Varada Sethu
Varada Sethumadhavan 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 (22 titles)
7.9ShowThe Other Bennet Sister
Ann Baxter · 2026
6.1Movie100 Nights of Hero
Esa · 2025
5.0MovieDoctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War
Belinda Chandra · 2025
7.0ShowVE Day 80
Self · 2025
6.4ShowDoctor Who
Mundy Flynn · 2024
6.6ShowDoctor Who: Unleashed
Self - Belinda Chandra · 2024
6.8ShowMrs Sidhu Investigates
Rani Toor · 2023
8.3ShowAndor
Cinta Kaz · 2022
7.4MovieAndor: A Disney+ Day Special Look
Cinta Kaz (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2022
6.3MovieI Came By
Naserine 'Naz' Raheem · 2022
6.6MovieJurassic World Dominion
Shira · 2022
MovieJilted
Jo · 2021
6.9ShowAnnika
DC Harper Weston · 2021
MovieBad News
Mindi · 2020
7.4ShowHanna
CIA Analyst McArthur · 2019
Special Delivery
Parminder · 2018
6.4ShowHard Sun
DS Mishal Ali · 2018
6.8MovieNow You See Me 2
Tressler Assitant · 2016
5.4MovieA Midsummer Night's Dream
Peaseblossom · 2016
5.1MovieSket
Kiran · 2011
7.4ShowStrike Back
LCpl. Manisha Chetri / Chetri · 2010
4.4ShowThe One Show
Self · 2006