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11 items from 2012
'EastEnders' Jasmyn Banks: 'Alice should date Tamwar'
17 December 2012 7:36 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
EastEnders star Jasmyn Banks has revealed that she wants her character Alice Branning to have a romance with Tamwar Masood. Alice has been single since her short-lived relationship with Anthony Moon (Matt Lapinskas) resulted in his departure from Walford at the end of August. Asked who Alice should date next, Banks told Take It Easy: "I know exactly who, Tamwar. Alice and Tamwar all the way! I keep talking about this because I want it to happen. They'd be really good together and sweet. "I get on with Himesh Patel, who plays him, really well. He's great." Banks also expressed excitement over this (more) »
- By Daniel Kilkelly
Indian origin star Shivani Ghai lands role in UK show
10 December 2012 2:49 AM, PST | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
London, Dec 10: Shivani Ghai has joined BBC1 soap 'EastEnders' to play a Muslim girl who has arrived in Walford for her arranged marriage.
Ghai, who will play Ayesha Rana, wore a giant fluffy hat and padded coat as she met up with Phaldut Sharma (Aj Ahmed) and Himesh Patel (Tamwar Masood) in London, the Sun reported.
Ayesha will move in with family friend Zainab Masood, played by Nina Wadia, while she prepares for the wedding.
But things get off to a bumpy start when she arrives on screen later this month.
"Ayesha will be out of her comfort zone in Albert Square. She comes from a more sheltered place," a source. »
- Machan Kumar
Potd: 'EastEnders' Tamwar, Afia relationship in trouble
5 June 2012 4:00 PM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
EastEnders businessman Tamwar Masood realises that his marriage to Afia is at crisis point in tonight's (June 6) hour-long episode of the soap. As tension continues to rise between the couple, Zainab attempts to step in by telling Tamwar (Himesh Patel) that he and Afia should have a baby together, believing that it will cement their relationship following their recent problems. Although neither are really keen on the idea, Tamwar and Afia (Meryl Fernandes) reluctantly agree to follow Zainab's advice. However, Masood soon gives them a reality check (more) »
- By Daniel Kilkelly
'EastEnders' Tamwar actor cried "real tears" in Afia exit scene
29 May 2012 4:51 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
EastEnders star Himesh Patel has confessed that his last scene with his on-screen wife was emotionally challenging. The Tamwar Masood actor admitted that he wishes Meryl Fernandes's character Afia was not being written out of the BBC soap. "Tamwar and Afia were made for each other, and I wanted them to stay together forever," he told Inside Soap. "As a couple, they were unique. Nobody thought Tamwar would ever find anyone, but he and Afia had a real kookiness together." Regarding the future, Patel insisted the "door has been left open", outlining his desire for Afia to return to Albert Square at some point. "The door has been left open, though, so there might be a chance for Afia to come back (more) »
- By Paul Millar
Meryl Fernandes leaving EastEnders
23 May 2012 9:00 AM, PDT | Virgin Media - TV | See recent Virgin Media - TV news »
Meryl Fernandes has filmed her last scenes on 'EastEnders'. The actress - who plays the role of Afia Masood in the BBC One soap - will be seen for the last time on Albert Square next month after ongoing issues with her husband Tamwar (Himesh Patel). A spokesperson confirmed to Digital Spy: ''Meryl Fernandes recently finished filming her final scenes at 'EastEnders', which will be on screen next month.'' The couple have been through a difficult period after a fire at the Bed and Breakfast at Christmas and issues with Tamwar and Yusef Khan. A source close to the show added: »
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22 May 2012 2:00 AM, PDT | Virgin Media - TV | See recent Virgin Media - TV news »
Meryl Fernandes has filmed her last scenes on 'EastEnders'. The actress - who plays the role of Afia Masood in the BBC One soap - will be seen for the last time on Albert Square next month after ongoing issues with her husband Tamwar (Himesh Patel). A spokesperson confirmed to Digital Spy: ''Meryl Fernandes recently finished filming her final scenes at 'EastEnders', which will be on screen next month.'' The couple have been through a difficult period after a fire at the Bed and Breakfast at Christmas and issues with Tamwar and Yusef Khan. A source close to the show added: »
EastEnders' Himesh warns of more Masood misery
9 March 2012 8:00 AM, PST | Virgin Media - TV | See recent Virgin Media - TV news »
'EastEnders' star Himesh Patel has warned there is trouble ahead for the Masood family. The 21-year-old actor revealed there will be more misery for his alter-ego Tamwar Masood, who was left badly injured in a fire started by his wife Afia's (Meryl Fernandes) father at Christmas, as there are still some ''loose ends'' to tie up about the incident. He said: ''There are so many loose ends to tie up, so we're still exploring it. But it does move on.'' Tamwar still has scars on his body from the fire, and he is set to grow concerned when he discovers Afia »
'EastEnders' Masood dramas not over, says Himesh Patel
8 March 2012 9:58 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
EastEnders star Himesh Patel has warned that the Masood clan's troubles are not yet over. The family appear to reach a turning point in tonight's (March 8) episode, agreeing to a fresh start after their experiences with evil Yusef and the destructive B&B fire. However, speaking on This Morning today, Patel - who plays Tamwar - revealed that scenes are still being filmed which explore the aftermath of the Masoods' difficult times. "There's so many loose ends to tie up, so we're still exploring it," he explained. "But it does move on." Tamwar is currently feeling insecure about the scars on his back after being caught up in last year's blaze. His wife Afia (Meryl Fernandes) was seen looking up plastic surgery websites (more) »
- By Daniel Kilkelly
'EastEnders' Anthony gets a chance with Amira - Spoiler Picture
17 January 2012 3:18 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
EastEnders' Anthony Moon is left thrilled as his love life finally starts to look up in forthcoming episodes of the soap. Anthony (Matt Lapinskas) has been interested in Amira (Preeya Kalidas) for some time, and he's delighted next week when she invites him to a family lunch at the Masood household. Zainab (Nina Wadia) has organised the meal to cheer up Tamwar (Himesh Patel), who is still refusing to speak to anyone following his release from hospital. While the Masoods are surprised by Amira's choice of dinner guest, she privately explains to Zainab that she likes the way Anthony brightens up her life by treating her like a princess.
Pictured: Anthony joins the (more) »
- By Daniel Kilkelly
'EastEnders' Tamwar will show his scars, says Himesh Patel
11 January 2012 3:39 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
EastEnders star Himesh Patel has confirmed that viewers will soon see the injuries that his character Tamwar Masood suffered in the Christmas B&B fire. Tamwar suffered burns when he raced into the blaze last month, determined to save his wife Afia (Meryl Fernandes) as he thought she was inside. Since then, Tamwar has been recovering in hospital - and an upcoming episode will see him show the scars that he now has on his back following his ordeal. Patel told TV Times: "He doesn't want to show them to anyone and, when we do eventually see them, it won't be a sight for sore eyes." Discussing his alter ego's (more) »
- By Daniel Kilkelly
'EastEnders' Tamwar, Afia should stay together, says Himesh Patel
10 January 2012 8:45 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
EastEnders star Himesh Patel has revealed that he is eager for Tamwar and Afia to settle their differences in the coming weeks. The couple's marriage has recently hit the rocks as Tamwar is furious with Afia for keeping quiet about how his mother Zainab (Nina Wadia) was set on fire by evil Yusef (Ace Bhatti) several years ago. Tamwar is currently recovering in hospital following the injuries he suffered in the Christmas B&B blaze, but he has refused to see Afia - leaving her devastated. Patel told Inside Soap of the storyline: "They love each other very much. But I think it'll be very difficult and tense as they try to move forward. This problem has surfaced very early in their marriage, so it'll be interesting to see what happens next. Hopefully Tamwar and Afia can come out the other side stronger - but nothing is really guaranteed, (more »
- By Daniel Kilkelly
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