EastEnders Fans Shocked to Learn Priya Actress Has a Famous Soap Star Mum
So, get this—EastEnders fans have just discovered a major behind-the-scenes connection that’s got everyone talking! Sophie Khan Levy, who plays Priya Nandra-Hart on the hit BBC soap, comes from acting royalty. Her mother is none other than Shaheen Khan, the actress best known for playing Mrs. Bhamra in Bend It Like Beckham !
Now, if you’re an EastEnders fan, you’ll know Priya arrived in Walford back in 2023 with her daughter Avani, stirring up drama from day one. As Ravi’s ex and the mother of his secret child, Priya’s presence has shaken up the Panesar family dynamic, keeping viewers hooked with unexpected twists and turns. But what many didn’t realize is that Sophie Khan Levy isn’t new to the acting world—far from it!
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Before joining EastEnders, Sophie had already made a name for herself in several TV dramas. In 2023, she played Gabrielle Ade in the BBC true-crime series The Sixth Commandment , a show that gripped audiences with its chilling real-life story. She also starred as Florence Pandhi in All Creatures Great and Small and appeared in James Corden’s Mammals on Amazon Prime.
But the real shocker? Her mother, Shaheen Khan, is a well-respected actress in her own right. Aside from her iconic Bend It Like Beckham role, Shaheen has been on some of Britain’s biggest TV shows, including Casualty , Doctors , and even Doctor Who ! Fans were left completely stunned when they put the pieces together, with social media blowing up over the revelation.
One TikTok user couldn’t believe it, posting: “Omg, didn’t know the Bend It Like Beckham mum was her mum!!” Another fan said, “I love that film, and she’s so good as Priya—what a talented family!”
Sophie herself has spoken about how much it means to be part of EastEnders, sharing that she grew up watching the show. “To see so many familiar faces and to walk onto the set is a dream come true,” she said. And with Priya’s story just getting started, it looks like she’s set to make an even bigger impact on the soap.
EastEnders fans can catch all the drama Monday to Thursday at 7:30 PM on BBC One.
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