Rachel David

Summary

Rachel David, also known by names such as Zaya David, Zaya Rachel David and Zoya Rachel David, is an Indian actress who works primarily in the Malayalam and Kannada film industries. Born on January 4, 1996, in Bengaluru, she grew up in the city and completed her schooling at Bishop Cotton Girls’ School. She later studied at Christ College and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) from St. Joseph’s College of Commerce.

Rachel began her film career in 2019 with the Malayalam film Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu, where she played Zaya opposite Pranav Mohanlal. The same year, she appeared in Oronnonnara Pranayakadha as Amina, establishing herself as a young actress in Malayalam cinema. She later appeared in the Malayalam film Kaaval as Rachel Antony, continuing to take on varied roles in the industry.

Rachel made her Kannada film debut with Love Mocktail 2 (2022), directed by Darling Krishna, in which she played Sihi. The film helped introduce her to Kannada audiences and became an important milestone in her career. She subsequently appeared in Kannada projects including Chef Chidambara, Bhuvanam Gaganam, Unlock Raghava and Love Mocktail 3, expanding her association with the Kannada film industry.

With experience across Malayalam and Kannada cinema, Rachel has developed a career that spans romantic dramas, thrillers and contemporary commercial films. Her ability to work in multiple South Indian film industries has allowed her to build a diverse filmography, while her Bengaluru background and familiarity with Kannada have further strengthened her connection with the Kannada audience.

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