Varada Sethu
Biography
Varada Sethu is a British actress born on May 12, 1992, in Kerala, India. She was raised in Newcastle upon Tyne. Sethu trained at the Identity School of Acting in London after initially studying sciences at university. Her career began with indie films and TV roles, including appearances in Hard Sun and Strike Back. She gained recognition for her performances in these early projects. Sethu is known for her versatility and grounded performances, and she has a background in classical Indian dance. She has been involved in various acting credits, with a total of 23 known credits.
Career overview
Varada Sethu is a British actress born in Kerala, India, and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne. She began her acting career with indie films and TV roles. Her early work gained recognition in productions such as Hard Sun and Strike Back.
Sethu's breakout role came as Cinta Kaz in a notable series. She went on to join the cast of Doctor Who as companion Belinda Chandra, working alongside Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor. This role marked a significant milestone in her career.
Throughout her acting career, Sethu has demonstrated versatility and a talent for grounded performances. Her background in classical Indian dance is also notable. With a range of credits to her name, Sethu has established herself as a skilled and accomplished actress in the industry.
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- The Other Bennet Sister (2026) as Ann Baxter
- 100 Nights of Hero (2025) as Esa
- VE Day 80 (2025) as Self
- Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War (2025) as Belinda Chandra
- Doctor Who (2024) as Mundy Flynn
- Doctor Who (2024) as Belinda Chandra
- Doctor Who: Unleashed (2024) as Self - Belinda Chandra
- Mrs Sidhu Investigates (2023) as Rani Toor
- Andor (2022) as Cinta Kaz
- Jurassic World Dominion (2022) as Shira
- I Came By (2022) as Naserine 'Naz' Raheem
- Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look (2022) as Cinta Kaz (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Annika (2021) as DC Harper Weston
- Jilted (2021) as Jo
- Bad News (2020) as Mindi
- Hanna (2019) as CIA Analyst McArthur
- Hard Sun (2018) as DS Mishal Ali
- Special Delivery (2018) as Parminder
- Now You See Me 2 (2016) as Tressler Assitant
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (2016) as Peaseblossom
- Sket (2011) as Kiran
- Strike Back (2010) as LCpl. Manisha Chetri / Chetri
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Pramadavanam