
Varada Sethu
Born: 1992-05-12
Place of birth: Kerala, India
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

The Other Bennet Sister
2026

Andor
2022

Hanna
2019

Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look
2022

Strike Back
2010

Annika
2021

VE Day 80
2025

Now You See Me 2
2016

Mrs Sidhu Investigates
2023

Jurassic World Dominion
2022

Doctor Who: Unleashed
2024

Doctor Who
2024

Hard Sun
2018

I Came By
2022

100 Nights of Hero
2025

Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War
2025

A Midsummer Night's Dream
2016

Sket
2011