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.
Cinta Kaz
LCpl. Manisha Chetri / Chetri
Mundy Flynn
Belinda Chandra
Shira
Tressler Assitant
Self - Belinda Chandra
DC Harper Weston
DS Mishal Ali
Rani Toor
Naserine 'Naz' Raheem
Cinta Kaz (archive footage) (uncredited)
Belinda Chandra
Kiran
Peaseblossom
Parminder
Self
Herself