EastEnders businessman Tamwar Masood realises that his marriage to Afia is at crisis point in tonight's (June 6) hour-long episode of the soap. As tension continues to rise between the couple, Zainab attempts to step in by telling Tamwar (Himesh Patel) that he and Afia should have a baby together, believing that it will cement their relationship following their recent problems. Although neither are really keen on the idea, Tamwar and Afia (Meryl Fernandes) reluctantly agree to follow Zainab's advice. However, Masood soon gives them a reality check (more)...
- 6/5/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Himesh Patel has confessed that his last scene with his on-screen wife was emotionally challenging. The Tamwar Masood actor admitted that he wishes Meryl Fernandes's character Afia was not being written out of the BBC soap. "Tamwar and Afia were made for each other, and I wanted them to stay together forever," he told Inside Soap. "As a couple, they were unique. Nobody thought Tamwar would ever find anyone, but he and Afia had a real kookiness together." Regarding the future, Patel insisted the "door has been left open", outlining his desire for Afia to return to Albert Square at some point. "The door has been left open, though, so there might be a chance for Afia to come back (more)...
- 5/29/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Meryl Fernandes has filmed her last scenes on 'EastEnders'. The actress - who plays the role of Afia Masood in the BBC One soap - will be seen for the last time on Albert Square next month after ongoing issues with her husband Tamwar (Himesh Patel). A spokesperson confirmed to Digital Spy: ''Meryl Fernandes recently finished filming her final scenes at 'EastEnders', which will be on screen next month.'' The couple have been through a difficult period after a fire at the Bed and Breakfast at Christmas and issues with Tamwar and Yusef Khan. A source close to the show added:...
- 5/23/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Meryl Fernandes has filmed her last scenes on 'EastEnders'. The actress - who plays the role of Afia Masood in the BBC One soap - will be seen for the last time on Albert Square next month after ongoing issues with her husband Tamwar (Himesh Patel). A spokesperson confirmed to Digital Spy: ''Meryl Fernandes recently finished filming her final scenes at 'EastEnders', which will be on screen next month.'' The couple have been through a difficult period after a fire at the Bed and Breakfast at Christmas and issues with Tamwar and Yusef Khan. A source close to the show added:...
- 5/22/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
'EastEnders' star Himesh Patel has warned there is trouble ahead for the Masood family. The 21-year-old actor revealed there will be more misery for his alter-ego Tamwar Masood, who was left badly injured in a fire started by his wife Afia's (Meryl Fernandes) father at Christmas, as there are still some ''loose ends'' to tie up about the incident. He said: ''There are so many loose ends to tie up, so we're still exploring it. But it does move on.'' Tamwar still has scars on his body from the fire, and he is set to grow concerned when he discovers Afia...
- 3/9/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders star Himesh Patel has warned that the Masood clan's troubles are not yet over. The family appear to reach a turning point in tonight's (March 8) episode, agreeing to a fresh start after their experiences with evil Yusef and the destructive B&B fire. However, speaking on This Morning today, Patel - who plays Tamwar - revealed that scenes are still being filmed which explore the aftermath of the Masoods' difficult times. "There's so many loose ends to tie up, so we're still exploring it," he explained. "But it does move on." Tamwar is currently feeling insecure about the scars on his back after being caught up in last year's blaze. His wife Afia (Meryl Fernandes) was seen looking up plastic surgery websites (more)...
- 3/8/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Himesh Patel has confirmed that viewers will soon see the injuries that his character Tamwar Masood suffered in the Christmas B&B fire. Tamwar suffered burns when he raced into the blaze last month, determined to save his wife Afia (Meryl Fernandes) as he thought she was inside. Since then, Tamwar has been recovering in hospital - and an upcoming episode will see him show the scars that he now has on his back following his ordeal. Patel told TV Times: "He doesn't want to show them to anyone and, when we do eventually see them, it won't be a sight for sore eyes." Discussing his alter ego's (more)...
- 1/11/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Afia Masood is in turmoil in tonight's episode of the soap as she wonders what to do about her villainous father Yusef. Afia (Meryl Fernandes) refuses to believe Tariq as he continues to insist that Yusef (Ace Bhatti) started the fire which almost killed Zainab all those years ago. However, she soon comes to the horrible realisation that he is telling the truth. Before Afia can speak to anyone about what she knows, Tamwar (Himesh Patel) decides that they will join the family in Pakistan for a few weeks to help Zainab (Nina Wadia) while she settles in. An emotional (more)...
- 12/5/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Nina Wadia has explained why her character Zainab Masood is so willing to forgive Yusef Khan's shocking secret next week. Zainab is left horrified in an upcoming episode when Yusef (Ace Bhatti) finally confesses that he started the fire which almost killed her many years ago. He does so after his daughter Afia (Meryl Fernandes) discovers the truth and threatens to tell all. In a twist, however, Zainab soon decides to put the past behind her and tells Yusef that she wants to marry him the next day. Wadia told Inside Soap of the latest story twists: "He tells Zainab that he was forced to start the fire by his family. Yusef goes on to explain that he knew it was wrong the minute he lit the match, and that he ran into the house to save her. And by the end of this conversation, she finds herself saying to him,...
- 12/1/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders villain Yusef Khan has a new problem to deal with in next week's episodes as his own daughter Afia starts to stand in the way of his plans. Afia (Meryl Fernandes) turns against Yusef when she discovers the truth about the fire which nearly killed Zainab all those years ago. Fans will see how she makes the discovery in an upcoming episode. Stunned that her father tried to kill Zainab, Afia makes it clear to Yusef (Ace Bhatti) that she knows his secret and warns that she will only keep quiet if he cuts ties with the Masoods and leaves London for good. However, Yusef is unprepared to let Zainab (Nina Wadia) go, so he makes the shock decision to tell her the truth about the fire. Zainab is immediately horrified to see Yusef's true colours and rushes out in an emotional state, before later returning and ordering the scheming doctor to leave.
- 11/29/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Tamwar Masood will be left horribly disfigured following a house fire on Christmas Day (25.12.11). The Indian restaurant worker is set to face months of plastic surgery to recover from his horrific injuries following the terrifying blaze and although his young wife Afia (Meryl Fernandes) vows to stand by him, the burns suffered by Tamwar (Himesh Patel) put a huge strain on their marriage. A source explained: "Tamwar is lucky to be alive after the fire. He escapes but suffers serious scars to his face and it causes depression. "For the actor it is going to be a huge challenge with...
- 11/11/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders character Tamwar Masood will reportedly be badly disfigured during the shock Albert Square fire on Christmas Day. Tamwar (Himesh Patel) will be required to undergo plastic surgery after getting caught up in the B&B blaze that will conclude the ongoing Masood family and Yusef Khan (Ace Bhatti) storyline. Viewers will see Tamwar's young marriage to Afia (Meryl Fernandes) put under pressure by his devastating injuries, according to The Mirror. "Tamwar is lucky to be alive after the fire," (more)...
- 11/11/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
EastEnders cast members were out in force to support Nina Wadia last night as her new movie Four had its premiere at the Empire cinema in London's Leicester Square. Wadia, who plays Zainab Masood on the BBC soap, worked as the executive producer on the black comedy, which focuses on a man who hires someone to help kidnap his wife's lover in a vengeful plan. The actress's screen family members Marc Elliott (Syed), Nitin Ganatra (Masood), Himesh Patel (Tamwar), Meryl Fernandes (Afia) and Preeya Kalidas (Amira) were among those present to see the film yesterday evening. Other EastEnders stars (more)...
- 10/11/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Stars from EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Waterloo Road were celebrating in London last night after picking up prizes at the Inside Soap Awards 2011. As announced yesterday evening, EastEnders was the big winner at the event, picking up five prizes including the gong for 'Best Soap'. Tameka Empson (Kim Fox) was present on the night to collect her award for the 'Funniest Performance', as were Himesh Patel and Meryl Fernandes as Tamwar and Afia's nuptials were named 'Best Wedding'.
Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan was also at the event to claim her 'Sexiest Female' gong, while Chris Gascoyne was among the other Weatherfield cast members in attendance (more)...
Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan was also at the event to claim her 'Sexiest Female' gong, while Chris Gascoyne was among the other Weatherfield cast members in attendance (more)...
- 9/27/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Himesh Patel has revealed that his EastEnders character Tamwar Masood will be plagued with worry in the coming weeks after finding himself at the centre of his family's financial problems. Tonight's episode of the BBC soap will see Tamwar decide to marry his fiancée Afia Khan early, sneaking off for a secret wedding after becoming frustrated over his parents interfering in their relationship. After tying the knot, Tamwar and Afia (Meryl Fernandes) will be reluctant to come clean over their surprise decision, but things get complicated as Zainab and Masood continue to spend money on the original wedding plans, despite the financial problems they are about to suffer in the wake of the Argee Bhajee roof collapse. Speaking to We Love Telly (more)...
- 4/4/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
The Masoods will be at the centre of a dramatic stunt on EastEnders next month when the roof of the family's Argee Bhajee restaurant collapses, Digital Spy can confirm. In a surprise storyline twist, disaster strikes on the night of Tamwar's (Himesh Patel) engagement party as he happily celebrates his future with fiancée Afia Khan (Meryl Fernandes). Exact details of what happens next are currently being kept under wraps, although it is understood that Syed Masood (Marc Elliott) will be one character who sustains injuries as the joyful occasion descends into chaos. A Walford source told Digital Spy: "These dramatic scenes were filmed a couple of weeks ago and will air in early April, providing some big drama for the Masoods on what should have been a happy day for Tamwar. "Despite the ill-feeling between him and his parents, Syed is in the (more)...
- 3/9/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Himesh Patel has praised the decision to bring back his character's former flame Afia Khan. In this week's episodes, the actor's alter ego Tamwar Masood meets up with Afia - played by Meryl Fernandes - and they quickly begin resolving the differences which led to their break-up earlier this year. Speaking to Digital Spy, Patel confirmed that he was "very happy" to hear that Fernandes would be back on set, explaining: "We filmed together for about three or four weeks when she first came into the show, which was about this time last year. "We got on really, really well because she's such a lovely person and a great actress, so I was always asking people if she was going to come back. Then she dropped me a text to say that they'd got in touch with her and were bringing her back, which was fantastic." (more)...
- 11/16/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Himesh Patel has hinted that his new romance storyline will feature some surprises for viewers. In next week's episodes, the actor's alter ego Tamwar Masood is contacted by his former flame Afia Khan (Meryl Fernandes) and the pair quickly rekindle their relationship. Speaking to Inside Soap about the plotline, Patel commented: "I'm glad that I'm able to explore another side to Tamwar's character. The best thing about him is that he's (more)...
- 11/9/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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