Arka, a multifaceted actor and filmmaker from Sydney, Australia, has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry with a diverse range of credits in theatre, film, and television.
His acting career has seen him star in notable productions, including the award-winning film LION, which garnered multiple Academy Award nominations, and the Disney live-action remake of MULAN. He has also appeared in the Australian-Indian romantic comedy UnIndian, Down Under, and Joe Cinque's Consolation.
In television, Arka has had lead roles on ABC's critically acclaimed drama PULSE, alongside Janet King, and has also appeared in Top of the Lake: China Girl, directed by Academy Award-winning director Jane Campion. His other television credits include The Code and Nine Network and Sony's crime-drama Bite Club.
As a writer and director, Arka has showcased his talent through a range of short films, web-series, and short documentaries. His short film, Khana Khazana, explores the dark side of migrant labour and has been screened at several prominent film festivals, including Flickerfest International Short Film Festival, LA Shorts Film Festival, St Kilda Film Festival, and the International Film Festival of South Asia Toronto.
The project is currently in development as a feature-length film, alongside several other stories he is writing and producing. Additionally, Arka is a writer and associate producer on Here Out West, an anthology feature film set in Western Sydney, produced by Co-Curious and Emerald Productions, which is set to go into production in late 2020.
