Amrita Acharia’s playlist

Amrita Acharia got her big break in the HBO medieval fantasy Game of Thrones, available on DVD and Blu-ray March 6.

Amrita stars as Irri, the handmaiden to Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke). Irri comes to Daenerys’ aid and teaches her to speak Dothraki, the language of her new warlord husband Khal Drogo (Jason Momoa).

Before Amrita landed a role in the Emmy nominated series, the actress appeared in the BBC television dramas Casualty and Doctors, and in the Belgian film The Devil’s Double.

Amrita returns as Irri in season 2 of Game of Thrones, premiering April 1 on HBO. Until then, Amrita has her playlist for you..

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Nantes –  Beirut

“I was addicted to this quirky little track when I was stuck in total darkness in Norway for a few months! It’s a whimsical and longing song and reminds me of my bloke.”

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Start Wearing Purple – Gorgol Bordello

“Crazy gypsy punk that pretty much makes you want to build some big bonfire and dance around it. It appeals to the Ukrainian in me!”

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F*** you – Cee Lo Green

“A lovely bit of music to play when I want to vent. Hits the spot nicely.”

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Hoppipolla – Sigur Ros

“I don’t understand a word, but it takes you on a beautiful journey and the video is brilliant!”

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Grandma’s Hands – Bill Withers

“I could listen to his voice for hours.”

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Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye

“My sneaky extra choice.”

Game of Thrones season 1 is available on DVD and Blu-ray March 6. Season 2 begins April 1 on HBO. Follow Amrita on twitter.

Posted by Marc Andrew on Mar 5 2012. Filed under Celebrity Playlist. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.