Nina Wadia jokes about incest storyline for Enders
EastEnders star Nina Wadia has joked that newcomer to the series Marc Elliott should play her lover rather than her estranged son Syed.
Nitin Ganatra and Nina Wadia in their roles as Masood and Zainab.
The actress noted the small age difference between herself and Marc had prompted jokes on set about an incest plot.
“I’m not that much older than him and he’s playing a 24-year-old, I know I look old on screen but this is ridiculous! We’ve decided amongst ourselves that there should be an incest storyline at some point. We spread that rumour because it’s so hysterical. We have a laugh with that stuff. He’s so naughty because I just can’t stop laughing. We’re in so much trouble all the time. We’re uncontrollable.” she commented to Metro.co.uk
Marc arrives on screen next month to play Syed who will later be joined by his girlfriend, Amira, played by Bend It Like Beckham star Preeya Kalidas.
Wadia is well known for her role in the hit BBC sketch series Goodness Gracious Me which ended in 2001. She has been with EastEnders since 2007.
