Ensemble/Shanti

Trained: Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Theatre: Grandmother in My Dad’s Corner Shop (Birmingham Repertory Theatre); Khalida in Balti Kings (West Yorkshire Playhouse); Devi in Emeralds and Diamonds; Maria in Twelfth Night (British Council tour); Baa in Bravely Fought the Queen (Border Crossings); Witness in Dream For A Hero (Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith).

Television: Mrs Chandra in two series of Heartburn Hotel, Govina in Casualty, Dr Pamani in Kinsey (BBC); Rehana in Flight (BBC 2); Mrs Siddiqui in My Sister Wife (Screen Two, BBC 2); Nargis Aslam in Holby City (BBC 1).

Film: Ranjit’s mother in Bhaji On the Beach (Umbi Films); Auntie in Bend It Like Beckham (Bilb Productions).

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