Arya (actress)

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.

Arya Satheesh Babu
Born
Other namesArya Babu, Arya Rohit, Arya
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • TV host
  • model
  • entrepreneur
Years active2006–present
Spouse
Rohit Suseelan
(m. 2008; sep. 2018)

Early life and background

Arya hails from Trivandrum, Kerala, India.[1] She did her schooling at the Holy Angel's Convent Trivandrum. She is a dancer trained in western, cinematic, and semi-classical styles.[2]

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.[2]

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.[2] 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.[1]

Later, she began hosting a cookery show on television and also acted in a number of Malayalam films.[3] 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.[4]From 2019-2022, She hosted first, second and fourth seasons of popular the musical game show Start Music Aaradhyam Paadum on Asianet. She is currently hosting its fifth season.

Personal life

She married IT engineer Rohit Susheelan and they have a daughter named Roya. Rohit is the brother of television actress Archana Suseelan.[1] In 2018, she opened a boutique named Aroya in Vazhuthacaud.[3] In January 2019, Arya revealed that she is living with her daughter separately from her husband.[5]

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

List of Arya film credits
Year Title Role Notes
2010FiddleAlbum actressSpecial appearance
2015Lailaa O LailaaDeccan Exports receptionist
Oru Second Class YathraYoung lady in the train
KunjiramayanamMallika
2016Pa VaSister Emily
PrethamShaliniCameo appearance
Thoppil JoppanJoppan's fiancée (Nurse)Cameo
2017AlamaraSuvin's proposed ladyCameo
Honey Bee 2: CelebrationsSara Pereira
Adventures of OmanakuttanSumathiCameo
Honeybee 2.5Sara Pereira / HerselfCameo
Punyalan Private LimitedGolda
2018Sukhamano DaveedeDona
2019GanagandharvanSanitha
Ulta
2020UriyadiShiny Matthew
2022MeppadiyanAannie
InSreeba
Two MenJaseena
202390:00 MinutesAncy[6]
Enthada SajiMini[7]

Television

YearShowNetworkRoleNotes
2006ManDD MalayalamHerself
2007OfficerAmrita TVUncreditedDebut
2007Ente ManasaputhriAsianetKareena
2008RainbowKairali TVHost
2009–2011MaharaniStar VijaySujaTamil TV series
2009Kunjiyammakku Anchu MakkalaneAmrita TVAruna
2010Swapnakoodu Season 2ACVHost
2010Hit BazarAsianetHost
2012ChandralekhaVarsha
Achante MakkalSurya TVSherin
NakshathradeepangalKairali TVHerself as Participant
2012–2013NilapakshiAkhila
2013Pathinu PathuSurya TVPooja
Pennu Pidicha PulivalAsianetTelefilm
2013–2016SthreedhanamPooja Prasad
2013ArdramMalavika
Munch StarsHerself as ContestantReality TV show
2013–2018Badai BungalowAryaComedy talk show
2014MohakkadalSurya TVAnanthu's wife
SarayuVasudha
2014–2015IshtamPooja Karthik
2015Kenal Sasiude OnamAsianetTelefilm
2016Kana KanmaniAsianetSarayu Manu
Action Zero ShijuKairali TVKanchana Dineshan
Sell Me the AnswerAsianetHerself as Participant
2017Chill BowlAsianetHostCookery show
Taste TimeHostCookery show
Tamaar PataarFlowers TVCameoTitle song presence
Yuva AwardsAsianetHostAward night
2017–2018Melam Marakkatha SwadhFlowers TVHostReality TV show
2018Kitex Flowers Music AwardsHostAward night
Vanitha Film AwardsMazhavil ManoramaHostAward night
NakshtrathilakkamHostChat show
AmmamazhavilluHostStage show
Lalitham 50PerformerSpecial show
Annies kitchenAmrita TVGuestChat show
Day With a StarKaumudy TVGuestInterview
JB JunctionKairali TVGuestInterview
BharyaAsianetKadambari KrishnaprasadPhoto presence
2018–2019Thakarppan Comedy Mimicry MahamelaMazhavil ManoramaHostComedy Show
Thamasha BazaarZee KeralamRejani / JeniferComedy talk show
2019Little Star-JuryEvent
2019–2020Badai Bungalow (season 2)AsianetAryaComedy talk show
Start Music Aaradhyam PaadumHostReality TV show
2020Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2)Herself as contestantReality TV series
2020 – 2021Priyappetta NaattukkareAmrita TVHost
Comedy Stars Season 2AsianetJudge
Start Music Season 2Host
2020Christmas ThaaramelamHost
2020-2021Sruthi Star SingerVarious rolesSpecial appearance in Skit
2021Boom Rang VillageYouTubeJefryWeb series
Boeing BoeingAngel RodriguezWeb Series
Vishu DhamakaAsianetHost
Onam MamankamHost
Aram+Aram=KinnaramSurya TVCo-Host
TharapakittuKaumudy TVGuest
Welcome 2021Kairali TVHerself
ValkkanadiAsianetHost
2022Velivillakunnu 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
2023Flowers Oru KodiFlowersParticipant
Funs Upon a TimeAmrita TVMentor
Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 5)AsianetCo-hostFor Birthday special episode of Mohanlal
2023- presentStart Music Aaradhyam Padum Season 5 AsianetHost
2023AbhishagYouTubeDurgaShort film

References

  1. Pillai, Radhika C. (25 February 2014). "Interview with Arya Rohit". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 July 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  2. M., Athira (28 August 2014). "Chasing her dream with determination". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  3. M., Athira (15 February 2018). "Arya, the haute entrepreneur". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  4. "Bigg Boss Malayalam 2: Arya opens up about her life and father". The Times of India. 10 January 2020. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  5. "Arya opens up on separation from husband". Malayala Manorama. 6 January 2019. Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  6. "90:00 Minutes Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  7. "'Enthada Saji': Kunchacko Boban starrer has a 'Bruce Almighty' touch; watch sneak peek". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
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