Abhija was born in Vannapuram, a small town near Thodupuzha, Idukki district, Kerala.

She joined St Joseph's College, Moolamattam in the science stream only to realize that art was her passion.

Abhija started her career as an animator in Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore.

[3] A couple of years of professional life made Abhija realize that acting is her calling.

And since then, she has worked with many Indian and international directors like Elias Cohen (Chile), David Berga (Catalonia), Francoise Calvel (France), Alexandra (La Patriotico Interesante, a street theatre production group, Chile) etc.