British actor Aruna Shields, of Anglo Indian descent, begun her education at a convent school before winning an academic scholarship to attend 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. Aruna's passion lay in performance and while at a theatrical workshop she was spotted by an acting agent.



Aruna has lead roles in studio feature films out worldwide in cinemas 2010 :

She plays the heroine, tribal woman AKI, in epic adventure AO: THE LAST NEANDERTHAL. A gritty beauty and the beast love story based 30.000 years ago. Cinemas September 2010. This international film is produced by cinema chain UGC after their oscar nominee, A Prophet. Directed by Jacques Malaterre known for Odyssey of the Species. Written by award winner Michel Fessle, March of the Penguins.



Aruna launched to stardom overnight as the critically acclaimed heroine of action thriller PRINCE ...press labelling her 'India's new Bond girl' She plays alongside stars Vivek Oberoi, Sanjay Kapoor and Dilip Tahil. Released in cinemas worldwide April 2010. Produced by Tips Industries after their hit film Race.

She is also the starring lead in the arthouse film MR SINGH. MRS MEHTA. A quirky story about a young British Asian girl dealing with infidelity. Shot in England. Cinemas July 2010. Produced by Medient.

Aruna's earlier work includes a UK theatre tour for over a year. Leads in experimental and feature films like Mission Improbable, Private Moments, Violent Lesson, and underwater film Bait. Various roles in other films.

International actor Aruna Shields covers all continents with her work.

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