Aaliyah James (born 26 June 2000) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Avani Nandra-Hart on the BBC soap opera EastEnders since 2023.
Life and career
Aaliyah Laiqah James was born on 26 June 2000 in Greenwich, London.[1][2] She studied drama for her GCSEs and was involved in productions with Old Vic New Voices and the Age Exchange Company.[3] In 2022, James made her television debut when she appeared in the BBC One crime drama Inside Man, portraying a train passenger in the programme's first episode.[4][5]
In October 2023, James joined the cast of the BBC soap opera EastEnders as Avani Nandra-Hart.[6] Her character is introduced alongside mother Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) as the secret daughter of Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) and sister of Davinder "Nugget" Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury).[7][8] Her storylines have included her reconciliation with her long-lost father, as well as her involvement in an underage relationship.[9][10][11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Inside Man | Train passenger | 1 episode | [4] |
| 2023–present | EastEnders | Avani Nandra-Hart | Regular role | [12] |
References
- ^ "EastEnders casts Ravi Gulati's long lost love and his secret daughter". Radio Times. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Murphy, Steven (30 October 2024). "EastEnders fans gobsmacked to realise teen Avani star Aaliyah James' real age". OK!. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "Aaliyah James". StarNow.com. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ a b "BBC One - Inside Man, Series 1, Episode 1". BBC. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Rowan, Iona (21 September 2023). "EastEnders announces secret child story for Ravi Gulati". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 22 November 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Daly, Helen (21 September 2023). "EastEnders casts Ravi Gulati's long lost love – and his secret daughter". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "EastEnders: Ravi meets his secret daughter". Digital Spy. 2 October 2023. Archived from the original on 9 September 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "EastEnders to introduce new Avani romance mystery". Digital Spy. 6 September 2024. Archived from the original on 22 November 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "EastEnders confirms underage relationship for Avani in new scenes". Digital Spy. 12 September 2024. Archived from the original on 19 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "EastEnders' Avani to face pressure from Mason in secret relationship". Digital Spy. 12 October 2024. Archived from the original on 19 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "EastEnders: Ravi finds Avani injured". Digital Spy. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "EastEnders fans predict huge twist over newcomer Avani". Digital Spy. 17 November 2023. Archived from the original on 22 November 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
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