Aaliyah James
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Aaliyah James | |
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| Born | Aaliyah James 26 June 2000 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Television | Inside Man EastEnders |
Aaliyah James (born 26 June 2000) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Avani Nandra-Hart on the BBC soap opera EastEnders since 2023.
Aaliyah Laiqah James was born on 26 June 2000 in Greenwich, London, and was named after American singer and actress Aaliyah.[1][2] She studied drama for her GCSEs and was involved in productions with Old Vic New Voices and the Age Exchange Company.[3] In 2022, James made her television debut when she appeared in the BBC One crime drama Inside Man, portraying a train passenger in the programme's first episode.[4][5]
In October 2023, James joined the cast of the BBC soap opera EastEnders as Avani Nandra-Hart.[6] Her character is introduced alongside mother Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) as the secret daughter of Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) and sister of Davinder "Nugget" Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury).[7][8] Her storylines have included her reconciliation with her long-lost father, as well as her involvement in an underage relationship.[9][10][11]