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At age 16, Chowdhry made his acting debut in the 1988 film, ''[[Madame Sousatzka]]'' with [[Shabana Azmi]] and [[Shirley MacLaine]].<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/> |
At age 16, Chowdhry made his acting debut in the 1988 film, ''[[Madame Sousatzka]]'' with [[Shabana Azmi]] and [[Shirley MacLaine]].<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/> |
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His next major role was as I.T. teacher Kurt McKenna in the successful comedy show ''[[Teachers (British TV series)|Teachers]]'' in 2001–2003,<ref name="Teachers"> |
His next major role was as I.T. teacher Kurt McKenna in the successful comedy show ''[[Teachers (British TV series)|Teachers]]'' in 2001–2003,<ref name="Teachers">{{Cite web |url= http://www.channel4.com/programmes/teachers/episode-guide/series-3/episode-1#Cast |
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|title = Teachers | website= channel4.com | publisher= Channel4}}</ref> and is also well known for playing PC Sanjay Singh in ''[[Dalziel and Pascoe (TV series)|Dalziel and Pascoe]]''. He also appeared as a possible rapist in ''[[Judge John Deed]]''. |
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Chowdhry appeared in ''[[Waking the Dead (TV series)|Waking The Dead]]'', Series 3, Episode 3, entitled "Breaking Glass", opposite [[Trevor Eve]] and [[Sue Johnston]]. In the episode, he portrays the psychologically affected "Rainman". He then starred in the [[Channel 4]] drama series ''[[NY-LON]]'' as Raph.<ref name="Navin Chowdhry- Channel 4 Interview |
Chowdhry appeared in ''[[Waking the Dead (TV series)|Waking The Dead]]'', Series 3, Episode 3, entitled "Breaking Glass", opposite [[Trevor Eve]] and [[Sue Johnston]]. In the episode, he portrays the psychologically affected "Rainman". He then starred in the [[Channel 4]] drama series ''[[NY-LON]]'' as Raph.<ref name="Navin Chowdhry- Channel 4 Interview"/> |
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As of September 2022 Navin made his debut in Eastenders as Nish Panesar. |
As of September 2022 Navin made his debut in Eastenders as Nish Panesar.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20050910163757/http://www.channel4.com/community/showcards/N/NYLON.html|title = Navin Chowdhry who plays Raph in the trans-atlantic drama NY-LON joined us for a webchat after the show | website= NY-LON- Channel4.com | date= 28 October 2004}}</ref> |
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On 30 October 2005, he appeared on stage at the [[Old Vic]] theatre in [[London]] in the one-night play ''[[Night Sky (play)|Night Sky]]'' alongside [[Christopher Eccleston]], [[Bruno Langley]], [[David Warner (actor)|David Warner]], [[Saffron Burrows]] and [[David Baddiel]]. In 2005 he made a guest appearance in ''[[Doctor Who]]'', then starring [[Christopher Eccleston]] as [[Ninth Doctor|the Doctor]]. In 2006, he appeared in the BBC Three drama series ''[[Sinchronicity]]'', playing Mani. |
On 30 October 2005, he appeared on stage at the [[Old Vic]] theatre in [[London]] in the one-night play ''[[Night Sky (play)|Night Sky]]'' alongside [[Christopher Eccleston]], [[Bruno Langley]], [[David Warner (actor)|David Warner]], [[Saffron Burrows]] and [[David Baddiel]]. In 2005 he made a guest appearance in ''[[Doctor Who]]'', then starring [[Christopher Eccleston]] as [[Ninth Doctor|the Doctor]]. In 2006, he appeared in the BBC Three drama series ''[[Sinchronicity]]'', playing Mani. |
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In 2009, he appeared in two episodes of the [[Channel 4]] series ''[[Free Agents]]'' and featured in ''[[Skellig (film)|Skellig]]''. In 2010, he starred in the BBC television pilot ''[[Reunited (TV pilot)|Reunited]]'', playing Danny.<ref name="Telegraph.co.uk "> |
In 2009, he appeared in two episodes of the [[Channel 4]] series ''[[Free Agents]]'' and featured in ''[[Skellig (film)|Skellig]]''. In 2010, he starred in the BBC television pilot ''[[Reunited (TV pilot)|Reunited]]'', playing Danny.<ref name="Telegraph.co.uk "> |
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{{Cite news | last=Pettie | first= Andrew |url= https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/7864208/Reunited-with-the-type-of-long-lost-friends-youd-rather-leave-behind-review.html |title = Reunited: with the type of long-lost friends you’d rather leave behind, review | work= Daily Telegraph| date= 30 June 2010 |access-date= 18 July 2010}}</ref> |
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Chowdhry has also produced projects such as the award-winning short film "This Bastard Business" and a short play entitled ''Mashed''.<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/> |
Chowdhry has also produced projects such as the award-winning short film "This Bastard Business" and a short play entitled ''Mashed''.<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/> |
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Chowdhry portrayed Nodin Chavdri in the 2017 film ''[[Star Wars: The Last Jedi]]''. |
Chowdhry portrayed Nodin Chavdri in the 2017 film ''[[Star Wars: The Last Jedi]]''. |
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In 2019, he appeared in Sarah Rutherford's play "The Girl Who Fell" at Trafalgar Studios.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://officiallondontheatre.com/news/claire-goose-navin-chowdhry-the-girl-who-fell/|title = Claire Goose and Navin Chowdhry announced for the Girl Who Fell}}</ref> |
In 2019, he appeared in Sarah Rutherford's play "The Girl Who Fell" at Trafalgar Studios.<ref>{{Cite web | last=Cashell | first= Eleni |url=https://officiallondontheatre.com/news/claire-goose-navin-chowdhry-the-girl-who-fell/|title = Claire Goose and Navin Chowdhry announced for the Girl Who Fell | website= officiallondontheatre.com | date= 5 September 2019}}</ref> |
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In 2022, Chowdhry began playing the previously unseen and imprisoned [[Nish Panesar]] in ''EastEnders''. Nish, a manipulative psychopath, first appeared during the final stages of his 20-year prison sentence and was released shortly thereafter. |
In 2022, Chowdhry began playing the previously unseen and imprisoned [[Nish Panesar]] in ''EastEnders''. Nish, a manipulative psychopath, first appeared during the final stages of his 20-year prison sentence and was released shortly thereafter. |
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Occupation | Actor |
Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
Navin Chowdhry (born 1 January 1971)[1] is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Indra Ganesh in Doctor Who, Sunil Mitesh in The Job Lot and as Nish Panesar in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.
Early life
Chowdhry is of Indian origin. He was born and brought up in Bristol, England.[2] He is the son of Simi Chowdhry, a well-known female activist. In 1994, he graduated from Imperial College London, earning a 3-year degree in biochemistry with 2:1 honours.[3]
Career
At age 16, Chowdhry made his acting debut in the 1988 film, Madame Sousatzka with Shabana Azmi and Shirley MacLaine.[3]
His next major role was as I.T. teacher Kurt McKenna in the successful comedy show Teachers in 2001–2003,[2] and is also well known for playing PC Sanjay Singh in Dalziel and Pascoe. He also appeared as a possible rapist in Judge John Deed.
Chowdhry appeared in Waking The Dead, Series 3, Episode 3, entitled "Breaking Glass", opposite Trevor Eve and Sue Johnston. In the episode, he portrays the psychologically affected "Rainman". He then starred in the Channel 4 drama series NY-LON as Raph.[4]
As of September 2022 Navin made his debut in Eastenders as Nish Panesar.[5]
On 30 October 2005, he appeared on stage at the Old Vic theatre in London in the one-night play Night Sky alongside Christopher Eccleston, Bruno Langley, David Warner, Saffron Burrows and David Baddiel. In 2005 he made a guest appearance in Doctor Who, then starring Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor. In 2006, he appeared in the BBC Three drama series Sinchronicity, playing Mani.
In 2009, he appeared in two episodes of the Channel 4 series Free Agents and featured in Skellig. In 2010, he starred in the BBC television pilot Reunited, playing Danny.[6]
Chowdhry has also produced projects such as the award-winning short film "This Bastard Business" and a short play entitled Mashed.[3]
He played Anwar in the critically acclaimed 2015 BBC TV series Doctor Foster and in 2016 he played Sonny Desai in Series 18's first episode of Midsomer Murders.
Chowdhry portrayed Nodin Chavdri in the 2017 film Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
In 2019, he appeared in Sarah Rutherford's play "The Girl Who Fell" at Trafalgar Studios.[7]
In 2022, Chowdhry began playing the previously unseen and imprisoned Nish Panesar in EastEnders. Nish, a manipulative psychopath, first appeared during the final stages of his 20-year prison sentence and was released shortly thereafter.
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1988 | Madame Sousatzka | Manek Sen | |
1990 | King of the Wind | Agba | |
1993 | The Seventh Coin | Salim | |
1994 | The Dove's Lost Necklace | Hassan | |
1998 | Surviving Sabu | Amin | Short |
2000 | Skin Deep | Norman | TV film |
This Bastard Business | Vinod | Short | |
2001 | Landmark | Jaswinder | Short |
2002 | Bhangra Heads | Hari | TV film |
2004 | Seafood | Naveen | Short |
2005 | Red Mercury | Asif | |
2007 | A Chaat in the Park | Mahir | Short |
2008 | Ny-Lon | Raph | TV film |
2009 | Skellig' | Mr. Watson | TV film |
2010 | Reunited | Danny | TV film |
2015 | I Love NY | Ishan | |
2016 | Ferried | Ahmed | Short |
2017 | With Love from Calais | Nav | Short |
Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Resistance Cargo Pilot |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | London's Burning | Rasheed | 1 episode |
1994 | Schwarz greift ein | Rawi | Episode: "Blinde Wut" |
1995 | Crown Prosecutor | Raj Kapoor | 1 episode |
1996 | Casualty | Zaf | Episode: "Land of Hope" |
Gulliver's Travels | Prince Munodi | 1 episode | |
1997 | The Ruth Rendell Mysteries | Amal | Episode: "The Double" |
Insiders | Jonathan Mason | Episode: "Offending Behaviour" | |
Dalziel and Pascoe | PC Sanjay Singh | 4 episodes | |
2000 | City Central | Tim Anand | Episode: "History" |
2001 | Judge John Deed | Colin Gee | Episode: "Rough Justice" |
On A Life's Edge | Peter | TV short | |
2001-2003 | Teachers | Kurt McKenna | Series regular |
2002 | Animated Tales of the World | Pawel | Episode: "The Flower of Fern" |
2003 | Waking the Dead | Rainman | Episode: "Breaking Glass" |
2004 | NY-LON | Raph | Mini-series |
2005 | Doctor Who | Indra Ganesh | Episode: "Aliens of London" |
New Tricks | Sergeant Pushkar Guha | Episode: "Family Business" | |
The Golden Hour | Dr. Naz Osbourne | Mini-series | |
2006 | Sinchronicity | Mani | Series regular |
2009 | Free Agents | Raz | 2 episodes |
2010 | Five Days | DC Bilal Choudry | 2 episodes |
2011 | The Body Farm | Parvez Khan | 1 episode |
2012 | Mr Blue Sky | Rakesh Rathi | 3 episodes |
2012–2014 | A Touch of Cloth | DC Asap Qureshi | Series regular |
2013 | The Job Lot | Sunil Mitesh | 1 episode |
2014 | Babylon | Adeel | Mini-series |
2015 | Doctor Foster | Anwar | 3 episodes |
2016 | Midsomer Murders | Sonny Desai | Episode: "Habeas Corpus" |
2017 | The Replacement | Kieran | Mini-series |
The End of the F***ing World | Tony | Series regular | |
2018 | Next of Kin | Dr. Kareem Shirani | Series regular |
Our Girl | Inspector Chowdhrey | 4 episodes | |
2019 | Death in Paradise | Andy Spriggs | Episode: "Wish You Weren't Here" |
Thunderbirds Are Go | Cameron | Episode: "Chain Reaction" | |
2020 | McDonald & Dodds | Pete Wattal | Episode: "The Fall of the House of Crockett" |
Out of Her Mind | Steve | 2 episodes | |
2021 | Trying | Deven | Recurring role |
2022–present | EastEnders | Nish Panesar | Regular role |
References
- ^ Navin Chowdhry. Hollywood.com. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
- ^ a b "Teachers". channel4.com. Channel4.
- ^ a b c Navin Chowdhry plays Mani. BBC (11 July 2006).
- ^ "Navin Chowdhry who plays Raph in the trans-atlantic drama NY-LON joined us for a webchat after the show". NY-LON- Channel4.com. 28 October 2004.
- ^ Pettie, Andrew (30 June 2010). "Reunited: with the type of long-lost friends you'd rather leave behind, review". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- ^ Cashell, Eleni (5 September 2019). "Claire Goose and Navin Chowdhry announced for the Girl Who Fell". officiallondontheatre.com.