Subhash K Jha celebrates Aruna Irani's 79th birthday on August 18 by picking 10 wonderful songs.
Kya Ghazab Karte Ho Jee from Love Story
In Kumar Gaurav's launch film, Aruna played the seductress, singing in Asha Bhosle's voice to R D Burman's music.
Pyaase Do Badan from Premnagar
A decade earlier, Aruna Irani remained the seductress.
This time, the hero was Rajesh Khanna. Asha Bhosle sang for her again, to S D Burman's tunes.
Main Shayar Toh Nahin from Bobby
'I danced to a song that had no dance beats. People remember it to this day,' Aruna says.
Dilbar Dil Se Pyare and Ab Jo Mile from Caravan
Nasir Hussain's Caravan gave Aruna a range of songs to seduce Jeetendra with.
Lata Mangeshkar sang the 1st song; Asha Bhosle sang the 2nd.
Meri Beri Ke Ber Mat Todo from Anokhi Raat
One of Aruna's earliest hits was the suggestive Meri Beri Ke Ber Mat Todo in Asha Bhosle's voice.
Thoda Resham Lagta Hai from Jyoti
Aruna's biggest hit.
Bappi Lahiri recalled: 'When we were recording the song, we didn't realise how big an impact it would make. It just exploded.'
Panditji Mere Marne Ke Baad from Roti Kapada Aur Makaan
Aruna 'drunk' dances in Lata Mangeshkar's voice.
Choron Ka Saare Nazar Aate Hain Chor from Naya Zamana
Aruna didn't dance in this song about the rich-poor divide. She gave them a tongue lashing in Lata Mangeshkar's voice.
Koi Aayega Layega Dil Ka Chain from Kartvaya
In the Dharmendra-Rekha starrer, Aruna got the best Laxmikant-Pyarelal song.
Main Ek Shareef Ladki Badnaam Ho Gayi from Charas
Again, Aruna got the best Laxmikant-Pyarelal song, where she dances in a drunken haze in Lata Mangeshkar's voice.
Allah Meri Payal Bole from Do Premee
Aruna does full justice to Lata Mangeshkar's club song.