# Bollywood's Bold Confrontation: When Aruna Irani Called Out Rekha for Dropping Her from a Film **Imagine confronting your closest friend in the cutthroat world of 1980s Bollywood—only to uncover a raw truth about professional jealousy.** That's exactly what veteran actress **Aruna Irani** did when **Rekha** had her removed from the film *Mangalsutra*, sparking one of Hindi cinema's most candid behind-the-scenes revelations.[2][1]
Aruna Irani, the iconic supporting actress known for her versatile roles.
Aruna Irani, a two-time Filmfare Best Supporting Actress winner for *Pet Pyaar Aur Paap* and *Beta*, shared this juicy anecdote in recent interviews, proving that even **Bollywood friendships** can face the heat of career rivalries.[3] Despite their bond—forged on sets of hits like *Nagin* (1976), *Jaani Dushman* (1979), and *Bulandi* (2000)—Rekha reportedly pulled strings to oust Aruna from *Mangalsutra* (1981).[1][3] The drama unfolded when Aruna, after receiving her signing amount, learned from the producer: "Rekha ji never wanted you in the film."[2][4] Undeterred, Aruna confronted her "dear friend" directly. Rekha's response? A mix of honesty and hesitation: "Dekho behen, maine aapko iss liye nikaala hai because the role is very edgy. If you made this role a bit emotional, I would appear as the antagonist... like a vamp."[1][2] Rekha even admitted, "Mereko himmat nahin thi behen tereko bolne ki" (I didn't have the courage to tell you directly).[3][1] This wasn't isolated. In *Aurat Aurat Aurat*, Rekha allegedly got Aruna's central role reduced, saying, "No, Aruna's role is too good."[2][4] Yet, Aruna holds no grudges: "She was a good friend of mine. She still is," emphasizing their enduring camaraderie amid Bollywood's insecurities.[1][4] These stories peel back the glamour, showing how **star power** often trumped scripts—and how graceful pros like Aruna navigated it. From vamps to emotional leads, Aruna's career thrived, including TV stints in *Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki* and a 2025 film *Kesari Veer*.[3] What do you think—fair play or classic Bollywood maneuvering? **Drop a comment below with your take on this Rekha-Aruna saga, or share this post to keep the old-school gossip alive!**
Citations
1.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/aruna-irani-talks-about-confronting-rekha-for-removing-her-from-this-film-aa-9889636.html
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/when-aruna-irani-confronted-rekha-for-removing-her-from-a-film-ill-start-looking-like-a-vamp/articleshow/128107672.cms
3.https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/aruna-irani-rekha-hindi-film-confrontation-article-153582483
4.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/aruna-irani-recalls-how-rekha-cut-her-scenes-64819
5.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/why-rekha-did-not-have-courage-to-speak-with-aruna-irani-after-removing-her-from-mangalsutra-film-exclusive-article-153582208
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/did-you-know-aruna-irani-was-ousted-from-a-film-because-of-her-friend-rekha-heres-what-happened-when-she-confronted-her/videoshow/97599973.cms
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