Indian
Actress, writer, Model, VJ and Producer
1986-present
Ishitta Arun is an Indian actress, writer, model, VJ and producer.[1][2] She is best known for her roles in Scoop (Netflix), Rana Naidu (Netflix), Good Bad Girl (SonyLIV) and The Merchants of Bollywood.[3]
Career
As an actress
Ishitta made her acting debut in the year 2000 with the film Snegithiye as Geeta Damodhar.[4] In 2003, she acted in the film Kahan Ho Tum as Mansi.[5] Other than this, she has acted in noted projects like Scoop, Rana Naidu and Good Bad Girl.[6][7]
She is also known for her contributions in theatre. She acted in multiple theatre plays like The Merchants of Bollywood, Goonj, Mumbai Talkies and Mareechika.[8][9][10][11]
TV shows
In 2009, she participated as a contestant in the show Dancing Queen which aired on Colors TV.[12] In 2010 she participated as a contestant and titled as second runner up in the NDTV imagine's show Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl.[13]
As a writer
She contributed as a writer in play Gaa Re Maa.[14] She wrote the lyrics of Dhaakad film's title track, So Ja Re and Coke Studio's Ae Rab by Master Saleem and Dhruv Ghanekar, I am Alive by Atif Aslam and Maher Zain.[15][16][17]
As a producer
She produced the play Gaa Re Maa.[18]
Filmography
| Year | Movie/TV Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Yatra | Child | |
| 2000 | Snegithiye | Geetha Damodar | |
| 2003 | Kahan Ho Tum | Mansi | |
| 2009 | Dancing Queen | Contestant | |
| 2010 | Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl | Contestant (second runner up) | |
| 2022 | Good Bad Girl | Dipika | |
| 2023 | Rana Naidu | Anna | |
| Scoop | Naila Siddiqui |
Theatre plays
| Play | Actor | Producer | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merchants of Bollywood | Template:Yes | ||
| Gaa Re Maa | Template:Yes | Template:Yes | |
| Goonj | Template:Yes | ||
| Mumbai Talkies | Template:Yes | ||
| Mareechika | Template:Yes |
As a model
| Year | Song | Singer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Bijuria | Sonu Nigam | [19] |
| 2002 | Aika Dajiba | Vaishali Samant | [20] |
| 2006 | Loye Loye | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | [21] |
| 2012 | Lak Tunu Tunu | Surjit Bindrakhia | [22] |
As a Lyricist
| Year | Song | Singer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Stay With Me | Dhruv Voyage | |
| 2015 | Ae Rabb | Master Saleem, Dhruv Ghanekar | Coke Studio |
| I'm Alive | Atif Aslam, Maher Zane | ||
| 2022 | Dhaakad Title Song | Vasundhara Vee | From the movie Dhaakad |
| So Ja Re | Sunidhi Chauhan, Hariharan |
References
- ↑ Ishitta Arun believes in a slower pace of life for her kids. The Indian Express(2019-03-14). Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ Ishitta Arun Stars in 'Scoop,' Becomes a Content Creator and Works as Lyricist, Tagat, Anurag. Rolling Stone India(2023-06-25). Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ Scoop review: Powerful retelling of a real-life crime, this show puts the spotlight on media and mafia. The Indian Express(2023-06-02). Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ Happy Birthday, Priyadarshan: From 'Gopura Vasalile' to 'Snegithiye' - a look at five box office hits of the legend in Tamil cinema. The Times of India(2020-01-30). Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ Exclusive! Ishitta Arun: I was typecast for a long time, thankfully streaming platforms changed the notion. www.ottplay.com. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ Ishitta Arun Shares 1st Impression of Hansal Mehta On Sets of Scoop: 'He’s Extremely...' | Exclusive. News18(2023-05-31). Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ Ishitta Arun: Working with Venkatesh Daggubati was like taking a short class on etiquette and how to carry your stardom - Exclusive. The Times of India(2023-04-08). Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ Say hello to the power puff girls!. DNA India. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ Ishita Arun stages her theatrical debut with 'Goonj' at Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre. India Today. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ VJs Ishita Arun Kim Jagtiani to act in play 'My Best Friend's Wedding'. India Today. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ Ishita Arun shares stage space with mother Ila. www.dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ Dream girl judge. www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ↑ 2010 series Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl to make a COMEBACK on Star Plus?. Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ↑ GAA RE MAA play review , English play review - www.MumbaiTheatreGuide.com. www.mumbaitheatreguide.com. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ ‘First it was mom, now my husband’, Developer, Web. Mid-day. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ 'Dhaakad' title song released in Varanasi, played on floating LED screen. The Times of India(2022-05-19). Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ 'Ae Rab' - Dhruv Ghanekar, Master Saleem - Coke Studio@MTV Season 4.
- ↑ Gaa Re Maa | Old World Culture. oldworldhospitality.com. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ↑ Same script, different cast. The Times of India(2001-11-03). Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ↑ Movies next on Ishita's agenda. The Times of India(2004-01-26). Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ↑ Ishitta Arun: I was highly nervous when I entered the sets of Scoop but Hansal Mehta sir put me at ease - Exclusive. The Times of India(2023-05-24). Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ↑ Bollywood Stars Who Had Featured In Punjabi Music Videos Before Becoming Famous!. Ghaint Punjab. Retrieved 2023-08-09.