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