Aruna's first performance was in Tagore's play Dakghar. She was only seven at that time. The play was held at Durgabari in the district town during Durga Puja. She was married at a tender age when she was a student of class ten.

Her career in theatre continued till she faced physical disability two years ago.

An enlisted actor of Bangladesh Television (BTV), Aruna also trained under eminent dramatist-actor Abdullah-Al Mamun for three months in 1995.

During her decades spanning career as a theatre artiste, she had acted in over 200 shows at different venues of the greater Mymensingh region including Jamalpur, Netrokona and Kishoreganj districts. Her acting skills were showcased in both social and historic plays. She played key roles in Nawab Sirajuddaulah, Anaarkali, Tipu Sultan, Kohinoor, Mohua Shundori and in many others plays.

Among her favourite playwrights are Abdullah-Al Mamun, Nihar Ranjan Gupta, Ranjan Debnath and Shailesh Guha.

Shahadat Hossain Khan Hilu, member secretary of Bahurupi Natya Sangstha at a recent reception accorded to Aruna, said, "It is unfortunate that artistes who contribute to our traditional culture lead a life of uncertainty and hardship and are left uncared for during their crisis."

Hopefully, theatre enthusiasts would lend a hand to this veteran ailing artiste in her time of need.