Arya is an Indian actor and film producer. He was born on 11 December 1980 in Thrikaripur, Kerala. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He did his schooling from SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Chennai. He earned a BTech degree in Computer Science from Crescent Engineering College, Vandalur, Chennai. 

His father, Umar Cethirakath is a former footballer and a restaurant owner. His mother, Jameela Cethirakath is a homemaker. He has two brothers, Sathya Cethirakath and Razi Cethirakath. 

He is married to Sayyeshaa. They are parents to a daughter. 

Arya’s favourites

His hobbies include travelling and cycling. 

He loves to eat biryani. 

His favourite actors are Kamal Haasan, Jackie Chan, Kajol, Trisha, and Nayanthara. 

His favourite filmmaker is Vishnuvardhan. 

His favourite American television shows are House of Cards and Game of Thrones. 

He often wears the fragrances ‘Creed,’ ‘Diptique,’ Jo Malone,’ and ‘Alive.’

His favourite fashion designers are Rohit Bahl and Tarun Tahiliani. 

His favourite travelling destination is Kerala. 

Interesting facts about Arya

Arya’s real name is Jamshad Cethirakath. 

During his childhood, Arya aspired to become a pilot in the Indian Air Force. 

One of his college friends encouraged Arya to pursue a career in acting. 

Arya’s acting debut

Arya auditioned for a role and made his acting debut with the 2003 film ‘Ullam Ketkuma.’

During his struggling years as an actor, he also worked as a software engineer. 

He was given the nickname ‘Arya’ by the popular Indian actor Jeeva. 

Arya’s business projects

Arya is the owner of a production house called ‘The Show People.’

He also runs a restaurant named ‘Sea Shell’ in Anna Nagar, Chennai. 

Arya’s brother Sathya Cethirakath is also an actor in the South Indian film industry. 

Arya’s love for cycling

Arya participated in an international cycling race ‘Vetterrunden Mottola Cycle Race’ in Sweden on 13 June 2015, and emerged as the winner of the competition. He covered a distance of 300 kilometres in the picturesque rural areas of Sweden. 

Arya’s film projects

Arya’s popular films are Avan Ivan (2011), Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005), Magamuni (2019), Settai (2013), Vettai (2012), Sarvam (2009), Kadamban (2017), Arrambam (2013), Ghajinikanth (2018), Kaappaan (2019), Size Zero (2015), Captain (2022), Enemy (2021), Sarpata Parambarai (2021), Teddy (2021), and Aranmanai 3 (2021).