Rik Makarem has quit 'Emmerdale' - again. The 34-year-old actor - who plays handsome businessman Nikhil Sharma in the soap - has decided to turn his back on the long-running show once again, following his return just four months ago, in order to pursue his music career. Speaking on 'This Morning' today (19.02.16), he said: ''Part of my decision for not staying with the show on a permanent basis was because I decided that 2016 really has to be the year where I get the music and songs that I am writing in front of the correct Artists and Repertoire...
- 2/19/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Rik Makarem has quit 'Emmerdale' - again. The 34-year-old actor - who plays handsome businessman Nikhil Sharma in the soap - has decided to turn his back on the long-running show once again, following his return just four months ago, in order to pursue his music career. Speaking on 'This Morning' today (19.02.16), he said: ''Part of my decision for not staying with the show on a permanent basis was because I decided that 2016 really has to be the year where I get the music and songs that I am writing in front of the correct Artists and Repertoire...
- 2/18/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale's Declan Macey lashes out at Nikhil Sharma this evening (November 28) as they clash over Katie's dire situation. Tonight's episode sees Declan (Jason Merrells) lose hope that Katie will be found alive when the rescue team announce that they are scaling down their search for her down the mine. Distraught that he may have lost his wife, Declan drowns his sorrows back at Home Farm and cuts himself off from (more)...
- 11/28/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Rik Makarem has revealed that the soap's cast added unscripted lines to last night's (October 17) live episode. The show's team have been praised for pulling off a successful hour-long broadcast yesterday evening, which featured two births and the death of long-standing character Carl King.
> 'Emmerdale's 40th anniversary - full coverage Makarem, who plays Nikhil Sharma, told ITV2's Emmerdale Live: The Fallout that there was a small element of improvisation to the final performance. Gennie branding Nikhil "a pig" was among the moments which were not included in the official script. Makarem commented: "Throughout the show there were little differences - little things that people were bringing that weren't there before. It added an extra spice to it. You weren't quite sure if it was going to (more)...
> 'Emmerdale's 40th anniversary - full coverage Makarem, who plays Nikhil Sharma, told ITV2's Emmerdale Live: The Fallout that there was a small element of improvisation to the final performance. Gennie branding Nikhil "a pig" was among the moments which were not included in the official script. Makarem commented: "Throughout the show there were little differences - little things that people were bringing that weren't there before. It added an extra spice to it. You weren't quite sure if it was going to (more)...
- 10/18/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Rik Makarem has praised Emmerdale for its devotion to simple storytelling. The Nikhil Sharma actor also believes that the rural soap, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week, has refreshed itself in recent years. When asked by Stv to explain its success, the star reflected: "I would say that it's much more modern, and much more up-to-date with many different age groups. "That's the good thing about the show, it has the right balance between the serious storylines and the fun storylines. "I think it connects with a lot of people, and the good thing about our show is that (more)...
- 10/15/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale stars Sian Reese-Williams and Rik Makarem have revealed that there are some "beautiful moments" in store for their characters Gennie Walker and Nikhil Sharma once their baby arrives. Gennie will give birth in the soap's 40th anniversary live episode next month, but the aftermath scenes with the new arrival have already been filmed - providing a new challenge for the pair on set. Reese-Williams commented: "Because we work ahead, we already have a baby. We've been working with a couple of babies, who are both great. "I don't really have much experience of babies, so the first time I held one was in a scene! I was literally handed the baby in a take, but I think I did okay." Makarem continued: "Because we're so used to each other as actors, we're usually quite relaxed on set. But having a baby on set (more)...
- 9/28/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Sian Reese-Williams has confirmed that Gennie Walker will give birth during next month's live episode. Reese-Williams revealed that her character, who is engaged to factory partner Nikhil Sharma (Rik Makarem), will go into labour on the Dales. "I'm not allowed to say too much about how dramatic it is, but it's outside. And it all happens very quickly," she told the Daily Star newspaper. The actress also joked: "Apparently you sound like a cow when you're doing it, so I'm just going to moo a bit and it will be fine." However, the star also admitted that she is "nervous" about filming the scenes, adding: "I've been watching a lot of One Born Every Minute for tips." Speaking more generally about Gennie's pregnancy storyline, (more)...
- 9/20/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Rik Makarem has expressed his excitement over the soap's upcoming live episode. The ITV1 drama goes live for a one-off special next month as part of the programme's 40th anniversary celebrations. Makarem's character Nikhil Sharma is among those taking centre stage in the big birthday week, as the businessman's partner Gennie Walker (Sian Reese-Williams) will go into labour. Appearing on Daybreak today (September 19), Makarem explained that he is hoping to enjoy the experience of the challenging live broadcast.
Pictured: Rik Makarem on Daybreak He said: "[I'm] very excited. I think all the cast generally are quite pumped up about it. I think we're all privileged and quite honoured (more)...
Pictured: Rik Makarem on Daybreak He said: "[I'm] very excited. I think all the cast generally are quite pumped up about it. I think we're all privileged and quite honoured (more)...
- 9/19/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Nikhil Sharma orders his sister Priya to stay away from David Metcalfe in tonight's (August 28) episode of the soap. Nikhil (Rik Makarem) isn't best pleased after discovering that the pair have begun seeing each other, so he reminds his sibling of a disastrous affair that she previously had with a rich married man. It's clear that Nikhil is concerned for best mate David given (more)...
- 8/28/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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