British actor Aruna Shields, fearless and talented, has just finished two epic feature films out in cinema's early 2010.
With lead roles in European cinema and action blockbusters, Aruna proves she's not just a pretty face…
‘INDIA'S NEW BOND GIRL’ - (Times News Network Nov 09)
India’s answer to Ian Fleming’s James Bond franchise,
PRINCE an action-thriller shot extensively on foreign locales has a budget that can make you go ‘phew’…
Daring UK actor, Aruna Shields, was chosen for the explosive female lead… The tough role of espionage agent Maya, Prince’s partner in crime, often bikini clad, but much more than just eye candy…
Hot property, India’s new bond girl, Aruna, performs all her own stunts:
free falls, gymnastic flips, gliding… even motor-bike bungee jumps!
Super star Vivek Oberoi plays Prince…
One of those fast, furious, sleek affairs that take you on a ride of your lifetime… heavy weight producers TIPS hired some of the best foreign technicians…
The addictive hit title track by is already a rage…
PRINCE International cinema release Feb 2010
‘A CINEMATIC SHOCK’ – (Le Figaro, Sep issue 09)
Aruna won the gritty female lead in the epic prehistoric adventure
AO, THE LAST NEANDERTHAL…
She plays the wild, tribal woman, AKI, who saves the last Neanderthal. An astonishing love story set 30,000 years ago in a lost savage world…
After rigorous workshops, global castings and Penelope Cruz interested in the part, Aruna finally secured the challenging and unique role…
Aruna spent months learning prehistoric languages, spear throwing, and authentic body movement. The feature is produced by French cinema chain U.G.C. and directed by award winning documentary film maker Jacques Malaterre.
International Cinema release 31st March 2010
"It's an immense privilege to play Aki... she embodies the raw essence of feminine energy. Like a wild animal she lives in the moment, growling, spitting, scratching and screaming. She illustrates the complexity and strength of a woman. She’s completely feral… yet more beautiful to me than any conventional stereotype. She has no limits, no laws, I love her"
Says Aruna
Updates
- Costumes, pictures and moulds of the actors' faces have been chosen for permanent exhibit at the The Paleosite Museum. The most important centre of interpretation on prehistory, situated where archaeologists found the first Neanderthal woman bones.
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