
Varada Sethu
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.
TV Shows(12)

The Other Bennet Sister
Ann Baxter

VE Day 80
Self

Doctor Who
Mundy Flynn

Doctor Who
Belinda Chandra

Doctor Who: Unleashed
Self - Belinda Chandra

Mrs Sidhu Investigates
Rani Toor

Andor
Cinta Kaz

Annika
DC Harper Weston

Hanna
CIA Analyst McArthur

Hard Sun
DS Mishal Ali

Strike Back
LCpl. Manisha Chetri / Chetri

The One Show
Self