Aruna Shields
Encyclopedia
Aruna Shields is a British
actress of Anglo Indian descent. She debuted in Bollywood
with the film Prince
.
/English
/Kannadiga). She began her education at a convent school before winning an academic scholarship to attend a boarding school
. She went onto gain a distinction from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
. She also obtained a degree from Central St Martins, London
.
Her father came over to UK when there was shortage of doctors in England. Her father is from Bangalore
and her mother tongue is Kannada. Her mother is also in medical profession. She has two brothers, one is an accountant and the other is an engineer.
and Private Moments (2005).
She made her Bollywood
debut in 2010, in the action thriller, Prince. The same year, she appeared in the epic adventure Ao The Last Neanderthal, a love story set 30,000 years ago in a lost savage world. The film was produced by European cinema chain UGC.
Her film Mr Singh Mrs Mehta
, was released on 25 June 2010.
Aruna is also a dance choreographer and has experience as a belly dancer.
According to Google zeitgeist, in the year 2010, Aruna was the number one most sought-after actress in internet queries originating from India.
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
actress of Anglo Indian descent. She debuted in Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
with the film Prince
Prince (2010 film)
Prince is a 2010 Bollywood film directed by Kookie V Gulati, produced by Kumar S Taurani and starring Vivek Oberoi and Aruna Shields in the lead roles. The film was originally titled as Prince of Thieves and then Prince It's Showtime, the latter of which is still sometimes used to refer to...
.
Early life
Aruna Shields was born in United Kingdom. She is of Anglo-Indian descent (ScottishScottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
/English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
/Kannadiga). She began her education at a convent school before winning an academic scholarship to attend a boarding school
Boarding school
A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers and/or administrators. The word 'boarding' is used in the sense of "bed and board," i.e., lodging and meals...
. She went onto gain a distinction from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama is an independent music and dramatic arts school which was founded in 1880 in London, England. Students can pursue courses in Music, Opera, Drama and Technical Theatre Arts.-History:...
. She also obtained a degree from Central St Martins, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
Her father came over to UK when there was shortage of doctors in England. Her father is from Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
and her mother tongue is Kannada. Her mother is also in medical profession. She has two brothers, one is an accountant and the other is an engineer.
Career
Shields', while at a theatrical workshop, was spotted by an acting agent. Her earlier works include working in theater for over a year. She also worked in various other leads in independent and feature films like Mission Improbable (2007), Live BaitLive Bait
Live Bait is a 1997 live album of the Canadian comedy music group The Arrogant Worms. It features concert versions of some of the songs from their previous releases plus some new material.-Track listing:# "Jesus' Brother Bob"# "The Mountie Song"...
and Private Moments (2005).
She made her Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
debut in 2010, in the action thriller, Prince. The same year, she appeared in the epic adventure Ao The Last Neanderthal, a love story set 30,000 years ago in a lost savage world. The film was produced by European cinema chain UGC.
Her film Mr Singh Mrs Mehta
Mr. Singh / Mrs. Mehta
Mr. Singh / Mrs. Mehta is a 2010 Hindi-language film starring Prashant Narayanan and Aruna Shields. It's directed by Pravesh Bhardwaj. The film is produced by Manu Kumaran and was released on June 24, 2010....
, was released on 25 June 2010.
Aruna is also a dance choreographer and has experience as a belly dancer.
According to Google zeitgeist, in the year 2010, Aruna was the number one most sought-after actress in internet queries originating from India.
Awards
- Lynx /Axe ..Lynx Blow, Campaign Best Ad, 2008, Interactive Cave Girl. Lynx Blow
- Talk of the Town, Stage Talent winner, Stage performance
- Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Distinction
Filmography
| Year | Feature Film | Role | Other Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Ali G Indahouse | Dream Girl | ||
| Jesus the Curry King | Journalist | |||
| 2005 | Private Moments | Saira | "My Private Sex" - Japan (English title) | |
| 2007 | Mission Improbable | |||
| 2010 | Prince | Maya | ||
| Mr Singh Mrs Mehta Mr. Singh / Mrs. Mehta Mr. Singh / Mrs. Mehta is a 2010 Hindi-language film starring Prashant Narayanan and Aruna Shields. It's directed by Pravesh Bhardwaj. The film is produced by Manu Kumaran and was released on June 24, 2010.... |
Neera Singh | |||
| Ao, Le Dernier Néandertal | Aki | |||
| 2011 | Dhada | Item no song | ||
| 2012 | Vanilla Sundae | Jazz Kaur |
Television
| Television | Role | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Uncovering Iran | Terrorist | BBC |
| Breakfast with Frost | Guest | BBC |
| Byker Grove | Love interest | Sir David Frost |
Commercials
| Commercials | Role | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| LYNX / AXE ...Lynx Blow | Interactive cave girl *award winning* | Dare |
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Herself | Rankin/ digital |