Haz Devkar (Shiv Palekar)

[Pantherboy]

Shiv Palekar has joined Neighbours in the role of the new manager of Harold's, Haz Devkar:

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Neighbours casts Shiv Palekar as newcomer Haz in show's new season
"Harold's is under new management!"

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Neighbours' revival has signed up Shiv Palekar for a major role.

Announcing the Shantaram star's casting on Instagram today (June 7), the soap's official profile wrote: "Harold's is under new management!

"We're thrilled to announce that Shiv Palekar will be joining us in the new role of Haz Devkar in all new episodes of #Neighbours later this year.

"(Plus, he's had the seal of approval from Harold himself...)".

The addition of Palekar to Neighbours' cast arrives shortly after Digital Spy's exclusive chat with Alan Fletcher, who told us what to expect when the show and his character Dr Karl Kennedy return to screens.

"The new storylines that they've got for these first few weeks of Neighbours are startling," he told us.

"I actually got in contact with our story team by email the other night when I read the latest scripts that I've received, just to congratulate them.

"They're some of the most innovative and exciting scripts I've ever seen in the show on my 28 years.

"The fans have got an enormous amount to look forward to."

Further along, Fletcher also shared his hopes for Australian viewers getting behind the show as much as international viewers, including those in the UK.

"I think it's going to be quite a change. When Australia found out that Neighbours was ending, we had around 1.5 million people watch the last episode," he pointed out.

"Now in Australia, that figure is huge and it was the highest-rated programme of the night.

"I think the interest that has been generated by Neighbours returning will be sufficient to really bring the audience back up in Australia as well."

Neighbours returns in the second half of 2023 with new episodes streaming free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. Network 10 will retain first-run rights in Australia for the new series.

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Neighbours' Holly Hoyland and Haz Devkar grow closer in new pictures
Will they give into temptation?


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Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours has hinted at Holly Hoyland and Haz Devkar's relationship taking a romantic turn.

The pair have been growing closer over the past few weeks after their recent ordeal with Erinsborough's newest villain Eden Shaw.

Earlier this month, Haz brawled with Eden while protecting Holly from her dangerous ex-boyfriend. This incident occurred when they both tried to track down Mackenzie Hargreaves' stolen wedding ring.

The dramatic showdown led to Holly seeing Haz in a new light, as she was clearly smitten with her knight in shining armour.

Next week's episodes see Haz and Holly team up for a second time, finding Eden's hiding place and alerting the police to his whereabouts.

Their intervention comes in the wake of Neighbours' dramatic Flashback Week, which exposes Eden's surprising role in some of the soap's bigger mysteries. Recent episodes have hinted at a connection between Eden and Melanie Pearson, who has just returned to Ramsay Street.

After such a stressful day dealing with Eden, Haz and Holly need some time to unwind when they return home to the Street.

Mackenzie is on hand to support the pair at the share house. However, when Mackenzie has to leave, Haz and Holly are left alone.

Haz comforts Holly after her traumatic few weeks, leading to a cosy moment on the sofa.

Will this lead to more between them? Plus, with Mackenzie also having feelings for Haz, how would she feel if her friends became an item?

Neighbours airs these scenes on Wednesday, November 22.

Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. In Australia, the show airs from Mondays to Thursdays at 4pm on Channel 10, with a 6.30pm repeat screening on 10 Peach.

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Neighbours' Haz Devkar to make a big decision in Trevor the dog storyline
He finally confronts Alyssa about his pet.

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Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours' Haz Devkar will make a big decision next week, as his storyline with Trevor the dog continues.

Haz recently received a shock when his housemate Byron Stone took his pet dog, Trevor, out for a walk, only to encounter a woman named Alyssa who claimed that Trevor is actually her missing dog, Bodie.

Despite Alyssa presenting them with proof, Haz has refused to believe her claims and has started keeping Trevor indoors to hide him from Alyssa, fearing that she may take his pet away.

In scenes that will air on Monday, January 22, Haz decides that he's sick of hiding Trevor indoors to avoid Alyssa. He makes the decision to finally call Alyssa to talk things over.

With Mackenzie Hargreaves' encouragement, Haz explains that he is now Trevor's legal owner and Alyssa has no rights to him.

But when Alyssa asks to meet him in person, Haz is torn as he battles his conscience. It seems that this might not be the easy interaction he was hoping for...

Haz has been embroiled in plenty of drama over the past few months, having been caught up in a love triangle with Mackenzie and his girlfriend, Holly Hoyland.

While Haz and Holly recently got back together after a break, things still aren't plain sailing after Holly's dad, Dr Karl Kennedy, voiced his disapproval.

Haz will soon get a visit from his sister, Amira, with Maria Thattil due to take on the role for a guest stint.

"We're delighted to announce that Maria Thattil will be joining the cast next year in the guest role of Haz's big sister!" Neighbours' Instagram account revealed. "But just why she turns up suddenly at Harold's is yet to be revealed."

Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. In Australia, the show airs from Mondays to Thursdays at 4pm on Channel 10, with a 6.30pm repeat screening on 10 Peach.

[Bossy7]

The best thing about HAZ is TREVOR!

[Pantherboy]

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Neighbours' Haz Devkar left devastated in big March storyline
There's more trouble at the caf?.

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Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours has revealed a first look at trouble ahead for Haz Devkar next month.

New spoiler pictures confirm a difficult time ahead for the Harold's Caf? boss as someone targets his business.

One image shows Haz in shock as the caf? has been completely trashed ? including overturned tables and plants.

Haz's girlfriend Mackenzie Hargreaves also witnesses the damage and is equally concerned by the upsetting turn of events.

A teaser spoiler for the episode, which airs on Wednesday, March 20, reads: "Haz is the target of a terrible attack."

The synopsis for the following episode on Thursday, March 21 adds: "Haz hides a terrible truth."

Viewers have recently seen Slade Weston's gang cause problems around the Lassiters complex, targeting the area with vandalism and graffiti.

They've already irritated Haz by causing trouble at the caf? in the past, but fans will have to stay tuned to find out whether they're responsible for this latest incident or not.

Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. In Australia, the show airs from Mondays to Thursdays at 4pm on Channel 10, with a 6.30pm repeat screening on 10 Peach.

[Bossy7]

Sorry not sorry but only interested in HAZ if we have TREVOR in the SL.

MACKENZIE needs to do way better! Horrible match with no chemistry whatsoever between the characters.

[0h0k89]

I reckon he's a former hacker or something along those lines and has had a run in with another hacker years ago who has now seen the Cafe award and is making chaos in his life.

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[Bossy7]

I reckon he's a former hacker or something along those lines and has had a run in with another hacker years ago who has now seen the Cafe award and is making chaos in his life.

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Maybe?

As long as we get some good soapy drama from the SL !!
Has to be better then the MELANIE saga of why she ran away. That was a let down .

[Pantherboy]

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Neighbours' Haz Devkar to be caught out in hacking story
Mackenzie's worst fears are realised.

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Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours' Haz Devkar is set to be caught out by Mackenzie Hargreaves as part of his hacking storyline.

Recent scenes on the soap have seen Haz hack into his girlfriend's and friends' phones, and the show has also suggested his involvement in recent deepfake incidents, such as a suggestive video of Jane and a purported phone call to Aaron from his deceased husband David.

In more disturbing scenes next week, Haz will set his sights on Holly Hoyland as her savings disappear and end up in Haz's bank account.

Following on from this in new scenes airing next Tuesday (April 9) and Wednesday (April 10), Holly tells Mackenzie and Byron about her cyber burglary, and Haz manages to emulate their shock ? though wrestles with his guilt.

He then tries to make amends by trying to anonymously deliver an envelope with Holly's original $20K, though Haz is caught in the act by Mackenzie and Holly as he struggles to make an excuse, which leaves Mackenzie suspicious.

He later gets a screenshot from his tormentor of Mackenzie's email, and is hurt when he reads that she will never love Haz the way she loves Hendrix.

Meanwhile, Andrew learns that the cybercrimes against Aaron, Jane and Holly are all from the same IP address, and have been done through a malware app. He advises them to download an anti-virus app, though when Mackenzie does so she learns she has malware on her phone.

Her suspicions grow towards Haz when he tries to downplay the incident and becomes increasingly confrontational.

This leads her to go through his bag as she finds a hard drive, and once she plugs it into his laptop her fears are realised as she finds the AI files she suspected him of being involved in.

She then weighs up when to confront Haz about the truth.

Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. In Australia, the show airs from Mondays to Thursdays at 4pm on Channel 10, with a 6.30pm repeat screening on 10 Peach.

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Neighbours death fears for Haz Devkar in dramatic new storyline
Will he survive?

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Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours airs dramatic scenes for Haz Devkar next month as his life hangs in the balance following a shocking accident.

New spoiler photos show Dr Karl Kennedy battling to save Haz as the caf? owner's sinister new storyline comes to a head.

Haz has recently been taking centre stage in a creepy new plot involving hacking and deep fake scams.

Viewers have seen Haz install malware on his friends' phones to secretly monitor their conversations.

The show has also hinted that Haz was involved in tormenting Aaron Brennan and Jane Harris with cybercrimes.

Aaron received a creepy call which seemed to be from his deceased husband David Tanaka, while Jane was publicly humiliated by a suggestive clip claiming to show her in a racy video chat with her partner Mike Young.

Over the next few days, Haz's girlfriend Mackenzie Hargreaves grows suspicious over his behaviour and confronts him. This builds to the introduction of former Winners & Losers actor Stephen Phillips as Zach Wade, a face from Haz's past.

Neighbours' new spoiler images show Haz seemingly working alongside Zach in an office space away from Ramsay Street.

With Zach standing over Haz and monitoring what's on his computer screen, the Ramsay Street newcomer seems to be calling all the shots.

Other images from these episodes show a high-stakes chase, which culminates in Haz being hit by a car.

Mackenzie and Karl both witness the incident, with Ramsay Street's resident doctor stepping in to perform CPR.

Another image shows Mackenzie at the hospital with the Kennedys, anxiously waiting for news. After the heartbreak of losing her husband Hendrix Greyson, could tragedy be about to strike again for Mackenzie?

With Zach standing over Haz and monitoring what's on his computer screen, the Ramsay Street newcomer seems to be calling all the shots.

Other images from these episodes show a high-stakes chase, which culminates in Haz being hit by a car.

Mackenzie and Karl both witness the incident, with Ramsay Street's resident doctor stepping in to perform CPR.

Another image shows Mackenzie at the hospital with the Kennedys, anxiously waiting for news. After the heartbreak of losing her husband Hendrix Greyson, could tragedy be about to strike again for Mackenzie?