Veteran actress Aruna Irani recently spoke to ETimes, reminiscing about her experience working on the cult classic Bombay To Goa (1972), which completed 53 years on March 3. The film, which starred Amitabh Bachchan and was produced by comedian Mehmood, remains a fan favorite. Aruna, who played the female lead, shared fascinating insights about the shoot, her co-stars, and how the film impacted her career.
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