We know her best in these parts as the heroic Cinta Kaz from Andor, determined rebel, lover of Vel and one of many sparks who’s sacrifice fuelled the flames of rebellion, but in the real world actress Varada Sethu found that even after success in the GFFA, Doctor Who and beyond wasn’t enough to make her feel like she belongs.

Would you risk everything to be truly seen?
In this deeply personal conversation, Alberto speaks with Varada Sethu, leading actress and star of Andor and Hard Sun, about the emotional cost of chasing success in an industry that often overlooks people like her.

Born in India and raised in Newcastle, Varada opens up about growing up between cultures, never feeling like she belonged, and the struggles that nearly pushed her to walk away from acting.

From rejection and typecasting to finding her voice and rebuilding confidence, this episode explores what it truly means to stay true to yourself when the world tells you otherwise.