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Ritu Arya

Ritu Arya is a British actress and drummer known for her roles in the soap opera *Doctors*, the science-fiction series *Humans*, and the Netflix series *The Umbrella Academy*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ritu Arya is a British actress and drummer known for her roles in the soap opera *Doctors*, the science-fiction series *Humans*, and the Netflix series *The Umbrella Academy*. She has also appeared in films including *Red Notice* and *Polite Society*.

Early life and background

Ritu Arya was born in Guildford, Surrey, England, in 1988. Sources describe her as British and note Indian parentage or ancestry.

Acting career

Arya began gaining wider recognition through television roles, especially *Doctors* and *Humans*. She later expanded into streaming productions and feature films.

The Umbrella Academy

Arya plays Lila Pitts in Netflix's *The Umbrella Academy*. She joined in season 2 and continued the role in subsequent seasons.

Film work

Her film appearances include *Red Notice* and *Polite Society*. These roles helped broaden her profile beyond television.

Key facts

  • Arya first gained attention for playing Dr. Megan Sharma in *Doctors*, which earned her a British Soap Award nomination.
  • She played Flash in *Humans* from 2016 to 2018.
  • She joined *The Umbrella Academy* as Lila Pitts in season 2 and reprised the role in later seasons.
  • Her film credits include *Red Notice* and *Polite Society*.
  • She is a British actress born in Guildford, England, to Indian parents.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ritu Arya?
Ritu Arya is a British actress and drummer known for *Doctors*, *Humans*, and *The Umbrella Academy*.
How old is Ritu Arya?
Ritu Arya was born on 17 September 1988, which makes her 37 years old as of 23 July 2026.
What movies has Ritu Arya been in?
Sources list films including *Red Notice* and *Polite Society*.
Is Ritu Arya Indian?
She is British, and sources say she was born to Indian parents or has Indian ancestry.
Where is Ritu Arya from?
She is from Guildford, Surrey, England, in the United Kingdom.
What is Ritu Arya's role in Umbrella Academy?
She plays Lila Pitts in *The Umbrella Academy*.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritu_Arya
    Supports: Birth year, nationality, major roles, and *The Umbrella Academy* role/season details.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5709125/
    Supports: Actress/drummer description, key TV roles, and general biography.
  3. Amazon Prime Video — https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/Ritu-Arya/amzn1.dv.gti.53d401d0-2fbb-419e-bfce-2a92f8e37553/
    Supports: Birthplace, occupation, and overview of career credits.
  4. Tribute.ca — https://www.tribute.ca/people/biography/ritu-arya/63605/
    Supports: British actress, born in Guildford to Indian parents, and filmography notes.
  5. TMDb — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1742596-ritu-arya?language=en-US
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, and training background.
  6. Capital FM — https://www.capitalfm.com/news/tv-film/ritu-arya/
    Supports: Age, British Indian identity, and *The Umbrella Academy* role description.