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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Charithra Chandran stole the Wimbledon spotlight from Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro, here's why everyone is talking about her
Everyone expected Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro's kiss to break the internet at Wimbledon, but guess who casually hijacked the moment? British-Indian actress Charithra Chandran, with zero PR stunts and a whole lot of style, became the real head-turner of the day. When everyone looked left, Charithra made us look right Dressed in crisp Wimbledon whites, Charithra gave minimalist luxury a whole new meaning. She paired a clean white shirt with a racing green cashmere sweater (hello, Ralph Lauren goals), soft lambskin shorts and sleek Nappa leather pumps. And that hair? Major Edwina Sharma throwback. Charithra captioned her look with a nod to her Bridgerton alter ego, saying it was "Edwina-inspired hair for Wimbledon," and fans went wild. we as a society do not talk enough about how charithra chandran is one of the most beautiful people to exist Charithra Chandran serving face at Wimbledon charithra chandran is so beautiful i didn't even notice andrew garfield From Oxford brainiac to Bridgerton baby Born in Oxford to Tamil doctor parents, Charithra had the perfect script for an academic life. She juggled elite boarding schools, county-level sports, and bilingual brilliance in English and Tamil. Her childhood was basically a montage of straight As and stage lights. Even her parents were baffled when she chose drama over data. Charithra crushed it at Oxford with a First in PPE, and was all set to join a swanky consultancy firm. But in classic main character energy, she had a "what if" moment and yeeted corporate life. She started emailing agents precisely at 9:05 AM on Mondays, because queen plans her hustle, and boom, landed roles in Alex Rider and then Bridgerton. Edwina Sharma: The role that made us swoon In Bridgerton Season 2, she played the demure yet fiercely loyal Edwina Sharma and had us all in our feels. Her portrayal was so soft, sweet, and emotionally deep, it turned the world into one giant Team Edwina club. Since Bridgerton, she has been stacking up wild and wonderful projects. From voicing a Jedi in Star Wars: Visions to starring in Dune: Prophecy, Charithra is everywhere. Next up? A Bollywood-style Christmas musical with Eva Longoria, Hugh Bonneville and Boy George. Yes, really. Charithra is not just an actress. She is a moment. And we are currently obsessed.
News18
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Who Is Charithra Chandran? The British-Indian Actor Stealing Spotlight At Wimbledon
Everything you need to know about Charithra Chandran, who stole the spotlight from Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro at Wimbledon. Charithra Chandran, an Oxford graduate turned Netflix star, captivated the audience with her Bridgerton-style look for Wimbledon on Tuesday. The British-Indian actress left her fans reminiscing about her young character, Edwina Sharma, in Bridgerton season 2, courtesy of her Ralph Lauren dress and hairstyle. So much so that social media users claim that the diva has even stolen the spotlight from Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro at the tournament. Charithra Chandran may have been spotted behind Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro at Wimbledon, but even the latter duo's viral PDA moment couldn't stop the Bridgerton star from redefining her elegance. Dressed in a crisp white shirt with a racing green cashmere sweater, a pair of luxe lambskin shorts and pristine Nappa pumps, the British-Indian actress captioned her post on TikTok, 'Edwina inspired hair for Wimbledon today with Ralph Lauren." She even shared the pictures on her Instagram handle, writing, 'Repping @wimbledon green with @ralphlauren Wouldn't be summer without it," which left fans reeling for her poise and charm. A few others even tweeted how the 28-year-old actor outshined the other stars around her. Chandran, who attended the tournament as a Ralph Lauren ambassador, sat behind Hollywood actors Monica Barbaro and Andrew Garfield. Next to her were Julia Manstead and Poppy Delevingne on both sides. One user said, 'Charithra Chandran serving face at Wimbledon." Charithra Chandran serving face at Wimbledon — charithra files (@charithrafiles) July 6, 2025 Another mentioned, 'Charithra Chandran is so beautiful, I didn't even notice Andrew Garfield." Who is Charithra Chandran? Charithra Chandran was born to two Indian Tamil medical professionals in Perth, Scotland. Her parents separated when she was two, and she left for Tamil Nadu with her father, where she stayed with her grandparents. She returned to the UK at four and went to a school in Liverpool. Following this, she boarded at Moreton Hall Preparatory School in Suffolk from the sixth to the eleventh standard before settling down with her mother in Oxford whilst her father lived in Wales. At that time, she was extremely busy with her extracurricular activities, such as playing county-level hockey and netball, and performing in school plays. Charithra Chandran's passion for acting After completing her schooling at Oxford High School, Charithra pursued her undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from New College, Oxford. She was part of several productions during university and also joined the National Youth Theatre. Following her graduation in 2019, Chandran even worked part-time for the New Policy Institute, but destiny had other plans. Soon after the pandemic hit the world, and she found her parents getting extremely engulfed in the health crisis. This is when she began strategically emailing agents for Monday mornings, and finally, after two months, she was roped into a role in Amazon's Alex Rider. Before the filming was even wrapped, the actress was cast as Edwina Sharma in Bridgerton Season 2, alongside Simone Ashley, who played her older sister Kathani, and this gave her significant stardom. Following this, she has been part of diverse roles, cementing her versatile status in the industry. Last, she was seen in One Piece, a fantasy adventure television series, as Miss Wednesday, an agent of the mysterious Baroque Works organisation. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet Charithra Chandran: The British-Indian actor who stole the spotlight from Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro at Wimbledon
It wasn't the viral kiss between Hollywood stars and that grabbed all the attention at Centre Court this Wimbledon Sunday. Instead, someone quietly stunning on the sidelines stole the show, British-Indian actor , who charmed everyone with her style and grace. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The quiet star who turned heads at Wimbledon Among all the flashing cameras, Chandran stood calm and elegant in her Wimbledon whites, with lovely curls that reminded fans of her 'Bridgerton' character Edwina Sharma. The photographers may have missed her at first, but fashion lovers and people on social media were quick to spot her. Charithra, who is 28, wore a crisp white button-down shirt with a racing green cashmere sweater over it, buttery lambskin shorts and smart Nappa leather pumps. Her look was stylish without trying too hard — full of quiet confidence. She posted her look and wrote,'Edwina inspired hair for Wimbledon today with Ralph Lauren.' That one line was enough to get lots of love online, proving once again that Charithra isn't just an actor, she's fast becoming a real style icon. The Oxford brain with a 'Bridgerton' heart Charithra was born to Tamil doctor parents from India and grew up in Oxford. From a young age, she balanced two very different worlds the push for academic success and her own love for performing. As the only child of two busy doctors from , Charithra spent much of her early life at boarding schools while her parents worked in hospitals. She went to prep school at six and filled her days with county-level hockey and netball, along with many school plays. She also grew up speaking both English and Tamil at home. Looking back, she told the BBC, 'Since I was born, I've always been a performer, whether it's little dances, singalongs, plays, and they loved it. So I'm like: what did you guys expect?' Even so, her parents were a bit unsure at first about her acting dreams. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now From Oxford books to 'Bridgerton' fame Charithra didn't let her love for acting stop her from doing well in school. She studied at a top private girls' school and then went to Oxford University, where she earned a first-class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). After finishing university, she was meant to join an international consultancy firm. But deep down, something didn't feel right. 'I had this niggling feeling,' she shared. 'I became introspective about what I wanted to achieve and what I would regret. I was like, 'I have to give acting a go.'' The pandemic made her rethink life even more. Watching her parents go to hospitals every day during the health crisis pushed her to take a chance. She started emailing agents, carefully choosing Monday mornings at 9:05 AM so they'd see her messages first. It worked. In just two months, she landed a part in 'Alex Rider'. Even before filming finished, she had already bagged the role that would make her famous around the world — Edwina Sharma in 'Bridgerton' Season 2. Winning hearts as Edwina Sharma In 'Bridgerton' season 2, Charithra played Edwina Sharma, the gentle younger sister caught up in love and family drama in London's high society of the 1800s. Fans loved how sweet and real she made the character. It didn't take long for people to start wondering what she'd do next. Taking on new worlds Since her big break in 'Bridgerton', Charithra has been busy with all sorts of exciting work. She voiced a character in 'Star Wars: Visions' and appeared in 'Dune: Prophecy'.Next, she'll be in something very different, a Bollywood-inspired musical film called 'Christmas Karma'. It's a new take on 'A Christmas Carol'. The film also stars Eva Longoria, Billy Porter, Hugh Bonneville and Boy George
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
She went to Oxford, starred in Bridgerton, and just stole the spotlight at Wimbledon: Who is British-Indian actor Charithra Chandran?
The Oxford Brain with a Bridgerton Heart — charithrafiles (@charithrafiles) Reclaiming Representation — charithrafiles (@charithrafiles) It wasn't the viral kiss between Hollywood actors Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro that caught everyone's attention at Centre Court this Wimbledon Sunday. Behind the PDA, in a quiet but unmistakably commanding presence, stood Charithra Chandran — effortlessly elegant in Wimbledon whites and Edwina Sharma-inspired curls. While the paparazzi flashes may have missed her at first glance, fans on social media and fashion critics knew exactly who to look in a crisp white button-down layered with a racing green cashmere sweater, buttery lambskin shorts, and sleek Nappa leather pumps, the 28-year-old British-Indian actor turned heads — not with theatrics, but with thoughtful style and quiet confidence. Sharing her look on TikTok, she captioned the moment: 'Edwina inspired hair for Wimbledon today with Ralph Lauren.' That caption alone was enough to stir a flurry of admiration online — cementing what many have already come to believe: Charithra Chandran is not just an actor; she's becoming a cultural icon Born to Tamil doctor parents and raised in Oxford, Charithra Chandran grew up straddling two worlds — the rigor of academic excellence and the emotional pull of performance. 'Since I was born, I've always been a performer,' she told the BBC. From staging childhood singalongs in boarding school to scoring a first-class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) from Oxford, her story defies binaries. She is as comfortable quoting political theory as she is dancing to Bollywood beats — a rare balance in today's celebrity her natural inclination toward the arts, Chandran was poised for a corporate life, set to join a prestigious consultancy firm after graduation. But something felt incomplete. 'I had this niggling feeling,' she confessed. 'I became introspective about what I wanted to achieve and what I would regret.' That moment of clarity changed pandemic gave her the final push. Watching her parents — both doctors — leave for work daily during COVID's peak, she was reminded of the fragility of time and the urgency of dreams. She began emailing agents every Monday morning at 9:05 AM, a routine born out of both strategy and desperation. Within two months, she had booked her first role in Amazon's Alex Rider. Before she could even wrap filming, she was cast as Edwina Sharma in Bridgerton Season Bridgerton, Chandran played Edwina Sharma — a refined, emotionally complex Indian debutante navigating love, identity, and societal pressure in Regency-era England. But her portrayal did more than just add diversity to the period drama. It gave South Asian viewers across the globe a character who wasn't a caricature, but a woman of depth, vulnerability, and success, however, didn't come with wide-eyed naivety. Chandran has been vocal about the challenges of being a woman of color in an industry still waking up to the nuances of representation. Her choices post-Bridgerton reflect her refusal to be boxed in. She lent her voice to Star Wars: Visions on Disney+, joined the cast of Dune: Prophecy on HBO Max, and will soon lead Christmas Karma — a Bollywood-inspired reimagining of A Christmas Carol, alongside a star-studded cast including Eva Longoria, Billy Porter, Hugh Bonneville, and Boy the outside world, Chandran's journey may seem meteoric — a straight line from Oxford to Netflix to red carpets. But she's quick to dismantle that myth. 'I don't think that at all. I think the complete opposite,' she said in a recent interview, reflecting on the uncertainty and inner battles that punctuated her she's in costume as Edwina Sharma or courtside in Ralph Lauren, Charithra Chandran is scripting a new narrative for the modern leading lady — one that's deeply rooted in culture, courage, and self-belief.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is Charithra Chandran, Wimbledon's new IT girl? From Oxford grad to Bridgerton breakout, here's everything to know
Charithra Chandran may have been spotted behind Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro's viral PDA at Centre Court during Sunday's controversial Wimbledon match between Sonay Kartal and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, but it's her own Bridgerton-inspired hairstyle that has fans asking who she is! Dressed in Wimbledon whites with a modern prep twist: white button-down, racing green cashmere sweater, luxe lambskin shorts and pristine Nappa pumps — the British-Indian actor gave fans a peek into her look on TikTok with the caption, 'Edwina inspired hair for Wimbledon today with Ralph Lauren.' Charithra Chandran Ralph Lauren assembled its own celebrity squad on Day 7 at Wimbledon. A regular on best-dressed lists, Chandran is most popularly known for her role as the poised, young Edwina Sharma in Bridgerton S2 alongside Simone Ashley, who played her older sister Kathani. The 28-year-old actor attended the tournament as a Ralph Lauren ambassador, seated next to Julia Manstead, Poppy Delevingne, and behind Hollywood actors Monica Barbaro and Andrew Garfield. Her elevated but playful look, coupled with an elegant nod to her Bridgerton character, only solidified what fans have been saying for a while — Chandran might just be 2025's Instagram IT girl. Julia Manstead, Charithra Chandran, and Poppy Delevingne enjoying the match. From Oxford to Netflix: Who is Charithra Chandran? Chandran is the only child of two doctors from Tamil Nadu, India, raised between bustling hospitals and strict boarding schools. Sent to prep school at six due to her parents' demanding medical careers, Chandran's upbringing in Oxford was filled with extracurriculars — she played county-level hockey and netball, performed in school plays, and grew up fluent in both English and Tamil. 'Since I was born, I've always been a performer, whether it's little dances, singalongs, plays, and they loved it. So I'm like: what did you guys expect?' she told the BBC, reflecting on her journey into acting, a path her parents were initially wary of. Despite being a natural performer, Chandran also proved herself in academia. She attended a high-achieving private girls' school before going on to earn a first-class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) from Oxford. Though she was slated to join an international consultancy firm after graduating, something didn't sit right. 'I had this niggling feeling,' she said. 'I became introspective about what I wanted to achieve and what I would regret. I was like, 'I have to give acting a go.'' The pandemic sealed the deal. Watching her parents report to hospitals daily during the health crisis, Chandran began emailing agents — strategically timed for Monday mornings at 9:05 AM. Her persistence paid off. Within two months, she landed a role in Amazon's Alex Rider. Before filming even wrapped, she was cast as Edwina Sharma in Bridgerton Season 2, where she played the younger Sharma sister navigating love and family in the competitive court of 19th-century British high society. What's next? After Bridgerton S2, Chandran continued to build a diverse portfolio. She voiced a character in Star Wars: Visions on Disney+ and recently starred in Dune: Prophecy on HBO Max. But she isn't stopping there. Her upcoming project, Christmas Karma, is a Bollywood-inspired musical reimagining of A Christmas Carol (2009). Slated for release this holiday season, the film boasts a starry ensemble including Eva Longoria, Billy Porter, Hugh Bonneville, and Boy George. So while the world may see Chandran's rise as a whirlwind success — going from her first acting job in 2020 to global recognition — she's the first to disagree. 'I don't think that at all. I think the complete opposite,' she says, reminding us that behind every breakout star are years of quiet persistence and self-doubt.
