Ritu Arya has hit the Hollywood jackpot with her appearance in last month's Netflix original film Red Notice, which has since become the streaming service's most-watched film of all time, introducing many fans to Arya's talents for the very first time.
Now that the actress has gained the exposure she has worked so hard for, audiences have the opportunity to explore her greatest films and television appearances of her career so far. The best place for these curious viewers to begin is with Arya's highest-rated works according to the film website IMDb.
Sticks And Stones (2019) - 6.0
Stream On Britbox
Sticks and Stones is a three-part miniseries that aired in 2019, presenting itself as a psychological thriller that is set mostly in an office after a sales associate (Ken Nwosu) begins to grow paranoid that his coworkers have turned against him entirely.
Ritu Arya appears in all three episodes of this short-form series as the character Becky, one of the office workers who becomes a target of her co-worker's paranoia. Unfortunately for Becky, she gets the brunt of many of the show's most stressful scenes.
Daphne (2017) - 6.1
Stream On Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Tubi, Vudu, Roku, Kanopy, & Epix
The 2017 critical hit Daphne stars Emily Beecham (Into the Wasteland) as the titular character, who comes into her own after a traumatizing experience, causing her to begin to reassess the way that she has been living her life.
Ritu Arya makes an appearance in this indie film as the character Rachida. This was a comparatively small role in the film overall, but it was one of Arya's earlier works that introduced her to a much wider audience than ever before. She has since capitalized on this experience in gaining new projects.
Red Notice (2021) - 6.4
Stream On Netflix
Netflix's new action-comedy Red Notice is a globetrotting adventure with a star-studded cast including Dwayne Johnson as Agent John Hartley, Ryan Reynolds as Nolan Booth, and Gal Gadot as the Bishop, the world's foremost art thief. Though the Netflix original was not warmly received by critics, it has been met with audience fascination, quickly becoming the streaming platform's most popular original film of all time.
It's clear that Red Notice is built up around likable characters and equally likable actors. Joining the impressive cast, Arya portrays Inspector Das, the Interpol agent hot on the tail of Booth and Hartley as they attempt to beat the Bishop to the last of the three ancient eggs of Cleopatra.
Last Christmas (2019) - 6.5
Rent On Apple TV
Released in 2019, Last Christmas was perfect for the holiday season. Starring Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians), the feel-good movie is considered by some to be one of the best Christmas films of the decade.
Ritu Arya plays a minor role in the film as Jenna, a pregnant friend of Katrina Andrich (Clarke), with whom she stays after falling on hard times. Jenna attempts to be patient with Katrina throughout the course of the film but eventually makes the decision to kick her out of her family's house.
Doctor Who: "Fugitive of the Judoon" (2020) - 7.3
Stream On HBO Max
The fifth episode of Doctor Who's twelfth series, entitled "Fugitive of the Judoon," saw the titular Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) attempting to unravel an invasion of Judoon, one of the greatest monsters from the Doctor Who mythos, in Glouchester. The episode is most notable, however, for seeing the return of John Barrowman's Captain Jack Harkness, who had not made an appearance on the series in years.
Ritu Arya makes a guest appearance on this episode of the series, playing the character Gat, an operative working with the Juddoon. There is more to Gat than meets the eye, however, as her true identity proves to be rather startling to the Doctor--as well as incredibly dangerous.
Feel Good (2020) - 7.5
Stream On Netflix
Feel Good is a British television dramedy loosely depicting the events in the life of Mae Martin, who plays a fictionalized version of herself in the series, joined by Charlotte Ritchie as her girlfriend Georgina Lawson. The series ran for two seasons, coming to an end in June of 2021.
Ritu Arya had a recurring role in season 1, appearing in five episodes overall. During her stint on the show, Arya portrayed the character Lava, a brief romantic partner of Mae's, who does not exactly mesh with the main character's life.
The Good Karma Hospital (2017-Present) - 7.8
Stream On Hoopla
The Good Karma Hospital is a medical drama about Dr. Lydia Fonseca (Amanda Redman), who grows tired of her work in England and decides to move her practice to southern India. The series has received mixed reviews from critics in its three seasons on the air, with a fourth season soon on the way.
Ritu Arya stars in four episodes of The Good Karma Hospital as the character Barsha Nambeesan, appearing in both the second and third seasons of the show. Barsha is the sister of main cast member Dr. Ruby Walker (Amrita Acharia), who acts as a catalyst for the character's return in the second season.
Humans (2015-2018) - 8.0
Stream On Prime and Hoopla
Humans is a British science-fiction series that ran for three seasons before being canceled in 2019. Starring Gemma Chan (Eternals), Colin Morgan (Merlin), and Katherine Parkinson (Doc Martin), the series followed synthetic beings that looked remarkably human as they attempted to fit in with regular society.
Ritu Arya briefly enjoyed a small recurring role in seasons 2 and 3 of Humans. She portrayed Flash, a Synth that helped build a refuge to help other beings like herself. Tragically, Flash is murdered by a group of radicalized humans in the premiere episode of the third season.
The Umbrella Academy (2019-Present) - 8.0
Stream On Netflix
One of Netflix's most popular original series, The Umbrella Academy is a superhero drama based on the Gerard Way comics of the same name. The series follows a family of mysteriously super-powered beings that attempt to stop the ensuing apocalypse from occurring after the death of their father.
Ritu Arya entered the series in season 2. Arya portrayed the character Lila Pitts, who has the power to mirror others' abilities, though that wasn't revealed until the finale. Her inclusion sets up some interesting things for season 3.
Sherlock: "The Sign of Three" (2014) - 9.0
Buy On Vudu
Many fans may recognize Benedict Cumberbatch from his role in the MCU as Doctor Strange, but few could forget his days as the legendary Sherlock Holmes, in one of the best-received modern versions of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic hero detective. Ritu Arya gets the chance to perform alongside Cumberbatch in the series three episode, "The Sign of Three."
In this episode, Sherlock attempts to solve the mystery behind a murder that has not taken place yet, all while performing his duties as the best man at the wedding of Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman). Arya makes a brief appearance as Gail, someone who is questioned by the brilliant detective. Only the second credited role of her career, this appearance portended greater things for Arya in the future.