Varada Sethu
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Andor
Cinta Kaz
2022
Series
The One Show
Self
2006
Series
Doctor Who
Mundy Flynn
2024
Series
Doctor Who
Belinda Chandra
2024
Film
Jurassic World Dominion
Shira
2022
Series
Strike Back
LCpl. Manisha Chetri / Chetri
2010
Series
Hanna
CIA Analyst McArthur
2019
Film
Now You See Me 2
Tressler Assitant
2016
Series
The Other Bennet Sister
Ann Baxter
2026
Series
Annika
DC Harper Weston
2021
Film
I Came By
Naserine 'Naz' Raheem
2022
Series
Hard Sun
DS Mishal Ali
2018
Series
Mrs Sidhu Investigates
Rani Toor
2023
Series
Doctor Who: Unleashed
Self - Belinda Chandra
2024
Film
Bad News
Mindi
2020
Film
Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look
Cinta Kaz (archive footage) (uncredited)
2022
Film
100 Nights of Hero
Esa
2025
Series
VE Day 80
Self
2025
Film
Jilted
Jo
2021
Film
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Peaseblossom
2016
Film
Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War
Belinda Chandra
2025
Film
Sket
Kiran
2011
Special Delivery
Parminder
2018
Pramadavanam