Aarsha Chandini Baiju
Aarsha Chandini Baiju | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 8, 2000 Mannar, Alappuzha, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Pathinettam Padi, Average Ambili, Mukundan Unni Associates, House Mates |
Aarsha Chandini Baiju (born 8 November 2000) is an actress from India who primarily works in the Malayalam film sector. She made her acting debut with Pathinettam Padi in 2019 and took on leading roles in the miniseries Average Ambili (2021) by Karikku Fliq, as well as in the films Mukundan Unni Associates (2022) and House Mates (2025).[1]
Early life
Hailing from Mannar, Alappuzha, Aarsha was born to Baiju Pillai and Chandini N.S., both educators by profession. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English literature from Kristu Jyoti College of Management and Technology and is currently pursuing her master's at St. Aloysius College, Edathua.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name In 2018, she secured a grade A at the Mahatma Gandhi University Youth Festival.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Career
Aarsha's inaugural film appearance was in Pathinettam Padi (2019), directed by Shanker Ramakrishnan.[1]
In 2021, she portrayed the protagonist in the miniseries Average Ambili, produced by Karikku Fliq. Her character was an ordinary student who defied patriarchal expectations. The series became popular on social media due to its distinctive narrative.[2] Arya U.R of The New Indian Express commended her for her emotive performance.[2]
The following year, Aarsha played the lead female role in Abhinav Sundar Nayak’s directorial debut Mukundan Unni Associates, acting alongside Vineeth Sreenivasan and Suraj Venjaramoodu.[3] The film was both a commercial hit and critically acclaimed, with particular recognition for Aarsha’s portrayal that challenged conventional stereotypes.[1][3]
She also featured in Stephy Zaviour’s first film as a director, Madhura Manohara Moham,[4] and shared screen space with Shane Nigam in Qurbaani.[1]
In 2025, Aarsha appeared in the commercially successful movie Thudarum[5] and made her Tamil cinema debut with House Mates, where her performance received favorable reviews.[5]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Films
| † | Indicates films yet to be released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Pathinettam Padi | Devi | Malayalam | Debut film | [1] |
| 2022 | Mukundan Unni Associates | Meenakshi | [1] | ||
| 2023 | Madhura Manohara Moham | Salabha | [4] | ||
| Ramachandra Boss & Co | Jessy Thomas | [6] | |||
| Family | Bride | ||||
| 2025 | Thudarum | Mary | [7] | ||
| House Mates | Anu | Tamil | Tamil debut | [8] | |
| rowspan=2 Template:TBA | Template:Pending film | Malayalam | [1] | ||
| Template:Pending film | Malar | Tamil | [9] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Character | Platform | Remarks | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Average Ambili | Ambili | Karikku fliq | First appearance on web series | [2] |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Vocalist(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Meenakshi | Aswin P S | |
| 2021 | Ever After | Zeba Tommy |
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- Actresses in Malayalam cinema
- Indian film actresses
- Living people
- 2000 births
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- Artists from Kerala
- Actors from Nair Community
- People from Alappuzha district