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In the vast history of Indian cinema, few artists have ruled for decades and still bowl us over with their screen presence. One such artist is Aruna Irani, who has been trending on the internet after she reached out to her followers on Instagram for supporting her through her toughest time- the death of her husband, Kuku Kohli. The actress is ready to go back on set, and fans are excited to see what is next for her! However, we were stunned looking at some of her achievements when we scrolled through her filmography!
Aruna Irani’s Monumental Record
With a career spanning over six decades and hundreds of films across Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati cinema, the actress has redefined what it means to be an artist. While audiences remember her for her dynamic dance moves, sharp comic timing, and fierce antagonist roles, the Beta holds a monumental award record in Indian cinema that no other actress has ever managed to beat!
10 Filmfare Nominations For Best Supporting Actress!
Yes, you read that right. Aruna Irani holds an iconic record of having the maximum nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has a total of 10 nominations to her name and has brought home the coveted Black Lady twice. She won her first Filmfare Award after five prior nominations for Pet Pyaar Aur Paap in 1984. The second win came for Beta for a terrifying portrayal of the calculating stepmother.
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In addition to her competitive victories, Filmfare honored her unmatched contributions to Indian cinema with the prestigious Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. The actress leads the all-time leaderboard for the most nominations in the Best Supporting Actress category, followed by Shashikala and Raakhee, both having 8 nominations each in the same category. Interestingly, they have even won two awards each in the category!
The Box Office Antagonist: 1992’s Highest Grosser ‘Beta’
Aruna Irani also stands tall as one of the rare female antagonists in Bollywood history to headline the number 1 Highest-Grossing Film of the Year. In 1992, Indra Kumar’s drama Beta, starring Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit, emerged as the undisputed box office king of the year. Playing the central villain whose masterminding dictates the entire narrative, Aruna Irani’s performance was hailed as the backbone of the film, earning her both critical acclaim and box office dominance.
Whether playing the spirited dancer in Caravan, the protective mother in Suhaag, or the devious villain in Beta, Aruna Irani’s versatility remains celebrated. Holding 10 Filmfare nominations – a record that has stood firm for decades proves her legacy as one of Indian cinema’s greatest artists!
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