Aruna Shields
Aruna Shields | |
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| Born | 6 August 1978 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002−Present |
| Website | arunashields |
Aruna Shields is a British actress, filmmaker and therapist. She debuted in Bollywood with the film Prince.
Career
Shields, while at a theatrical workshop, was spotted by an acting agent. According to Google zeitgeist, in the year 2010, Aruna was the number one most sought-after actress in internet queries originating from India.[1]
Shields has a wellbeing channel on YouTube called Aruna Shields TV, which began in 2015.[2]
She studied Hypnosis and Psychotherapy at Masters level at the National Colleges in London and also trained in Mindfulness.[3] Her earlier education includes a distinction from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, a degree from Central Saint Martins, and an academic scholarship to Durham Boarding School.
She made her Bollywood debut in 2010, in the action thriller, Prince. The same year, she played the female lead 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.[4]
Aruna is also a dance choreographer and has experience as a belly dancer.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Feature Film(s)[6] | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mission Improbable[7] | ||
| 2010 | Prince | Maya | |
| Mr Singh Mrs Mehta | Neera Singh | ||
| Ao: The Last Hunter[8] | Aki | ||
| 2011 | Dhada[9] | Item Dancer | |
| 2012 | Vanilla Sundae[10] | Jazz Kaur | |
| 2014 | GoldFrapp[11] | ||
| [12] |
Television
| Television | Role | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Uncovering Iran | Athlete | 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 |
| Pantene PRO V | Herself | Rankin/ digital |
References
- ^ "Top 10 Searches of Google India in 2010". Gadgetcage.com. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ "Aruna Shields".
- ^ "Aruna Shields IMDB".
- ^ "Mr. Singh Mrs. Mehta: Complete cast and crew details". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 25 June 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Parimal M. Rohit. "Interview: Aruna Shields". Buzzine Bollywood. Archived from the original on 11 July 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Official Filmography"
- ^ Mission Improbable at IMDb
- ^ Ao, le dernier Néandertal at IMDb
- ^ Dhada at IMDb
- ^ Vanilla Sundae at IMDb
- ^ Goldfrapp at IMDb
- ^ LoveWithStepSister at IMDb
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