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Profession | Daisy Irani is known for her work as an actress, starting her career as a child star in Hindi cinema. |
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Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Religion | Zoroastrianism |
Hometown | Bombay, India |
Physical Stats & More
Eye Color | Black |
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Hair Color | Grey |
Personal Life
Marital Status | Widow |
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Marriage Date | 21/01/1971 |
Relationships & More
Husband/Spouse | K. K. Shukla (script writer; died 1993) | ||||
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Family
Father | P.N. Irani (film producer) | ||||||
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Mother | Perin | ||||||
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Career
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Notable Works |
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Theatre | In the 1980s, she engaged in theatre work and founded an acting school named Actor’s Art – Film & TV Acting Institute in Mumbai. | ||||
Return to Acting | After her husband's death, she made a comeback to television and featured in a series of notable serials. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Daisy Irani began her career in Bollywood as a child actress. | |
She and her sister, Honey Irani, were notable child stars during the Golden Age of Hindi cinema. | |
They often portrayed young boys in films, earning widespread fame. | |
Daisy's popularity as a child surpassed that of her sister Honey, continuing to act, albeit in less prominent roles. | |
She faced difficulties during her childhood due to being thrust into acting without any formal education. | |
Daisy developed a close bond with actress Meena Kumari, who provided her with the affection she lacked from her mother. | |
In her teenage years, she transitioned from child roles to adult performances, with her last film being Kati Patang. | |
Daisy briefly stepped back from acting after her marriage, eventually returning to television after her husband's passing. | |
In an interview, Daisy disclosed a traumatic childhood incident of sexual assault. |