I am not scared: Veteran actor Aruna Irani on beating cancer twice
Her breast cancer relapsed in 2020, just before the Covid-19 pandemic. However, this time the actor decided to undergo chemotherapy. 'It was my fault for not taking chemo the first time,' she admitted.Additionally, Aruna was also diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 60. Her health faced another critical challenge when doctors cautioned her about the risk of kidney failure. Nevertheless, she stayed strong, dedicating herself to recovery and holding on to a hopeful mindset.Aruna Irani began her journey in cinema as a child actor in 'Ganga Jumna' (1961) and rose to become one of Indian cinema's most prolific performers. Appearing in over 500 films across Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, and Gujarati languages, she established herself through a wide range of roles in movies such as 'Anpadh', 'Caravan', 'Beta', and 'Bombay to Goa'.Must Watch
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