EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal is swapping Albert Square for the dance floor. It’s a stunning twist no one expected. The actor, famous for playing the fiery Suki Panesar, dropped the huge news herself. She revealed her new adventure on Good Morning Britain. The star has some dance experience. But she isn’t sure if she’ll be any good on the show. She promised to enjoy it either way. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Suki Panesar’s Wild Journey
The actor joined EastEnders in 2020. Her character, Suki, is a powerful matriarch. She uses her tough exterior to hide deep vulnerabilities. Her life has been full of intense storylines. The biggest one was her love story with Eve Unwin. Suki finally allowed herself to be happy. But then her abusive husband, Nish Panesar, was let out of prison. He came back to terrorise her. This created a dangerous conflict.
The drama reached a terrifying peak. It was on Suki and Eve’s wedding day. Nish poisoned Eve. He then pushed Suki from a balcony. The couple survived his reign of terror. Suki wanted to adopt Avani Nandra Hart’s baby. Eve was against the idea; she supported Avani’s decision to have a termination. Suki felt betrayed. This emotional wound is still open. It’s a storyline that is gripping the whole Square.
The Actress’s Life and Other Roles
Balvinder was born in Kent. She’s the oldest of four, and Suki partly relies on her sister Manjeet’s strength. This family connection is a big part of who she is. Last year, she honoured her late mother, Nirmal. She called her mom “fiercely supportive.” Balvinder said her mother’s legacy was “LOVE.”
The actress believes her mother would be so proud of her new challenge. Her mother always dreamed of seeing her on Strictly. Before landing her big EastEnders role, she had a long career. She was on Emmerdale and Coronation Street. She also had roles in Doctors, Waterloo Road, and Hollyoaks. The list goes on. She was in Call the Midwife. She also guest edited a show on BBC Radio Kent. Her hard work brought her to this moment.
Will Balvinder dance her way to victory? The actress plans to keep her EastEnders role. She will juggle dance rehearsals with soap drama. It’s the same fire she brings to Albert Square every night. It’s a competition you definitely won’t want to miss. We can’t wait to see the real Balvinder shine. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.