Aruna Irani and Mumtaz started their career as child artists

New Delhi:

These two girls seen in this black and white picture are not ordinary girls, both of them stepped into Bollywood at a very young age and earned a lot of name. Both of them spent their childhood in Mufflisi but grew up and got both money and status. One of them is also known as the highest paid actress of the 60s and 70s. At the same time, one was known for his dance skills, as well as he earned a lot of name from his negative characters. Do you recognize these two now? If not, let us tell you.

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In this picture, the child standing in the right hand is Aruna Irani, while she is standing next to baby Mumtaz i.e. actress Mumtaz. Both these actresses made their big name in the Hindi cinema and entertainment world. Talking about Mumtaz, she was counted among the most expensive heroines of the 60s and 70s. Mumtaz started her acting career at the age of just 11 and appeared on screen as a child artist in the film 'Sone Ki Chidiya' released in 1958. After this, he also did many more films.

Journey from side roles to highest paid actress

Mumtaz did side roles in many films but she could not get any special recognition from them, the door of Mumtaz's fate opened with the film 'Do Raste' in 1969. After this, she did not look back and then there came a time when she became one of the highest paid actresses. Mumtaz has been successful in films like 'Toyna', 'Bandhan', 'Man Aur Insaan', 'Sachcha Jhootha', 'Tere Mere Sapne', 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna'.

Earned name from negative roles

Aruna Irani's childhood was also spent in financial constraints, Aruna, the eldest of eight siblings, soon took responsibility. His father used to run a drama troupe while his mother Shagun was an actress. Little Aruna started acting at the young age of just 9 years. He debuted in films with the film 'Ganga Jamuna' in the year 1961. He was counted among the best dancers of his era. Aruna acted in more than 500 films. From lead roles to side roles and negative characters, Aruna did every role with perfection. Some of his negative characters became memorable. You will remember that character of Aruna Irani, who became Anil Kapoor's mother in the film Beta.

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