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'''Nitin Chandra Ganatra''' (born 21 February 1968) is a Kenyan-born English actor |
'''Nitin Chandra Ganatra''' (born 21 February 1968) is a Kenyan-born English actor, best known for playing [[Masood Ahmed]] in the [[BBC]] soap-opera ''[[EastEnders]]'' since 16 October 2007, |
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==Early and personal life== |
==Early and personal life== |
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Both sides of Ganatra's family have origins in [[Gujarat]] which were explored on-screen in the 2013 series of ''[[Who Do You Think You Are? (UK TV series)|Who Do You Think You Are?]]''.<ref name="wdutyr">{{cite web|accessdate=2014-01-18|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b039tygt|title=BBC One - Who Do You Think You Are?, Series 10, Nitin Ganatra}}</ref> His great grandfather arrived in Kenya in the late 1890s as one of 32,000 contracted labourers to build the [[Uganda Railway]].<ref name=WDYTYR/> One of under 10,000 to stay in the country after the railways completion, his grandfather and his father later joined the family's general trading business.<ref name=WDYTYR/> |
Both sides of Ganatra's family have origins in [[Gujarat]] which were explored on-screen in the 2013 series of ''[[Who Do You Think You Are? (UK TV series)|Who Do You Think You Are?]]''.<ref name="wdutyr">{{cite web|accessdate=2014-01-18|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b039tygt|title=BBC One - Who Do You Think You Are?, Series 10, Nitin Ganatra}}</ref> His great grandfather arrived in Kenya in the late 1890s as one of 32,000 contracted labourers to build the [[Uganda Railway]].<ref name=WDYTYR/> One of under 10,000 to stay in the country after the railways completion, his grandfather and his father later joined the family's general trading business.<ref name=WDYTYR/> |
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After Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom and forced the native Indian population to choose between Kenya and their British passports in 1971, |
After Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom and forced the native Indian population to choose between Kenya and their British passports in 1971, Ganatra, aged 3, moved with his family to [[Coventry]], where the family still own a [[corner shop]].<ref name=WDYTYR>[http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/cm8rgj/who-do-you-think-you-are--series-10---7-nitin-ganatra]</ref><ref>[http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/eastenders-stars-grandmother-married-age-5782917]</ref><ref>[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/wdytya2013_ganatra.php Nitin Ganatra Family Tree]</ref> |
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Ganatra was educated at [[Coundon Court School|Coundon Court School and Community College]] on Northbrook Road and then studied Drama, Film and TV at the [[University of Bristol]]. He went on to train under the tutelage of the late Master theatre practitioner [[Jerzy Grotowski]]. |
Ganatra was educated at [[Coundon Court School|Coundon Court School and Community College]] on Northbrook Road and then studied Drama, Film and TV at the [[University of Bristol]]. He went on to train under the tutelage of the late Master theatre practitioner [[Jerzy Grotowski]]. |
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Other appearances include the TV show ''[[Jane Hall (TV series)|Jane Hall]]'', the [[CBBC]] television show ''Gina's Laughing Gear'', a character in ''[[Meet the Magoons]]'' playing himself, a semi lead role as ''Rez'', brother of main character Shifty, in the 2008 British cult film ''Shifty'' about a Muslim crack-cocaine dealer, and Martin Soper in [[Twenty Twelve (TV series)|Twenty Twelve]]. He also appeared in ''Being April'' with [[Pauline Quirke]] playing Sinil. |
Other appearances include the TV show ''[[Jane Hall (TV series)|Jane Hall]]'', the [[CBBC]] television show ''Gina's Laughing Gear'', a character in ''[[Meet the Magoons]]'' playing himself, a semi lead role as ''Rez'', brother of main character Shifty, in the 2008 British cult film ''Shifty'' about a Muslim crack-cocaine dealer, and Martin Soper in [[Twenty Twelve (TV series)|Twenty Twelve]]. He also appeared in ''Being April'' with [[Pauline Quirke]] playing Sinil. |
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On 15 October 2014, Ganatra appeared in an episode of ''[[Celebrity Squares]]<ref>[http://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep6week42/celebrity-squares]</ref> |
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===''EastEnders''=== |
===''EastEnders''=== |
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Since 16 October 2007, Ganatra has played regular character [[Masood Ahmed]] in the [[BBC]] soap opera ''[[EastEnders]]''. |
Since 16 October 2007, Ganatra has played regular character [[Masood Ahmed]] in the [[BBC]] soap opera ''[[EastEnders]]''.He also appears in the 2010 spin-off series ''[[EastEnders: E20]]''. |
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Ganatra won 'Best Onscreen Partnership' with [[Nina Wadia]] at the [[British Soap Awards#2009 winners|2009]] [[British Soap Awards]]. Ganatra was also nominated for "Best Actor" at the 2010 British Soap Awards. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Nitin Ganatra | |
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 Ganatra at the 2011 British Soap Awards. | |
| Born | 21 February 1968 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | EastEnders, Mumbai Calling |
| Spouse | Meera (17 July 2004–present) |
Nitin Chandra Ganatra (born 21 February 1968) is a Kenyan-born English actor, best known for playing Masood Ahmed in the BBC soap-opera EastEnders since 16 October 2007,
Early and personal life
Both sides of Ganatra's family have origins in Gujarat which were explored on-screen in the 2013 series of Who Do You Think You Are?.[1] His great grandfather arrived in Kenya in the late 1890s as one of 32,000 contracted labourers to build the Uganda Railway.[2] One of under 10,000 to stay in the country after the railways completion, his grandfather and his father later joined the family's general trading business.[2]
After Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom and forced the native Indian population to choose between Kenya and their British passports in 1971, Ganatra, aged 3, moved with his family to Coventry, where the family still own a corner shop.[2][3][4]
Ganatra was educated at Coundon Court School and Community College on Northbrook Road and then studied Drama, Film and TV at the University of Bristol. He went on to train under the tutelage of the late Master theatre practitioner Jerzy Grotowski.
On 17 July 2004, Ganatra married his wife, Meera. They have two children and live in North London.
Career
Ganatra is known internationally as Prince Pondicherry in the Tim Burton film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He also appears in the Gurinder Chada film Bride and Prejudice as Kholi Saab and The Mistress of Spices as Haroun, and Dev Raja in Mumbai Calling. He also appeared in the first ever iPod commercial. Ganatra also appeared in an episode of The Catherine Tate Show, as Joanie Taylor's daughter's partner.
Other appearances include the TV show Jane Hall, the CBBC television show Gina's Laughing Gear, a character in Meet the Magoons playing himself, a semi lead role as Rez, brother of main character Shifty, in the 2008 British cult film Shifty about a Muslim crack-cocaine dealer, and Martin Soper in Twenty Twelve. He also appeared in Being April with Pauline Quirke playing Sinil.
On 15 October 2014, Ganatra appeared in an episode of Celebrity Squares[5]
EastEnders
Since 16 October 2007, Ganatra has played regular character Masood Ahmed in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.He also appears in the 2010 spin-off series EastEnders: E20.
Ganatra won 'Best Onscreen Partnership' with Nina Wadia at the 2009 British Soap Awards. Ganatra was also nominated for "Best Actor" at the 2010 British Soap Awards.
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