Coronation Street star Asha Alahan is heading into her darkest chapter yet. Viewers have already watched her struggle after facing horrific racist abuse and stepping back from her paramedic job. But now, Asha opens up about her state of mind in heartbreaking scenes, leaving her family shaken and the truth she shares changes everything.
Asha’s Tough Few Months in Coronation Street
Asha has already been through a difficult spell. Just last month, she was at the heart of a special one-off episode showing her stressful day as a paramedic. During the shift, she faced vile racist abuse from Naomi, which left her traumatised and questioning her future.
She later bumped into Naomi again, with Bernie Winter stepping in to protect her stepdaughter. But even with that support, Asha chose not to return to work. The ordeal had taken too heavy a toll, and she decided to walk away from her role. On top of that, her brother Aadi’s exit to India added another blow. While Aadi’s departure was about finding new opportunities, Asha’s path has felt far more painful and uncertain.
Tanisha Gorey On Asha’s Future
As the storyline intensifies, Tanisha Gorey has spoken about her character’s future. She confirmed she has no plans to leave the soap, even as Asha faces her most devastating moments. While Adam Hussain, who played Aadi, left to explore new opportunities, Gorey told The Mirror that her own journey is different. She said she has to finish something before moving on and admitted she’s not ready to leave.
Her words come ahead of shocking scenes where Asha’s mental health takes a turn. She turns to alcohol and drugs, only to be discovered unconscious by Theo Silverton. At the hospital, Dev and Bernie wait anxiously for news. When Asha wakes, she admits to her dad that she had intended to take her own life.
The Aftermath Of The Crisis
The soap is handling the storyline with care, showing just how serious Asha’s situation becomes. In hospital, she confesses that everything had become too overwhelming and she deliberately took pills and alcohol to end her life. She also says she’s relieved that her attempt didn’t succeed.
But the struggle doesn’t end there. When Asha returns home, she continues to suffer from depression. Gorey explained that this was a deliberate choice by the writers, to show that recovery doesn’t happen quickly. She said it was important to show viewers that asking for help more than once is okay and that support doesn’t always come with a quick fix.
Asha’s story is set to become one of Coronation Street’s most powerful and emotional plots. With Dev and Bernie supporting her, the storyline will explore the pain of the road to recovery, while also showcasing the hope that can come from asking for help. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for the latest Coronation Street news and updates.