Aruna Irani's ancestors originated from Gujarat. |
Her father was disappointed at her birth as he was hoping for a son. |
Despite being a school topper with dreams of becoming a doctor, Aruna had to halt her studies after class 6 due to financial constraints. |
A casting agent scouting for a child artist in her neighborhood for a film involving Dilip Kumar led Aruna to start her acting career, enticed by snacks. |
Aruna independently learned English using an Oxford dictionary within just two years of English lessons in school. |
She brought a sense of pride to her father by purchasing her first car, a Fiat, for Rs 9000. |
As a child actor, Aruna Irani appeared in several Hindi films and danced in numerous song sequences. |
Her career took a hit due to her association with Mehmood post their work together on the movie Bombay To Goa. |
Performing Lavani, a traditional Marathi dance, in a Marathi film earned Aruna Rs 2500. |
Aruna Irani's acting repertoire spans across various language films, including Tamil, Marathi, and Kannada. |
In addition to acting, she has ventured into producing and directing TV serials. |
During her time in films, Aruna couldn't afford a dance teacher’s fees. |
Aruna's involvement with filmmaker Kuku Kohli began during their collaboration on a movie. |
She holds strong beliefs in Lord Ganesha and Shiva. |
Aruna once spoke out against inappropriate dancing in the presence of children. |