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 Thiruvananthapuram. She studied at Holy Angel's Convent Thiruvananthapuram. She is a dancer trained in Western, cinematic, and semi-classical styles.
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.
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. 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.
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. From 2019-2023, 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. In 2018, she opened a boutique named Aroya in Vazhuthacaud. In January 2019, Arya revealed that she is living with her daughter separately from her husband. On 20 August 2025, she married RJ Sibin Benjamin.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 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 Honey Bee 2: Celebrations 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 Enthada Saji Mini Queen Elizabeth Sangeeta2025 Identity Latha Dinesh Machante Maalakha Rameshan's wife 2026 Christina Indumathi
Television Year Show Network Role Notes 2006 Man DD Malayalam Herself 2007 Officer Amrita TV Uncredited Debut 2007 Ente Manasaputhri Asianet Kareena 2008 Rainbow Kairali TV Host 2009–2011 Maharani Star Vijay Suja Tamil TV series2009 Kunjiyammakku Anchu Makkalane Amrita TV Aruna 2010 Swapnakoodu Season 2 ACV Host 2010 Hit Bazar Asianet Host 2012 Chandralekha Varsha Achante Makkal Surya TV Sherin Nakshathradeepangal Kairali TV Herself as Participant 2012–2013 Nilapakshi Akhila 2013 Pathinu Pathu Surya TV Pooja Pennu Pidicha Pulival Asianet 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 Surya TV Ananthu's wife Sarayu Vasudha 2014–2015 Ishtam Pooja Karthik 2015 Kenal Sasiude Onam Asianet Telefilm 2016 Kana Kanmani Asianet Sarayu Manu Action Zero Shiju Kairali TV Kanchana Dineshan Sell Me the Answer Asianet Herself as Participant 2017 Chill Bowl Asianet Host Cookery show Taste Time Host Cookery show Tamaar Pataar Flowers TV Cameo Title song presence Yuva Awards Asianet Host Award night 2017–2018 Melam Marakkatha Swadh Flowers TV Host Reality TV show 2018 Kitex Flowers Music Awards Host Award night Vanitha Film Awards Mazhavil Manorama Host Award night Nakshtrathilakkam Host Chat show Ammamazhavillu Host Stage show Lalitham 50 Performer Special showAnnies kitchenAmrita TVGuestChat show Day With a Star Kaumudy TV Guest Interview JB Junction Kairali TV Guest Interview Bharya Asianet Kadambari Krishnaprasad Photo presence 2018–2019 Thakarppan Comedy Mimicry Mahamela Mazhavil Manorama Host Comedy Show Thamasha Bazaar Zee Keralam Rejani / Jenifer Comedy talk show2019 Little Star - Jury Event2019–2020 Badai Bungalow (season 2) Asianet Arya Comedy talk show Start Music Aaradhyam Paadum Host Reality TV show 2020 Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2) Herself as contestant Reality TV series2020 – 2021Priyappetta NaattukkareAmrita TV Host Comedy Stars Season 2Asianet Judge Start Music Season 2Host 2020Christmas ThaaramelamHost2020-2021Sruthi Star SingerVarious rolesSpecial appearance in Skit2021Boom Rang VillageYouTubeJefryWeb series Boeing BoeingAngel Rodriguez Web SeriesVishu DhamakaAsianetHostOnam MamankamHostAram+Aram=KinnaramSurya TVCo-HostTharapakittu Kaumudy TVGuestWelcome 2021Kairali TV HerselfValkkanadiAsianetHost2022Velivillakunnu Police stationYouTubeSI DraupadiWeb seriesSa Re Ga Ma Pa KeralamZee KeralamHerselfBzingaParticipantGame show Jayettan's PooramAmrita TV HostVishu special showBigg Boss (Malayalam season 4)Asianet Co-hostFor Birthday special episode of MohanlalStart Music Aaradhyam Padum Season 4 Asianet Host2023 Flowers Oru KodiFlowers ParticipantFuns Upon a TimeAmrita TV MentorBigg Boss (Malayalam season 5)Asianet Co-hostFor Birthday special episode of MohanlalStart Music Aaradhyam Padum Season 5 Asianet HostAbhishagYouTubeDurgaShort film 2025Fun Baby FunSurya TV2025-presentOru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper ChiriMazhavil ManoramaRecurring Judge / Host2025-2026Bumper Chiri Unlimited ChiriMazhavil ManoramaJudge
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