Aruna Shields

Aruna Shields is a British actress of Anglo Indian descent. She debuted in Bollywood with the film Prince.
Early life
Aruna Shields was born in United Kingdom. She is of Anglo Indian descent (Scottish/English/Indian). 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 his 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 Bait and Private Moments (2005).

She made her Bollywood debut in 2010, as a femme fatale 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 upcoming film is Mr Singh Mrs Mehta, set to release on 25 June 2010.
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
2010 Prince Maya
Ao, Le Dernier Néandertal Aki
Mr Singh Mrs Mehta Neera Singh
2007 Mission Improbable
2005 Private Moments Saira "My Private Sex" - Japan (English title)
2002 Ali G Indahouse Dream Girl
Jesus the Curry King Journalist

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
Pantene PRO V Herself Rankin/ digita