Arya (actress) explained

Arya Satheesh Babu
Birth Place:Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Other Names:Arya Babu, Arya Rohit, Arya
Years Active:2006–present

Arya Babu, also known by her stage name Arya Badai, is an Indian actress, comedian, model, and television presenter, who appears in Malayalam films and television. She started her career in television and modelling industry. She is best known as a regular comedian in the television comedy Badai Bungalow on Asianet. She has acted on several television series and later turned a television host and also forayed into films. She participated in second season of the Malayalam reality TV series Bigg Boss.

Early life and background

Arya hails from Trivandrum, Kerala, India. She did her schooling at the Holy Angel's Convent Trivandrum. She is a dancer trained in western, cinematic, and semi-classical styles.[1]

Career

Arya made her acting debut while she was studying in plus two (higher secondary) when she got the offer to appear in the television series Officer on Amrita TV. She appeared in two stories and after that she got married. Her sister-in-law Kalpana Susheelan was a model, it persuaded her to search for a career in modelling and began working in commercials for leading clients in the industry, including Chennai Silks and Chemmanur Jewellers. It was followed by her first major role in television, the Tamil soap opera Maharani (2009 – 2011) which was a remake of the Malayalam serial Ente Manasaputhri starring her sister-in-law Archana Suseelan. After that she took a maternity leave for around two years; on return, she acted in serials such as Mohakkadal, Achante Makkal, and Ardram.[1]

The turning point in her career came after contesting in the reality television series Stars on Asianet, which was for serial artists. In one of the episodes she acted on a spoof of the film Njan Gandharvan. Her performance was appreciated by the channel and recommended her name to Diana Sylvester, producer of newly launching comedy show Badai Bungalow (2013 – 2018) who was looking for an actress for Ramesh Pisharody's wife. It was her foray as a comedian and a break in her career. She was a regular in the cast and portrayed a loggerhead named Arya.[1] While doing Badai Bungalow she also did stage show and most notably, the serial Sthreedhanam on Asianet, in which she played Pooja, a bold and outspoken daughter-in-law with a black belt in Karate. The role gave her appreciation.[2]

Later, she began hosting a cookery show on television and also acted in a number of Malayalam films. In 2020, she contested in the second season of the Malayalam reality TV series Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2), hosted by actor Mohanlal on Asianet.[3] From 2019-2022, She hosted first, second, fourth and fifth seasons of popular the musical game show Start Music Aaradhyam Paadum on Asianet.

Personal life

She married IT engineer Rohit Susheelan and they have a daughter named Roya. Rohit is the brother of television actress Archana Suseelan.[2] In 2018, she opened a boutique named Aroya in Vazhuthacaud.[4] In January 2019, Arya revealed that she is living with her daughter separately from her husband.[5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Fiddle Album actress Special appearance
2015 Lailaa O Lailaa Deccan Exports receptionist
Oru Second Class Yathra Young lady in the train
Kunjiramayanam Mallika
2016 Pa Va Sister Emily
Pretham Shalini Cameo appearance
Thoppil Joppan Joppan's fiancée (Nurse) Cameo
2017 Alamara Suvin's proposed lady Cameo
Sara Pereira
Adventures of Omanakuttan Sumathi Cameo
Honeybee 2.5 Sara Pereira / Herself Cameo
Punyalan Private Limited Golda
2018 Sukhamano Daveede Dona
2019 Ganagandharvan Sanitha
Ulta
2020 Uriyadi Shiny Matthew
2022 Meppadiyan Aannie
In Sreeba
Two Men Jaseena
2023 90:00 Minutes Ancy [6]
Enthada Saji Mini [7]
Queen Elizabeth Sangeeta[8]
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Television

Year Show Network Role Notes
2006 Man Herself
2007 Officer Uncredited Debut
2007 Ente Manasaputhri Kareena
2008 Rainbow Host
2009–2011 Maharani Suja Tamil TV series
2009Kunjiyammakku Anchu Makkalane Aruna
2010 Swapnakoodu Season 2 ACV Host
2010 Hit Bazar Host
2012 Chandralekha Varsha
Achante Makkal Sherin
Nakshathradeepangal Herself as Participant
2012–2013 Nilapakshi Akhila
2013 Pathinu Pathu Pooja
Pennu Pidicha Pulival Telefilm
2013–2016 Sthreedhanam Pooja Prasad
2013 Ardram Malavika
Munch Stars Herself as Contestant Reality TV show
2013–2018 Badai Bungalow Arya Comedy talk show
2014 Mohakkadal Ananthu's wife
Sarayu Vasudha
2014–2015 Ishtam Pooja Karthik
2015 Kenal Sasiude Onam Telefilm
2016 Kana Kanmani Sarayu Manu
Action Zero Shiju Kanchana Dineshan
Sell Me the Answer AsianetHerself as Participant
2017 Chill Bowl Host Cookery show
Taste Time Host Cookery show
Tamaar Pataar Cameo Title song presence
Yuva Awards Host Award night
2017–2018 Melam Marakkatha Swadh Host Reality TV show
2018 Kitex Flowers Music Awards Host Award night
Host Award night
Nakshtrathilakkam Host Chat show
Ammamazhavillu Host Stage show
Lalitham 50 Performer Special show
Annies kitchenAmrita TVGuestChat show
Day With a Star Guest Interview
JB Junction Guest Interview
Bharya Kadambari Krishnaprasad Photo presence
2018–2019 Thakarppan Comedy Mimicry Mahamela Host Comedy Show
Thamasha Bazaar Rejani / Jenifer Comedy talk show
2019 Little Star -Jury Event
Rowspan=22019–2020 Badai Bungalow (season 2) Arya Comedy talk show
Start Music Aaradhyam Paadum Host Reality TV show
2020 Herself as contestant Reality TV series
Rowspan=32020 – 2021Priyappetta NaattukkareHost
Comedy Stars Season 2Judge
Start Music Season 2Host
2020Christmas ThaaramelamHost
2020-2021Sruthi Star SingerVarious rolesSpecial appearance in Skit
Rowspan=82021Boom Rang VillageYouTubeJefryWeb series
Boeing BoeingAngel RodriguezWeb Series
Vishu DhamakaAsianetHost
Onam MamankamHost
Aram+Aram=KinnaramSurya TVCo-Host
TharapakittuKaumudy TVGuest
Welcome 2021Herself
ValkkanadiAsianetHost
Rowspan=62022Velivillakunnu Police stationYouTubeSI DraupadiWeb series
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa KeralamZee KeralamHerself
BzingaParticipantGame show
Jayettan's PooramAmrita TVHostVishu special show
Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 4)AsianetCo-hostFor Birthday special episode of Mohanlal
Start Music Aaradhyam Padum Season 4 AsianetHost
2023 Flowers Oru KodiFlowersParticipant
Funs Upon a TimeAmrita TVMentor
Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 5)AsianetCo-hostFor Birthday special episode of Mohanlal
Start Music Aaradhyam Padum Season 5 AsianetHost
AbhishagYouTubeDurgaShort film

Notes and References

  1. News: M. . Athira . Chasing her dream with determination . 5 July 2018 . . 28 August 2014 . 3 December 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161203093038/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/radio-and-tv/actress-arya-is-chasing-her-dreams-with-determination/article6356707.ece . live .
  2. News: Pillai . Radhika C. . Interview with Arya Rohit . . 25 February 2014 . 11 November 2015 . 27 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150727091151/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/Interview-with-Arya-Rohit/articleshow/30980723.cms . live .
  3. News: Bigg Boss Malayalam 2: Arya opens up about her life and father . The Times of India . 10 January 2020 . 7 October 2020 . 25 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210825094402/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/bigg-boss-malayalam-2-arya-opens-up-about-her-life-and-father/articleshow/73189906.cms . live .
  4. News: M. . Athira . Arya, the haute entrepreneur . 5 July 2018 . . 15 February 2018 . 9 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201109033631/https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/fashion/arya-the-haute-entrepreneur/article22761474.ece . live .
  5. News: Arya opens up on separation from husband . 6 January 2019 . . 10 February 2020 . 6 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190106113959/https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/gossip/2019/01/06/arya-opens-up-separation.html . live .
  6. News: 90:00 Minutes Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos . . 17 March 2023 . 17 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230317131204/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-details/9000-minutes/movieshow/94648356.cms . live .
  7. News: 'Enthada Saji': Kunchacko Boban starrer has a 'Bruce Almighty' touch; watch sneak peek . The Times of India . 6 April 2023 . 0971-8257 . 6 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230406054628/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/enthada-saji-kunchacko-boban-starrer-has-a-bruce-almighty-touch-watch-sneak-peek/articleshow/99260268.cms . live .
  8. Web site: Meera Jasmine and Narain's Queen Elizabeth gets a release date . 2023-12-20 . The New Indian Express . en.