Masood Ahmed could be returning to EastEnders, and fans are already buzzing. The local mailman of the neighbourhood, who was last spotted going to Australia, has always been a people-pleaser. In an interview, actor Nitin Ganatra shared some light on his character’s involvement in the BBC soap and indirectly communicated the chance of an episode filled with more twists waiting. To know more, continue reading.
Masood’s Past And New Twists
When Massod Ahmed was on the BBC soap, he captured viewers’ hearts. He played a postman and navigated his life in Walford. Elsewhere, his relationship with Zainab Masood was a central storyline. Their constant argument, reconciliations and twists had kept the audience invested.
However, in 2011, it was learnt that Masood had an affair with Jane Beale. And because of this reason, his marriage to Zainab ended. Elsewhere, Masood was involved with Carol Jackson. He was entangled in a love triangle with her former partner, David Wicks. And because of this storyline, Masood was able to stand out.
He left the BBC soap in 2019. And since then, Nitin Ganatra has focused on other acting opportunities. He did movies and stage performances. And despite this, fans frequently talk about his return. Nitin said, “I get asked about returning three to four times a day.” However, his popularity extends beyond the BBC soap. Fans also connect to him as they relate to his humour and personal struggles.
Nitin Ganatra On Masood And EastEnders Impact
Nitin Masood is not just any role. He is a part of television’s history. When asked about what made the character popular, he said it was Masood’s heart and his humour. Nitin said, “He’s a funny character, but he also has heart.”
Masood’s character has brought attention to the representation of different cultural groups in the soap opera. According to Nitin, people from different backgrounds, such as the African and Chinese communities, frequently mention that they are fans of Masood.
In such a manner, the character’s response demonstrated how they have connected different cultural realms and evolved into a medium for the series to communicate additional varied narratives. He also said that he would never say no to returning to the soap. Will we ever see Masood Ahmed again in Walford? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.