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

Despite her beauty, Aruna impressed the director proving she was more than capable of owning the gritty role of AKI - Le Figaro

‘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.

Click to view article in Le Figaro and pictures from the set
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Biography

British actress Aruna Shields, of Anglo Indian decent, begun her education at a convent school before winning an academic scholarship. She then went onto gain a distinction from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. This was followed by a degree from Central St Martins, which gained her a position working with the BBC. However, Aruna's passion lay in performance and while at a theatrical workshop she was spotted by an acting agent. The rest is history.

Aruna now plays AKI in AO : The Last Neanderthal and Maya in PRINCE : It's Showtime. Aruna's previous work includes touring in theatre for over a year. Writing and performing the challenging role of Tracy, in short film Violent Lesson shot by the BBC. Lead role, Neera, in UK art-house film Mr. Singh/Mrs.Mehta a quirky film about a young girl dealing with infidelity (Post Production). Experimental films including underwater feature, Live Bait, directed by Mike Valentine. Lead, Siara, in Private Moments London's version of Sex and the City. Other credits include Ali G, various TV and commerical roles.

Comments

"Babes are getting fast and furious and Aruna Shields is ditching songs for serious stunts. She's just performed a death defying, heart stopping 'bike-bungee jump' act across two skyscrapers in Gulati's Prince." India Today

"This is the bold age and Aruna Shields is the hippest girl on the block. This rocking actress has now landed a new lead role...her ability to mix vulnerability, innocence and a 'sexy look' won her the part." The Times

"That's what we call talent." BBC presenters Sonia Deol and Adil Ray (Symphony Hall)

"She's always performing something unusual or new and the audience love her for it. Aruna's charismatic and mesmerising."
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