Unknown facts about Aruna Irani: The versatile queen of Bollywood’s golden era

Before fame found her, Aruna Irani’s life was marked by hardship. Born into a financially struggling Parsi family, she was the eldest of eight siblings. At just 9 years old, she began working in films—not by choice, but out of necessity to support her household. Her debut was a small role in the 1959 film Ganga Jamuna, where she appeared as a child artist. From a young age, she juggled auditions and shooting schedules, sacrificing her education to become the family’s breadwinner.