EastEnders' Nish Panesar Teases Dramatic Exit

Nish Panesar, More Dangerous Than Ever

Nish Panesar is 'more dangerous than ever' as the star behind the villain teases his shock exit from EastEnders. Fans of the BBC One soap will be glad to see the back of the evil businessman – but not without more misery in true soap style.

Terminal Diagnosis and Heart Condition

Navin Chowdhry, the actor behind the character, has hinted Nish isn't done just yet with wreaking havoc on Walford. Viewers recently learned he is battling myocarditis, caused by a virus he caught and leaving him needing a heart transplant.

Nish Panesar's Sinister Plan?

Following Nish's terminal diagnosis due to a heart condition, actor Navin Chowdhry, behind the character, has hinted Nish isn't done just yet. Viewers recently learned the ex-husband of Suki Panesar is battling myocarditis, caused by a virus he caught and leaving him needing a heart transplant. But while EastEnders fans question whether this is all a sinister plan by Nish, Navin has said the baddie has "nothing to lose."

Real-Life Consequences and Playing a Villain

Navin, 53, also revealed playing such a twisted character has real-life consequences for him, leaving him 'afraid'. He explained that there have been moments when scenes have left him scared, expressing concerns about the impact of portraying a villain.

Navin Chowdhry on Playing a Villain

Navin has become one of EastEnders' best-loved villains, following in the footsteps of iconic characters. He previously explained that playing the evil mastermind has come very easy to him, with co-stars bringing out that side of him.