
Varada Sethu
Born
1992-05-12
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.
Known for

Now You See Me 2
Tressler Assitant

Jurassic World Dominion
Shira

Andor
Cinta Kaz

I Came By
Naserine 'Naz' Raheem

Strike Back
LCpl. Manisha Chetri / Chetri

Doctor Who
Mundy Flynn

Doctor Who
Belinda Chandra

Hard Sun
DS Mishal Ali

Annika
DC Harper Weston

Sket
Kiran

The One Show
Self

Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look
Cinta Kaz (archive footage) (uncredited)

100 Nights of Hero
Esa

Mrs Sidhu Investigates
Rani Toor

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Peaseblossom