Shaheen Jafargholi joins the cast of EastEnders
EastEnders News Team
The Kazemi family is set to expand later this spring when Shaheen Jafargholi joins the cast of EastEnders to play the role of Shakil, the youngest son of Carmel and brother of Kush.
Known as “Shaki” by his friends and family, the cheeky teenager arrives in the Square determined to reunite his parents who previously divorced. Things don’t quite go to plan however and he soon moves to the Square to be with his mum and brother. At fifteen years old, it doesn’t take the popular Shakil long to find himself at home in Walford but will there be a romance on the cards?
“I’m so excited to be joining the show," Shaheen revealed. "I’ve been a fan since I was a little kid so to now be a part of something so iconic is an honour. I’m also really excited to be working with a legend such as Bonnie Langford. I’m having so much fun playing her son and can’t wait for people to finally meet Shaki.”
Shaheen's previous acting roles have included parts in Casualty and Torchwood.
