Top header Banner
Top header Banner
Middle top Banner

Navin Chowdhry cast as Nish Panesar in ‘EastEnders’

Navin Chowdhry has been confirmed to play Nish Panesar in ‘EastEnders’.

Chowdhry will play the father of Kheerat, Vinny and Ash. He will also reunite with his on-screen estranged wife Suki (Balvinder Sopal). He has regularly been spoken about in recent episodes but this will be the first on-screen appearance for Nish.

Exec producer Chris Clenshaw said, “The spectre of Nish Panesar is finally here, and it’s been a pleasure welcoming Navin to the cast, and take to the role so effortlessly; he brings something to the character that none of us could’ve predicted.

“His dynamic on and off-screen, and we’re excited to see where his character develops as the story grows.”

Chowdhry expressed his happiness at joining the show. He said, “It’s been great – everyone has been lovely. My role at the moment has been focused around the Panesar family, but everyone has been extremely welcoming.

“I’ve never worked on a show like EastEnders, so it’s been a new experience for me; but I loved the storylines and I’ve got a keen interest in this family because there’s so much happening at all times!

“Nish is an interesting character – slightly unconventional, and with that brings drama, and mayhem. I think there’s a good man under there but turmoil follows these guys [the Panesar’s] around so I’m excited to join in and set off a few more explosions and fireworks.”

Chowdhry will be seen on-screen later this autumn.