BIO

Aruna Lakkur Nāgappa Srinivasa Murthy (stage name: Aruna Shields)

Therapist, Meditation Expert & International Actress

Aruna bridges the worlds of psychological mastery, artistic expression, and spiritual wisdom. Born and educated in England with dual US/UK citizenship, she is of mixed heritage and descends from a documented lineage of Indian sages dating back to 3143 B.C.E. She earned a distinction from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and graduated from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London.

Shortly after graduating Aruna was scouted by an acting agent in London, launching an international career as a leading actress across the British, French, and Indian film industries.

Film Showreel

Cinema

Critically acclaimed leads include Aki in the epic prehistoric adventure AO: The Last Hunter (produced by UGC/TF1) cast by Des Hamilton, Maya in action thriller Prince (India’s version of the Bond franchise) and Saira in the arthouse, independent feature Mr. Singh Mrs. Mehta. Aruna is the lead in blockbuster soundtrack "Tere Liye," with nearly a billion plays across digital platforms. Her entry into the film industry led to her becoming a Google Zeitgeist (Fastest Rising Star) and on the cover of The Times of India.

Aruna then took an intentional sabbatical from film to master advanced meditation (TM-Sidhis) and complete post-graduate training at the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.

Explore Aruna’s digital library on YouTube for talks and guided meditations.

FILM GALLERY

Youtube

Explore Aruna’s digital library on YouTube for talks and guided meditations.

Press

2026

Today, Aruna is based in London and seamlessly balances a private clinical practice with select creative projects and speaking engagements.

Education & background

Clinical & Academic

  • Diploma in Hypnosis & Psychotherapy | National College of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy, London

  • Diploma in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) | Developed at the University of Oxford

Ancestral & Meditative

  • Aruna Lakkur Nagappa Srinivasa Murthy (known as Aruna Shields)

  • Sage from a tradition dating back to 3143 B.C.E.

  • Transcendental Meditator & Sidha

Performance & The Arts

  • BA (Hons) | Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts, London

  • Distinction | Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London