Aruna Shields

Aruna Shields

46 · Born: Aug 6, 1978

Personal Details

BornAug 6, 1978 London, England

Biography

Aruna Shields, a talented British actress, embarked on a remarkable journey in the UK theatre and film scene before being handpicked by Tips Industries, one of India's largest studios, to play the female Bond in the action-packed thriller Prince (2010). This groundbreaking role catapulted her to stardom, making her the fastest-rising star on Google and the first female action hero in Indian cinema.

As a trained Kung-Fu martial artist and former gymnast, Aruna performed all her own stunts, including daring motorbike bungee jumps, showcasing her impressive physical prowess. Her hit song "Tere Liye" from the movie has garnered an astonishing 200 million views.

Aruna then shattered boundaries by crossing over into French cinema, securing the lead role in the epic adventure Ao, le dernier Néandertal (2010) after a worldwide audition process. The film was produced by French studio and cinema chain UGC, following the success of their Oscar-nominated production A Prophet (2009). For this role, Aruna learned a prehistoric language and mastered body movement.

Her critically acclaimed performances continued with roles in 'Nera', an artist's muse, in the avant-garde feature Mr. Singh/Mrs. Mehta (2010),and other notable leads.

Born into a lineage of Sage Mandavya, Aruna took a sabbatical to explore her family's spiritual heritage, becoming a meditation expert and modern spiritual teacher. She is set to return to the film industry in 2023, now based in Los Angeles. As the first female Sidha (highly advanced meditator) and film star, Aruna joins an esteemed group of fellow Sidhas, including director David Lynch and Bill Duke.

Throughout her career, Aruna has demonstrated her versatility and academic prowess, holding a Distinction from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, a degree from Central Saint Martins University of the Arts London, and having studied psychotherapy at masters level.

A trailblazer in her field, Aruna was ahead of her time, being one of the first Anglo-Indian models to break into mainstream fashion, gracing the covers of Vogue and The Times of India, as well as several other magazines. She was also one of the first actresses of Indian origin to perform a sex scene in a feature film.

Career

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2010
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2005