Varada Sethu

Actress

Born: May 12, 1992 (33 years old)

Place of birth: Kerala, India

Biography

Varada Sethu is a British actress born on May 12, 1992, in Kerala, India, and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne. Originally studying sciences at university, she later trained at the Identity School of Acting in London. She began her career with indie films and TV roles, gaining recognition in Hard Sun and Strike Back. Her breakout role came as Cinta Kaz in Star Wars: Andor, and in 2025 she joined Doctor Who as companion Belinda Chandra alongside Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor. Sethu is known for her versatility, grounded performances, and her background in classical Indian dance.

Filmography (17)

• Andor (2022, ★ 8.3)
• The Other Bennet Sister (2026, ★ 8.4)
• Jurassic World Dominion (2022, ★ 6.6)
• Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look (2022, ★ 7.4)
• Now You See Me 2 (2016, ★ 6.8)
• Mrs Sidhu Investigates (2023, ★ 6.8)
• Annika (2021, ★ 7.1)
• Strike Back (2010, ★ 7.4)
• Doctor Who: Unleashed (2024, ★ 6.6)
• Hanna (2019, ★ 7.4)
• I Came By (2022, ★ 6.3)
• 100 Nights of Hero (2025, ★ 5.8)
• Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War (2025, ★ 5.4)
• Hard Sun (2018, ★ 6.3)
• Doctor Who (2024, ★ 6.4)
• Sket (2011, ★ 5.1)
• A Midsummer Night's Dream (2016, ★ 5.1)