Aruna Irani: Mehmood 'Exploited' Me, Ruined My Career After Marriage Promise

• Veteran actress Aruna Irani revealed Mehmood 'exploited' her and did not fulfill his promise of marriage, impacting her career.
• She adopted a strategy of feigning innocence to avoid exploitation in early Bollywood, often not getting repeat work.
• Aruna stated Mehmood gave her first real work, but their relationship turned exploitative when professional paths diverged.
• Mehmood's false claims of marriage led filmmakers to stop offering her work, fearing pregnancy delays.
• Her career revived after rumors ended, and a lead role in 'Bombay to Goa' became a turning point, leading to success.