Arya was born on December 11, 1980 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Arya is married to actress Sayyeshaa since March 2019.

Arya, born Jamshad Cethirakath, is an Indian film actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He made his acting debut in 2003 with the critically acclaimed film Arinthum Ariyamalum and has since starred in numerous successful films like Pattiyal, Naan Kadavul, Madrasapattinam, Raja Rani, and Ghajinikanth. Arya is known for his versatility and has portrayed a wide range of characters throughout his career. He has won several awards, including the ITFA Best Actor Award and the Vijay Award for Best Villain. Arya is also a producer and has co-produced films like Eeram and Kallanai. With his charming personality and impressive acting skills, Arya has established himself as one of the most popular actors in the Tamil film industry.