phir Wohi Raat | Shobha | ||
| 1980 | Morcha | |||
| 1980 | Karz | |||
| 1980 | Kali Ghata | Pinky | ||
| 1980 | Jwalamukhi | |||
| 1980 | Judaai | Miss Lily, dancer | ||
| 1980 | Hum Paanch | Nishi | ||
| 1980 | Beqasoor | |||
| 1979 | Kartavya | Lachhi | ||
| 1979 | Jaani Dushman | |||
| 1979 | Surakshaa | Ruby | ||
| 1979 | Gol Maal | |||
| 1978 | Shalimar | |||
| 1978 | Hamara Sansar | Hindi | ||
| 1978 | Khoon Ki Pukaar | |||
| 1976 | Khoon Pasina | |||
| 1976 | Apnapan | |||
| 1976 | Maha Chor | Hindi | ||
| 1976 | Charas | |||
| 1976 | Zindagi | Sudha N. Shukla | ||
| 1976 | Santo Banto | Santo / Banto (dual role | Dual role; Punjabi film | |
| 1976 | Sankoch | |||
| 1976 | Sangram | |||
| 1976 | Rangaa Aur Raja | |||
| 1976 | Laila Majnu | Zarina | ||
| 1976 | Jadu Tona | |||
| 1976 | Fakira | |||
| 1976 | Duniyadaari | |||
| 1976 | Do Chehere | |||
| 1976 | Bhanwar | |||
| 1975 | Mili | |||
| 1975 | Khel Khel Mein | |||
| 1975 | Ranga Khush | |||
| 1975 | Do Jasoos | |||
| 1975 | Dharamjeet | Punjabi film; Dual role | ||
| 1975 | Deewaar | Special appearance in the song | Uncredited | |
| 1974 | Shaitaan | Hindi | ||
| 1974 | Roti Kapda Aur Makaan | |||
| 1974 | Prem Nagar | |||
| 1974 | Har Har Mahadev | |||
| 1973 | Bobby | |||
| 1973 | Do Phool | |||
| 1972 | Garam Masala | |||
| 1972 | Bombay to Goa | |||
| 1971 | Sanjog | |||
| 1971 | Lakhon Mein Ek | Hindi | ||
| 1971 | Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong | |||
| 1971 | Hum Tum Aur Woh | Hindi | ||
| 1971 | Ek Paheli | |||
| 1971 | Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari | Hindi | ||
| 1971 | Caravan | Nisha | ||
| 1971 | Albela | Hindi | ||
| 1971 | Naya Zamana | |||
| 1971 | Man Mandir | |||
| 1971 | Ek Naari Ek Brahmchari | |||
| 1971 | Buddha Mil Gaya | Parvati | ||
| 1971 | Andaz | |||
| 1970 | Rootha Na Karo | Hindi | ||
| 1970 | Insaan Aur Shaitan | Hindi | ||
| 1970 | Humjoli | |||
| 1970 | Himmat | Hindi | ||
| 1970 | Bhai-Bhai | Hindi | ||
| 1970 | Aan Milo Sajna | |||
| 1970 | The Train | |||
| 1970 | Safar | |||
| 1969 | Bhale Tammudu | Telugu | ||
| 1969 | Bandhan | Hindi | ||
| 1969 | Tumse Achha Kaun Hai | |||
| 1969 | Samay Bada Balwan | |||
| 1969 | Oos Raat Ke Baad | |||
| 1969 | Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke | |||
| 1969 | Anjaan Hai Koi | |||
| 1968 | Aulad | |||
| 1968 | Anokhi Raat | |||
| 1967 | Upkar | |||
| 1967 | Patthar Ke Sanam | |||
| 1967 | Farz | |||
| 1966 | Spy in Goa | Lilli | ||
| 1966 | Kalapi | |||
| 1964 | Ganga Ki Lahren | |||
| 1964 | Jahanara | |||
| 1963 | Zingaro | |||
| 1963 | Satyavan Savitri | |||
| 1963 | Parasmani | Bijli | ||
| 1963 | Nartaki | Lakshmi's Colleague | ||
| 1962 | Tarzan The Storm | |||
| 1962 | Anpadh | Young Lajwanti | as Child artist | |
| 1961 | Gungi Ladki | |||
| 1961 | Gunga Jumna | Young Kamla | as Child artist | |
| 1960 | Sarhad | Child Artist | ||
| 1958 | Shikwa | Unreleased |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji | Mrs Khosla | ||
| 2018 | Porus | The Oracle | ||
| 2018 | Dastaan-E-Mohabbat Salim Anarkali | Hamida Banu Begum (Mariam Makani) | ||
| 2016 | Saubhagyalakshmi | Vasundhara Prajapati | ||
| 2015 | Uzalo | Producer of AK Films | Producer | |
| 2015 | Bhagyalakshmi | Vasundhara Prajapati | ||
| 2013 | Sanskaar - Dharohar Apno Ki | Ansuya Vaishnav | ||
| 2012 | Parichay, Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka | Sulekha Diwan | ||
| 2011 | Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki | Sharda Agnihotri | ||
| 2011 | Dekha Ek Khwaab | Rajmata Mrinalini Devi | Lead | |
| 2010 | Sanjog Se Bani Sangini | Rajrani | ||
| 2009 | Jhansi Ki Rani | Vahini Sahiba | ||
| 2008 | Saas v/s Bahu | Judge | ||
| 2007 | Naaginn | Maasa/ Triveni | Also as a producer under AK Films | |
| 2007 | Maayka | Durga Khurana | ||
| 2007 | Babul Ki Bitiya Chali Doli Saja Ke | Dadima | Also as a producer under AK Films | |
| 2006 | Vaidehi | Sita | Also as a producer under AK Films | |
| 2006 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki | Narayani Devi | Balaji Telefilms | |
| 2005 | Zameen Se Aassman Tak | Balraj's Mother | Also as a producer under AK Films | |
| 2005 | Rabba Ishq Na Hove | Veera's Mother | Also as a producer under AK Films | |
| 2003 | Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan | Shalini Avinash Mathur | Also as a producer under AK Films | |
| 2001 | Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand | Teji | Also as a producer under AK Films | |
| 2000 | Mehndi Tere Naam Ki | Sharada Jayant Malik | Also as a producer under AK Films | |
| 1995 | Zamana Badal Gaya | Veena | Lead |