Aruna Irani Age, Husband, Family, Biography
Aruna Irani Age, Husband, Family, Biography
Quick Infoâ
Hometown: Mumbai
Husband: Kuku Kohli â
Education: Class 6
Bio/Wiki | |
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Other Name(s) | Baby Aruna, Aroona Irani |
Full Name | Aruna Irani Kohli |
Profession(s) | Actress, Film Director |
Physical Stats | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 3" (161 cm) |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper (dyed black) |
Career | |
Debut | Film (Hindi): Shikwa (1958) as a child actor ![]() TV (Hindi): Zamana Badal Gaya (1995) as Veena; aired on DD National ![]() |
Awards & Honours | Filmfare Awards ⢠1985: Best Supporting Actress for Pet Pyaar Aur Paap ⢠1993: Best Supporting Actress for Beta ⢠2012: Lifetime Achievement Award ![]() Other Awards ⢠1993: Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Supporting Actress (Hindi) for Beta ⢠2008: Boroplus Gold Award for Best Supporting Actor (Female) ⢠2020: Maharashtra State Film Award-Raj Kapoor Award |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | Source 1: 18 August 1946 (Sunday) Source 2: 3 May 1952 (Saturday) |
Age (as of 2024) | Source 1: 78 years Source 2: 72 Years |
Birthplace | Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India (now Mumbai, India) |
Zodiac sign | Source 1: Leo Source 2: Taurus |
Nationality | British Indian (18 August 1946-14 August 1947) Indian (From 15 August 1947) |
Hometown | Mumbai |
Educational Qualification | Class 6 |
Religion/Religious Views | Omnist (who believes in all religion) Note: She was born to an Irani father and Hindu mother. |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Address | 603, B-Gazdar Apartments, Near Juhu Hotel, Juhu, Mumbai 400049 |
Hobbies | Reading, Cooking, Going on Picnic. Singing |
Social Media | ⢠Instagram ⢠Facebook |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Boyfriends | ⢠Pramod Khanna (Vinod Khanna's brother; school friend) (rumoured) ![]() ⢠Mehmood (actor, film director, producer) ![]() ⢠Kuku Kohli (film director) ![]() |
Marriage Date | Year, 1990 |
Family | |
Husband/Spouse | Kuku Kohli |
Children | None |
Parents | Father- Faredun Irani (owned a drama troupe) Mother- Saguna Irani (actress) |
Siblings | Brother(s)- 5 ⢠Firoz Irani (actor, film producer) ⢠Indra Kumar (film producer, director) ⢠Adi Irani (actor) ⢠Balraj Irani (film producer) ⢠Ratan Irani (film producer) Sister(s)- ⢠Surekha Irani ⢠Chetna Irani (actor) ![]() |
Other Relative(s) | Cousin- Bindu (actress) ![]() |
Favourites | |
Actor(s) | Mehmood , Rajesh Khanna , Amitabh Bachchan , Rishi Kapoor |
Film Director(s) | Feroz Khan , K Viswanath |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Aruna Irani
Aruna Iraniâs ancestors were from Gujarat.
Aruna Iraniâs childhood picture
At the time of her birth, her father was not happy as he was expecting a son.
Aruna Irani was a topper in school and wanted to become a doctor. However, she left her studies after class 6, as her familyâs financial condition was not good.
In childhood, while she was living in Soonawala Colony in Tardeo, Mumbai, a casting agent visited their locality. He said that the Indian actor Dilip Kumar was looking for a child artist in one of his films. The agent also offered the children wafers and Coca-Cola. Aruna became very happy to have the snacks and agreed to work in the film.
As she studied up to class 6 only, people used to wonder how she could speak such good English. She said that in school she learnt English for only two years and after that, she bought an Oxford dictionary (Hindi to English translation) to improve her English.
Aruna once shared that she made her father proud when she first bought a Fiat car for Rs 9000.
She has worked as a child actor in various Hindi films including âGunga Jumnaâ (1961), âGungi Ladkiâ (1961), âAnpadhâ (1962), âTarzan The Stormâ (1962), and âParasmaniâ (1963).
Aruna Irani in a still from Gunga Jumna
For around two years, she did not get any offer of the films. She then accompanied her father in drama troupe rehearsals. There, she used to substitute for the actors. The Indian film director Babubhai Mistri watched her performing there and signed her for his various Hindi films.
Along with the Indian actor Mehmood , she has acted in many Hindi films including âAuladâ (1968), âDeviâ (1970), âNaya Zamanaâ (1971), âBombay To Goaâ (1972), âGaram Masalaâ (1972), and âDo Phoolâ (1973).
Bombay To Goa
She is also known for appearing in various Hindi filmsâ dance songs such as âChadti Jawaniâ from âCaravanâ (1971), âDilbar Dil Se Pyaareâ from âCaravanâ (1971), âPandit Ji Mere Marne Ke Baadâ from âRoti Kapada Aur Makaanâ (1974), and âKab Tak Shama Jaliâ from âPainter Babuâ (1983).
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Dilbar Dil Se Pyaare
After she worked in the Hindi film Bombay To Goa (1972) along with Mehmood , the rumours of her relationship with Mehmood started. Mehmoodâs wife even asked Mehmood to stop working in films with Aruna due to which her career was affected.
In 1973, she performed Lavani, a dance form in the Marathi film âAndhala Marto Dolaâ for which she received Rs 2500.
She has also acted in a few Punjabi films like âDharamjeetâ (1975) and âSanto Bantoâ (1976).
Dharamjeet
Some of her other language films are âTheeâ (1981; Tamil film), âThai Veeduâ (1983; Tamil film), âChangu Manguâ (1990; Marathi film), âAnnayyaâ (1993; Kannada film), and âChaal Jeevi Laiye!â (2019; Gujarati film).
Annayya
Aruna has acted in various Hindi films like âAnokhi Raatâ (1968), âGhar Ek Mandirâ (1984), âRaja Babuâ (1994), âLaadlaâ (1994), âHaseena Maan Jaayegiâ (1999), and âGhudchadiâ (2023).
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Anokhi Raat
In 1999, she produced the Hindi film âAnari No. 1.â
Aruna has also acted in various Hindi TV series like âMehndi Tere Naam Kiâ (2000), âDes Mein Niklla Hoga Chandâ (2001), âKahaani Ghar Ghar Kiâ (2006), âParichay-Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Kaâ (2012), and âDastaan-E-Mohabbat Salim Anarkaliâ (2018).
Aruna Irani in a still from Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand
She has directed a few Hindi TV serials like âDes Mein Niklla Hoga Chandâ (2001) and âZameen Se Aassman Takâ (2004).
She has produced a few Hindi TV serials such as âTum Bin Jaaoon Kahaanâ (2003), âBabul Ki Bitiya Chali Doli Saja Keâ (2007), âNaaginnâ (2007), and âUzaloâ (2015).
Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan
She once shared that while working in films, she learnt dancing. She said that she could not afford the fees of a dance teacher.
When she was in her 40s, she met the Indian film director Kuku Kohli. While she was working on a film directed by him, they fell in love with each other. At that time, Kuku was already married and had children.
She is a religious person and has a deep faith in lord Ganesha and Shiva.
Aruna Irani with an idol of lord Ganesha
Aruna Irani is not trained in any dance form.
She once criticised the Indian actress Rekha for promoting herself rather than the film âSuper Naniâ and even blamed her for the failure of the film.
The Haryanvi dancer, Sapna Chaudhary , was once seen dancing with a minor in a vulgar way. After the incident came into the media, Aruna advised Sapna Chaudhary not to perform such a dance where children were present. Aruna also suggested that the people of Haryana should come forward and take action on such a form of dancing.
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