EastEnders spoilers: Albert Square favourite to RETURN just one year after star left soap
EASTENDERS fans will see the return of a very familiar face in upcoming scenes, it has been confirmed tonight.
EastEnders spoilers Masood Ahmed Nitin Ganatra BBC
Masood leaves the EastEnders square
Masood Ahmed (played by Nitin Ganatra) is set to come back to Albert Square, less than a year after he was seen heading off to Pakistan.
The postman and his son Kamil (Arian Chikhlia) departed to reunite with his ex-wife Zainab (Nina Wadia), however he is back in Walford as he tries his best to settle in a couple of family members – who the audience have yet to meet.
The actor made his first appearance in the BBC’s long-running drama back in October 2007 before saying his farewell in November last year.
“It was a lovely surprise to be asked back to EastEnders so soon after I left,” the 50-year-old commented.
EastEnders spoilers: Masood Ahmed, played by Nitin Ganatra, is returning to the Square
EastEnders spoilers: Nitin Ganatra made his exit less than a year ago
It was a lovely surprise to be asked back to EastEnders so soon after I left
Nitin continued: “In fact I was bowled over. When I was told Masood has still much to give to the show and is missed by the audience, it was hard to refuse.
“It is with great pride that I will grow my Masood goaty once again to help create and base an extended family around him. Exciting days to come Walford with Masood back on the Square.”
As the head of the family, he became an instant hit with the audience. From his turbulent relationship with his former spouse, to the supportive father in Christian and Syed’s relationship as well as his daughter Shabnam’s still birth.
EastEnders spoilers: Masood Ahmed was last seen leaving for Pakistan with his son
Eastenders' Kim and Denise hold Masood captive
It’s fair to say things were never quiet for him but will this time be any different?
According to bosses, with extended family joining him, Masood will once again be at the heart of the family as well as the drama.
EastEnders continues Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.