Andrea Kevichüsa is an Indian model and actress from Nagaland. She is known for her work in the Indian fashion industry and for her debut as the female lead in the Hindi-language feature film Anek (2022), directed by Anubhav Sinha.
| Born | Kohima, Nagaland, India |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Community | Naga (Angami) |
| Occupation | Model, actress |
| Notable work | Anek (2022) |
Background
Kevichüsa belongs to the Angami Naga community and grew up in Nagaland in northeastern India. She entered the modelling industry in her teens and went on to work with Indian and international fashion designers, walking for ramp shows and appearing in editorial campaigns for fashion magazines.
Career
Modelling
Kevichüsa has been part of the wave of models from Northeast India who gained visibility in mainstream Indian fashion in the 2010s. She has walked for designers at Indian fashion weeks and featured in print and digital campaigns for fashion and lifestyle brands.
Acting
She made her acting debut in Anek (2022), produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Anubhav Sinha's Benaras Mediaworks. Set against the backdrop of insurgency and identity politics in Northeast India, the film stars Ayushmann Khurrana, with Kevichüsa playing Aido, a young boxer from the region. The role drew attention to the underrepresentation of actors from the Northeast in Hindi cinema.
Significance
Kevichüsa is among a small group of performers from Nagaland to take on a leading role in a major Hindi-language theatrical release. Her career is often cited in discussions of representation of Northeast Indian communities in national-level fashion and cinema.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata entry: Q111890121