EastEnders fans have been left flabbergasted by the real-life age difference between Priya Nandra-Hart and her on-screen daughter. Priya, played by Sophie Khan Levy, arrived in Albert Square last year with her daughter Avani Nandra-Hart, portrayed by Aaliyah James, as the former flame and secret child of Ravi (Aaron Thiara). The revelation that he had a daughter was a shocker for Ravi and the entire Panesar clan. Priya and Avani quickly stirred up a whirlwind of drama, from family feuds to romantic entanglements; their stint in Walford has been anything but dull. However, fans’ focus has shifted from the plot to the actors’ real ages. In a Reddit thread, one eagle-eyed viewer noted that Aaliyah James, who plays Avani, is actually 24, not 14 like her character.
The pair play Priya and Avani
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Meanwhile, Sophie Khan Levy, who portrays her mother Priya, is set to turn 35 this year. One fan pondered: “Isn’t the actress that plays Avani in her 20s.”, reports the Daily Star. Another chimed in with disbelief: “Yeah she’s 24, playing a 14-year-old. Bloody mental! Especially seeing as Sophie Khan Levy (Priya) is only 11 years older than Aliyah (Avani), and Aaron Thiara (Ravi) is only 7 years older than her,” followed by two exploding head emojis.
Fans have been left shocked at their real-life age gap
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Another viewer chimed in: “Bloody hell there really is only 11 years between Sophie and Aliyah. I learn something new every day!” Meanwhile, someone else observed: “Nugget’s mum looks 20 and his sister looks 25…who does the casting here guys?” As for Sophie, the talented actress behind Priya, this isn’t her maiden voyage on TV. Before committing to EastEnders, she had already notched up impressive roles in various prominent shows. Notably, Sophie landed a part in season three of All Creatures Great and Small, where she portrayed Florence Pandhi. Additionally, she featured in the BAFTA-winning BBC drama The Sixth Commandment as Gabrielle Ade. EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One.
