Irani started her career as a model, She made her acting debut with a cameo in the Yash Raj Film Fanaa as Mehbooba (2006).[4] Irani's first lead role as a protagonist was in STAR One's show Miley Jab Hum Tum (2008-2010),[7] as Gunjan.[8] After she portrayed Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada, the female protagonist of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? (2011-2012).[9] Irani's portrayal of characters in Miley Jab Hum Tum and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? made her one of the most well-known and admired actresses of Indian television.[10] The show, which aired its final episode on 30 November 2012.