Ila Arun
Ila Arun is an Indian actress, TV personality and Rajasthani folk and folk-pop singer.[1] She has appeared in many prominent Bollywood movies such as Lamhe, Jodhaa Akbar, Shaadi Ke Side Effects and Begum Jaan.
Ila Arun | |
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 Ila Arun in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | India |
| Genres | Indian Film Music, Playback Singer, Classical Singer, Pop Singer |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Instruments | Vocalist |
| Years active | 1979–present |
Playback singing
Arun has sung numerous film songs in Hindi and quite a few South Indian languages such as Tamil and Telugu. Her most famous film song to date has been "Choli Ke Peeche" sung along with Alka Yagnik for the film Khalnayak starring Madhuri Dixit, for which they won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer.[4] Another song which she is famous for is "Ghup Chup" from the film Karan Arjun. She also is well known for her song "Morni Baaga Ma Bole" accompanied with Lata Mangeshkar, in the movie Lamhe, starring Sridevi. She has lent her voice to the Tamil song "Muthu Muthu Mazhai", for the film Mr. Romeo, composed by A. R. Rahman. Her last noteworthy song was also with Rahman composed for the internationally acclaimed film Slumdog Millionaire, called "Ringa Ringa".[5]
Singles/Albums
She has produced several successful singles such as "Vote for Ghagra". She also sang the promotional hit song Halla Bol for the Rajasthan Royals team in the Indian Premier League[6] She hails from Rajasthan and sings Rajasthani songs in her albums and movies.
Acting
Arun was first seen acting in Lifeline (Jeevanrekha) a Hindi TV serial on life of doctors, along with Tanvi Azmi on Doordarshan. She delivered an electrifying performance in the 2008 hit Jodhaa Akbar as Maham Anga, Akbar's shrewd wet nurse and political advisor. She has also acted in supporting roles in films such as China Gate, Chingari, Well Done Abba, Welcome to Sajjanpur, West is West and Ghatak. In Shaadi Ke Side Effects and Begum Jaan, she played a governess and a brothel member, respectively. In "Raat Akeli Hai", which is a Netflix movie and released on 31.07.2020, she has played the role of mother of the Hero "Nawazuddin Siddiqui" and correctly delivered the dialogues in local dialect.
Arun has been a part of the early years of Indian television Industry, acting in the 1980s Bharat Ek Khoj and Yatra. She also took on the role of Hansa Mehta, an independence activist who was part of the advisory committee of the constituent assembly, in Samvidhaan which is a TV mini-series based on the making of the Constitution of India.
Discography
| Album(s) | Notes |
|---|---|
| Vote for Ghagra | |
| Nigodi Kaisi Jawani Hai | |
| Main Ho Gayi Sawa Lakh Ki | |
| Banjaran | |
| The Very Best of Ila | Compilation |
| Khichdi | |
| Haule Haule | |
| Mela | |
| Ila Arun Pop Hits | Compilation |
| Chhappan Chhuri | |
| Mare Hiwda Ma | |
| Nimri Nimoli | MTV Coke Studio (single) |
Filmography
As Actress
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Chhalaang | Usha Gehlot (Principal) | Hansal Mehta | Amazon Prime film |
| 2020 | Ghoomketu | Santo Bua | Pushpendra Nath Mishra | |
| 2020 | Raat Akeli Hai | Mrs. Yadav | Honey Trehan | |
| 2018 | Thugs of Hindostan | Jaitumbi | Vijay Krishna Acharya | |
| 2018 | Manto | Jaddanbai | Nandita Das | |
| 2017 | Begum Jaan | Amma | Srijit Mukherji | |
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | Aunty (Hired Governess) | Saket Chaudhary | |
| 2012 | Arjun: The Warrior Prince | Kunti(Voice role) | Arnab Chaudhuri | Animated film |
| 2011 | Aagaah: The Warning | Ramsharan's mother | Karan Razdan | |
| 2010 | West Is West | Basheera Khan | Andy DeEmmony | British film |
| 2010 | Well Done Abba | Salma Ali | Shyam Benegal | |
| 2010 | Mirch | Kesar bai | Vinay Shukla | |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Maham Anga | Ashutosh Gowariker | Nominated in Screen Award for Best Villain |
| 2008 | Welcome to Sajjanpur | Ramsakhi Pannawali | Shyam Benegal | |
| 2006 | Chingaari | Padmavati | Kalpana Lajmi | |
| 2005 | Bose - The Forgotten Hero | Ranu | Shyam Benegal | |
| 1998 | China Gate | Mrs. Gopinath | Rajkumar Santoshi | |
| 1997 | Auzaar | Herself (in song "Apni To Ek Hi Life") | Sohail Khan | |
| 1996 | Ghatak | Mrs. Malti Sachdev | Rajkumar Santoshi | |
| 1992 | Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda | Lily's mother | Shyam Benegal | |
| 1994 | Droh Kaal | Zeenat | Govind Nihalani | |
| 1991 | Lamhe | Folk dancer in the song "Chudiyan Khanak Gayee" | Yash Chopra | Also singer |
| 1990 | Police Public | Laxmi, deaf servant | Esmayeel Shroff | |
| 1986 | Jaal | Tara | Umesh Mehra | |
| 1985 | Trikal | Cook | Shyam Benegal | |
| 1983 | Ardh Satya | Sneha Bajpai | Govind Nihalani | |
| 1983 | Mandi | Bordello girl | Shyam Benegal | |
As Singer
| Year | Film | Song(s) | Music Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Deewana Main Deewana | "Kala Doriya" | Bappi Lahiri | |
| 2012 | Arjun: The Warrior Prince | "Kabhi Na Dekhe Hastinapur Mein" | Vishal–Shekhar | |
| 2010 | Well Done Abba | "Meri bano hoshiyar" | Shantanu Moitra | Also lyricist |
| Mirch | "Mora Saiyyan" | Monty Sharma | ||
| Raavan | "Kata Kata" | A. R. Rahman | ||
| 2004 | Paisa Vasool | "Maine Saiyan Ki Demand" | Bapi–Tutul | |
| 2003 | Boom | "Boom" | Talvin Singh | |
| 2000 | Snegithiye | "Othayadi Padhayile" | Vidyasagar | Tamil Film |
| 1999 | Bhopal Express | "Udan Khatola" | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | |
| Jaanam Samjha Karo | "I Was Made For Loving You" | Anu Malik | ||
| 1998 | Kaadhal Kavithai | "Thathom Thakathimi" | Ilaiyaraaja | Tamil film |
| 1997 | Tarazu | "Chal Ganne Ke Khet Mein" | Rajesh Roshan | |
| Jeevan Yudh | "Kameez Meri Kaali" | Nadeem–Shravan | ||
| Auzaar | "Masti Ka Aalam Aaya Hai" | Anu Malik | ||
| 1996 | Aatank | "Main Chhui Mui" "Meri Patli Kamar" |
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | |
| Smuggler | "Bin Barsaat Ke" | Bappi Lahiri | ||
| Mr. Romeo | "Muthu Muthu Mazhai" (original version) "Paas Aaja Baalam" (Hindi version) |
A. R. Rahman | Tamil Film | |
| 1995 | Diya Aur Toofan | "Kundi Dheere Se Khatkana" | Bappi Lahiri | |
| Zakhmi Sipahi | "O Laila O Laila" | Rais Bhartiya | ||
| 1994 | Amanaat | "Din Mein Kehti Hai" | Bappi Lahiri | |
| Naaraaz | "Aisa Tadpaya Mujhe Dil Bekarar Ne" | Anu Malik | ||
| 1993 | Khalnayak | "Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai (Female)" "Nayak Nahi Khalnayak Hai Tu" |
Laxmikant-Pyarelal | |
| Bedardi | "Sun O Bedardi" | |||
| Dalaal | "Gutur Gutur" | Bappi Lahiri | ||
| 1991 | Rukmavati Ki Haveli | Herself | ||
| Lamhe | "Chudiyan Khanak Gayee" "Megha Re Megha" |
Shiv-Hari | ||
| 1989 | Batwara | "Ye Ishq Dunk Bichhua Ka, Are Isse Raam Bachaye" | Laxmikant-Pyarelal | |
| 1986 | Jaal | "Raina Bawari Bhai Re" | Anu Malik |
As Music Director
- 1992 – Mujhse Dosti Karoge
- 1991 – Rukmavati Ki Haveli
- 1985 – Doongar Ro Bhed
Television Appearances
| Year | Show(s) | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Yatra | Drama group member | |
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Various characters | |
| 1991 | Lifeline (Jeevanrekha) | Doctor | |
| 2005 | Fame Gurukul | Head Mistress | |
| 2014 | Samvidhaan | Hansha Mehta | |
| 2015 | Coke Studio | Performer | |
References
- Jha, Shuchita (2 September 2019). "Singer Ila Arun remembers BV Karanth's contribution | Bhopal News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- "Rajasthan's culture is rich: Ila Arun". The Times of India. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- "My Career in Bollywood Bloomed After Becoming A Mother: Ila Arun". Outlook. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- "Ila Arun". IMDb. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- "Slumdog Millionaire music review : glamsham.com". glamsham.com. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- Hungama, Bollywood (25 March 2008). "Ila Arun to say 'Halla Bol' for IPL team of Rajasthan – Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
