Syed Masood

Kalidas promises return will be exciting, emotional drama

The actress chats about her return to screen as Amira Masood

She fled Walford secretly pregnant and in tears at husband Syed’s revelation of an affair with Christian, but after 17 months away Amira will be back on tv screens in equally dramatic style, teases Preeya Kalidas.

Describing her return as ‘really exciting’ during a chat with BBC Asian Network, Kalidas revealed that her alter-ego gave birth to a daughter off-screen, but is being held prisoner in her £2 million home by her controlling father.

Submitted by admin on 9 August 2011 - 12:01am

Amira returns to Square-up to Syed

Preeya Kalidas will be reprising her role as Amira Masood

Preeya Kalidas will be stepping back into her role as Amira Masood later this year, it was announced in the Daily Mirror.

Amira was last seen fleeing Albert Square while secretly pregnant with Syed’s child, following revelations about his affair with Christian. Now, as her estranged husband and his partner organise their up-coming civil partnership, it is reported that Amira will be returning to Walford to put paid to those plans.

Submitted by admin on 11 July 2011 - 6:21pm

A chink in the armour?

Zainab lets her guard down momentarily with Syed. How will Christian react?

Masood and Zainab are trying to pretend that everything is ok infront of Tamwar. Zainab isn't feeling well but still goes to work at the Minute Mart. Syed arrives and, knowing that everything isn't ok with his parents, tries to suggest to Zainab that she and his father get some help but Zainab refuses forcing Syed to snap. Zainab starts to cry and for a moment they come together but Zainab pushes him away insisting she is fine. Christian is watching and thinks Zainab is being unfair to Syed, he interrupts them but is left hurt when Syed tells him to stay out of it.

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Submitted by admin on 15 May 2011 - 12:00am

Nina wants 'Chryed' wedding fireworks

Nina talks to Inside Soap about the possibility of a Chryed wedding

EastEnders actress Nina Wadia has revealed that she would love her character Zainab Masood to cause fireworks at son Syed's next wedding.

Reports earlier this month suggested that Syed could tie the knot again later this year after his boyfriend Christian Clarke proposes to him in upcoming scenes.

Speaking to Inside Soap about the possibility of a 'Chryed' wedding, Wadia said "I'd love for that to happen!

Submitted by admin on 28 April 2011 - 12:00am

Wadia: Homophobia 'hard to play'

Speaking to Inside Soap, Nina reveals what she hates the most about Zainab

EastEnders star Nina Wadia has revealed that she finds it tough to depict the homophobic views of her alter-ego Zainab Masood.

Zainab's son Syed is currently in a relationship with Christian Clarke, something Zainab takes a dim view of.

Speaking to Inside Soap, Wadia revealed: "Her homophobia is very hard to play, and it's the only thing I really hate about Zainab. As an actor, you worry that people out there might believe that you're like that in real life, and I am so not!

Submitted by admin on 27 April 2011 - 4:52pm

EastEnders to feature its first gay wedding

Ready the confetti - Christian and Syed look set to tie the knot later this year.

Christian Clarke will pop the question to partner Syed Masood next month, reports the Daily Mirror, setting the scene for the soap’s first gay wedding.

The paper reports that plans are underway for the Clarke-Masood nuptials, which could be Walford’s ‘biggest event of the summer.’

Bosses are reportedly hoping that the happy occasion will provide some welcome cheer after the record number of complaints received for this year’s Baby Swap storyline.

Submitted by admin on 11 April 2011 - 7:25pm

Syed's life hangs in the balance

Disaster strikes at the Argee Bhajee.

It's the night of Tamwar and Afia's Mangni (engagement party) and plans are in full swing.  Greg tries to fix the damage at the Argee Bhajee before that night's celebrations but he warns Masood the extension is dangerous and the restaurant should be closed until it has been repaired.  Masood foolishly decides to ignore his advice and go ahead with the party.

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Submitted by admin on 27 March 2011 - 1:00am

Nina: I miss scenes with my family

Nina talks about Zainab and Syed's rift in appearance on ITV's Loose Women

EastEnders actress Nina Wadia has admitted she misses filming scenes with screen son Marc Elliott.

Speaking on ’Loose Women’, the actress, who plays Zainab in the show, said that she misses working closely with Elliott, who plays her on-screen son Syed, since their characters fell out.

She said: "I do hope that Zainab learns a lesson at some point. I miss working with Marc."

Submitted by admin on 11 February 2011 - 1:00am

Partridge: Soap couple would make great dads

John Partridge waxes lyrical at the thought of Christian and Syed becoming parents

EastEnders star John Partridge reckons his character Christian Clarke and Syed Masood would make great fathers.

Viewers will see John’s character hatch a plan to get best friend Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons) pregnant.

John told Inside Soap magazine: "Christian and Syed [known together as Chryed to fans] would be amazing dads. They’re the perfect combination - you’ve got Syed for the sensible, moralistic stuff, and then there’s Christian for fashion and music!

Submitted by admin on 26 January 2011 - 1:00am

Gay surrogacy storyline planned?

Are Christian and Syed about to become Walford’s latest parents?

According to reports in the Mirror, EastEnders bosses are planning a controversial gay surrogacy storyline for 2011.

Christian Clarke and Syed Masood will ask unlikely prospective-surrogate Glenda Mitchell to help them become fathers by having their baby.

If rumours are true, it will be the first-ever "gay dad" storyline to feature in a British soap.

Submitted by admin on 2 January 2011 - 12:45pm