Ila Arun biography
Ila Arun is an Indian actress and singer, born on 15 March 1954 in Jaipur.
Ila Arun's screen career began in 1983 with Mandi, playing Kamli.
Ila Arun has appeared in 64 films and 6 television or streaming titles in Hindi and Indian cinema.
The most recent films are Do Deewane Seher Mein (2026), Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders (2025), Crazxy (2025).
Honours include Knight 1st Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit.
- Born
- 15 March 1954 (age 72)
- Birthplace
- Jaipur
- Work
- Actor, Singer, Television actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema
- Years active
- 1979 to present
- Awards
- Knight 1st Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
Ila Arun filmography
64 films and 6 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Do Deewane Seher Mein | |||
| 2025 | Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders | Sarita Kumari | Netflix film | |
| 2025 | Crazxy | Rap | ||
| 2024 | Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay | |||
| 2024 | Crew | |||
| 2023 | Haddi | Revathy Amma | ZEE5 Film | |
| 2023 | Aarya season 3 | Nalini Sahiba | Disney+Hotstar series | |
| 2022 | Mister Mummy | Kavita | ||
| 2021 | Sherni | Pawan's mother | Amazon Prime Video film | |
| 2021 | Aafat-E-Ishq | Bahuji | ZEE5 Film | |
| 2020 | Raat Akeli Hai | Mrs. Yadav | Netflix film | |
| 2020 | Ghoomketu | Santo Bua | ZEE5 film | |
| 2020 | Chhalaang | Usha Gehlot | Amazon Prime Video film | |
| 2018 | Thugs of Hindostan | Jaitumbi | ||
| 2018 | Manto | Jaddanbai | ||
| 2017 | Begum Jaan | Amma | ||
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | Aunty | ||
| 2013 | Deewana Main Deewana | |||
| 2012 | Arjun: The Warrior Prince | Kunti (voice role) | Animated film | |
| 2011 | Aagaah: The Warning | Ramsharan's mother | ||
| 2010 | Mirch | Kesar bai | ||
| 2010 | Well Done Abba | Salma Ali | ||
| 2010 | West Is West | Basheera Khan | British film | |
| 2010 | Raavan | |||
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Maham Anga |
Show all 64 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Welcome to Sajjanpur | Ramsakhi Pannawali | ||
| 2006 | Chingaari | Padmavati | ||
| 2005 | Bose - The Forgotten Hero | Ranu | ||
| 2004 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Hindi | ||
| 2004 | Paisa Vasool | |||
| 2003 | Boom | |||
| 2000 | Snegithiye | Tamil Film | ||
| 1999 | Jaanam Samjha Karo | |||
| 1999 | Bhopal Express | |||
| 1998 | Kaadhal Kavithai | Tamil film | ||
| 1998 | China Gate | Mrs. Gopinath | ||
| 1997 | Tarazu | |||
| 1997 | Jeevan Yudh | |||
| 1997 | Auzaar | |||
| 1996 | Ghatak | Mrs. Malti Sachdev | ||
| 1996 | Smuggler | |||
| 1996 | Mr. Romeo | Tamil Film | ||
| 1996 | Aatank | |||
| 1995 | Zakhmi Sipahi | |||
| 1995 | Diya Aur Toofan | |||
| 1994 | Naaraaz | |||
| 1994 | Mohabbat Ki Arzoo | |||
| 1994 | Droh Kaal | Zeenat | ||
| 1994 | Amaanat | |||
| 1993 | Khalnayak | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer | ||
| 1993 | Dalaal | |||
| 1993 | Bedardi | |||
| 1992 | Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda | Lily's mother | ||
| 1991 | Rukmavati Ki Haveli | |||
| 1991 | Lamhe | Folk dancer in the song "Chudiyan Khanak Gayee" | Also singer | |
| 1990 | Police Public | Laxmi | ||
| 1989 | Batwara | |||
| 1988 | Rihaee | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Jaal | Tara | ||
| 1986 | Ashiana | |||
| 1985 | Trikal | Cook | ||
| 1985 | Aitbaar | |||
| 1983 | Mandi | Kamli | ||
| 1983 | Ardh Satya | Sneha Bajpai |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Coke Studio | Performer | ||
| 2014 | Samvidhaan | Hansha Mehta | ||
| 2005 | Fame Gurukul | Head Mistress | ||
| 1991 | Lifeline (Jeevanrekha) | Doctor | ||
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | |||
| 1986 | Yatra | Drama group member |