Veteran Bollywood actor Aruna Irani suffered a serious injury from a fall in Bangkok and was seen arriving at Mumbai airport in a wheelchair. She was on a shopping trip with friends and tripped while walking in the city. After treatment in Bangkok and further recovery in Mumbai, she is gradually improving.
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