Daisy Irani (Indian Actress) Age, Biography, Family

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Profession	Daisy Irani is known for her work as an actress, starting her career as a child star in Hindi cinema.
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Religion	Zoroastrianism
Hometown	Bombay, India

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Grey

Marital Status	Widow
Marriage Date	21/01/1971

Husband/Spouse

K. K. Shukla (script writer; died 1993)

Children

Son	Kabir Shukla
Daughters	Ritu Shukla Varsha Shukla (teacher)

Father

P.N. Irani (film producer)

Mother

Perin

Siblings

Sisters	Honey Irani (actress) Menaka Irani (scriptwriter)

Other Relatives

Debut

Film	Bandish (1955) as a child actor
Television	Dekh Bhai Dekh (1993) on DD Metro

Notable Works

Theatre

In the 1980s, she engaged in theatre work and founded an acting school named Actor’s Art – Film & TV Acting Institute in Mumbai.

Return to Acting

After her husband's death, she made a comeback to television and featured in a series of notable serials.

1. Daisy Irani began her career in Bollywood as a child actress.
2. She and her sister, Honey Irani, were notable child stars during the Golden Age of Hindi cinema.
3. They often portrayed young boys in films, earning widespread fame.
4. Daisy's popularity as a child surpassed that of her sister Honey, continuing to act, albeit in less prominent roles.
5. She faced difficulties during her childhood due to being thrust into acting without any formal education.
6. Daisy developed a close bond with actress Meena Kumari, who provided her with the affection she lacked from her mother.
7. In her teenage years, she transitioned from child roles to adult performances, with her last film being Kati Patang.
8. Daisy briefly stepped back from acting after her marriage, eventually returning to television after her husband's passing.
9. In an interview, Daisy disclosed a traumatic childhood incident of sexual assault.