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EastEnders Star Nitin Ganatra Shifts to Painting After Award Win

2/23/2025

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Nitin Ganatra, beloved for his nine-year portrayal of Masood Ahmed on BBC's EastEnders, recently celebrated a British Soap Award win for his groundbreaking role alongside Nina Wadia as a non-stereotypical Muslim couple. Now venturing into the world of painting, he’s gearing up for his first solo exhibition while keeping the door open for a return to the iconic soap.

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Nitin Ganatra, beloved for his nine-year portrayal of Masood Ahmed on BBC's EastEnders, recently celebrated a British Soap Award win for his groundbreaking role alongside Nina Wadia as a non-stereotypical Muslim couple. Now venturing into the world of painting, he’s gearing up for his first solo exhibition while keeping the door open for a return to the iconic soap.