EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal broke down in tears during the Saturday show of Strictly as she paid tribute to her mother, Nirmal. She dedicated her Bollywood couple’s choice performance to her late mother while dressed in gold alongside professional partner Julian Caillon, revealing the personal heartbreak behind her time on the ballroom stage. Keep scrolling to learn more.
EastEnders’ Balvinder Brought Bhangra To The UK Stage
Balvinder recently performed on Strictly, and it was a Bollywood-inspired performance. Through her performance, she shows her Indian heritage. She and her partner Julian did some Bhangra moves and traditional rhythms. They also mixed it with modern choreography for the UK audience.
The style allowed her to celebrate her culture. She enjoyed sharing her culture and celebrating her roots. She is also giving her best to fit into this competitive world of Strictly. When we see her performing, it reflects her desire to perform at such a high level. It also shows her enthusiasm towards her heritage.
Balvinder also commented that the hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkelman are leaving after this series. She called them the “matriarchs of Strictly.” She also praised them for guiding her. However, now she wants to carry forward the energy which the hosts had instilled in the cast. She also spoke about how she balances her UK life and her cultural roots. She wants to follow both parts. Not just this, she also wants other performers who are from Indian heritage to embrace their culture.
Balvinder’s Tribute Through Dance
She performed Ed Sheeran’s Sapphire. She was dressed in gold and paid tribute to her mother, Nirmal. Before performing, she had revealed that when she lost her mum, it was devastating for her. She even spoke about all the lovely moments they shared. And now Strictly was a way to honour her mother’s memory.
She also opened up about how difficult this journey is for her. It’s because she has already been in the dance-off twice. When she read the negative comments about her performances, it used to break her. She chose to focus on dancing, though losing her mum left her feeling incomplete. However, despite this, she said yes to Structly.
She had to be seen and pursue her dreams. It involved hours of practice, and she also had to be in sync with her professional partner, Julian. Balvinder’s Strictly journey showed how her story and culture touched many people. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.