"It’s something that will divide people."
Navin Chowdhry addressed his return to EastEnders.
The actor plays Nish Panesar in the show. He is the villainous patriarch of the Panesar family and the ex-husband of Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal).
Nish was made homeless by his family in March 2024 and has not been seen since.
However, with Nish soon set to return to Albert Square, Navin detailed the motives and reasons for Nish returning to a place where he is not wanted or liked.
He said: “[Suki is] shocked and horrified.
“Nish has been out of the family’s lives for the past three months, and Suki is sharing a beautifully loving moment with Eve as they come down for breakfast, and he suddenly turns up.
“Nish has divorce papers in his hand and tells Suki both copies were sent to him in error.
“He also tells her they have something very important to talk about, and understandably, Suki is not receptive.”
It was previously reported that Nish would drop a bombshell on his estranged family following his return. He later claimed that he was dying.
However, it seems that Nish also wants to reconnect with his grandchildren Davinder ‘Nugget’ Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) and Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James).
Navin Chowdhry continued: “He comes up with a plan B after Suki changes the locks.
“But sure enough, Nish finds a way to gain entry and get the chance to announce his news.
“The grandchildren are key to what he’s got planned.
“He missed out on his children’s lives, and now he wants the chance to be part of his grandchildren’s lives.
“That is the main reason he’s returned to Walford.”
Discussing Nish’s claim that he is dying, Navin explained: “Nobody believes him.
“It’s an indication of what Nish is capable of that he can turn up after three months away, tell them he’s dying, and his family don’t believe a word of it.
“This distrust is the emotion that he’s inspired within his own family.”
Reflecting on his thoughts to his character’s remorse, Navin concluded:
“I think that’s something the audience will have to debate.”
“In subsequent episodes, it’s something that will divide people and be open to a lot of speculation.
“What is presented is that Nish’s whole reason for coming back is to make up for lost time, and reconnect and gain forgiveness from his family.”
While Nish Panesar is an abject person, that is a testament to the tremendous talent of Navin Chowdhry.
Nish is set to make his onscreen return on Monday, May 27, 2024.
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