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    Exclamation Auntie Mariam (Indira Joshi) and Uncle Arshad (Madhav Sharma)

    EastEnders has unveiled new members of Masood Ahmed's extended family ahead of his return to Albert Square in the New Year.

    It was announced last month that Nitin Ganatra had been invited back to the BBC One soap just a year after his departure from EastEnders, only he'd be returning without Zainab, Syed, Tamwar, Shabnam or Kamil.


    Indira Joshi, Madhav Sharma and Nitin Ganatra in EastEnders
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    Instead, interim EastEnders producer John Yorke will be introducing viewers to two other Ahmed relatives, as Indira Joshi and Madhav Sharma bring Auntie Mariam and Uncle Arshad to life.

    Mariam and Arshad decide to move to Albert Square from their long-time residence in London when Masood convinces them that renting his house at Number 41 will give them more space for their fostering.

    Although it quickly becomes clear that no-nonsense Mariam and the mischievous Arshad are not prepared for all of the fireworks in Walford, they also appreciate the sense of community from the other residents. Still, we'd expect drama when the Ahmeds arrive.

    Viewers no doubt remember Indira Joshi playing Madhuri in the classic BBC sitcom The Kumars at No. 42, as well as for playing Sunita Alahan's auntie Grishma in Coronation Street in 2010.

    "I'm over the moon to be joining EastEnders and to be part of the Ahmed family," Indira said today. "I'm really looking forward to working with Madhav and Nitin as well as the rest of the cast."


    Indira Joshi and Meera Syal as The Kumars
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    Madhav Sharma also memorably appeared in Corrie as Dev Alahan's short-lived mentor Prem Mandal back in 2008. He guest starred in the '70s Doctor Who serial 'Frontier in Space' as well.

    "It's really great to be joining EastEnders and I'm excited to be part of the Ahmed family," Madhav said. "The first continuing drama I starred in was on the BBC so this is like coming home for me. I'm really looking forward to playing Arshad."

    Producer John Yorke added: "We've always known that Masood came from a big family, and the time has now come to reveal a few more of them, of which Mariam and Arshad are just the first. Nitin has been invaluable to the show since he and the Masoods first rolled up in Albert Square.

    "We're really excited to bring in the next generation of the family, for some incredibly challenging, fun and exciting stories ahead."

    Both Auntie Mariam and Uncle Arshad will be arriving in Albert Square with Masood early next year.


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    So where will Carmel go to live?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tammyy2j View Post
    So where will Carmel go to live?
    Maybe they're moving in with her?

    Her and the lad won't fit into Kush's flat .. so is she leaving.
    So is this a big spoiler really?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tammyy2j View Post
    So where will Carmel go to live?
    Didn’t she only rent it for a year anyway? Probably thinking to renew the contract.
    Last edited by kaz21; 16-11-2017 at 20:15.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rear window View Post
    Maybe they're moving in with her?

    Her and the lad won't fit into Kush's flat .. so is she leaving.
    So is this a big spoiler really?
    they do foster

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    Has the uncle got early on set dementia and alzheimer's?

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    Aww I was hoping it was temporary

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    Quote Originally Posted by kaz21 View Post
    Aww I was hoping it was temporary
    shame me too

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    Quote Originally Posted by Perdita View Post
    That is a shame, they were underused and very good characters with so much potential like the Cokers

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