Navin Chowdhry – who plays EastEnders villain ‘Nasty’ Nish Panesar – has revealed that his character has one weakness: he “genuinely cares” about his grandchildren.

Since debuting on the soap back in 2022, Nish has been heavily involved in some extremely dramatic storylines – including the attempted murder of his ex-wife Suki.

And he recently returned to Albert Square after a three month absence with the news that he is dying of viral myocarditis.

Since his comeback, he has made it clear that he wants to build bridges with his grandchildren and appeared to win the forgiveness of sons Vinny and Ravi.

Even as his relationship with the family remains understandably strained.

Speaking at the first RadioTimes.com Soap Awards sponsored by Inspired Villages – where he won the award for Best Villain – Chowdhry explained: 

“When it comes to the grandkids he genuinely cares.”

Asked about Nish’s own children, he continued: “I think because his life has been so separate from them.

The bond is arguably different to a normal father/child relationship, you could argue.

“So I think there’s such a loss and a longing to rediscover what he never experienced when he was in prison. At the same time in his head, in his mind, in his heart, they have to fall in line with what he wants.”

He added: “So if anybody… we’ve done little scenes here and there, where if anybody can perhaps get through to him on an emotional level, it is his grandkids.”

Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com last month, Chowdhry explained that the character was “more dangerous than he’s ever been” since his diagnosis, owing to the fact that he now has nothing to lose.

Navin Chowdhry, known for his portrayal of ‘Nasty’ Nish Panesar on EastEnders, has unveiled a surprising vulnerability in his character – Nish genuinely cares about his grandchildren. Despite being the villain on the show since 2022, Nish has been immersed in intense and dramatic storylines, such as the shocking attempt on his ex-wife Suki’s life. His recent return to Albert Square brought the devastating news of his terminal illness, viral myocarditis.

Upon his comeback, Nish has expressed a desire to mend relationships with his grandchildren, successfully earning the forgiveness of his sons Vinny and Ravi, even though tensions with the family still linger. At the inaugural RadioTimes.com Soap Awards, where he was honored with the Best Villain award, Chowdhry shed light on Nish’s motivations, stating, “When it comes to the grandkids he genuinely cares.”

Delving deeper into Nish’s character, Chowdhry elaborated on the strained dynamics with his own children, explaining, “I think because his life has been so separate from them, the bond is arguably different from a typical father/child relationship. There’s a sense of loss and a yearning to rediscover what he missed out on while incarcerated. Simultaneously, he expects his children to conform to his wishes.”

Chowdhry also highlighted the potential for emotional connection with Nish through his grandchildren, hinting at moments where they might reach him on a deeper level. In a recent exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com, Chowdhry hinted at Nish’s heightened danger post-diagnosis, noting that with nothing left to lose, the character becomes more unpredictable and reckless.

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Source: CNN