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EastEnders unveils its first ever Sikh family

Meet the Panesars, a British Asian family of the Sikh faith who will arrive in Walford in the coming weeks.

British soap EastEnders on Wednesday (21) announced that the Panesar brothers - Vinny, Kheerat and Jags -- will soon settle into Albert Square life and they could spell trouble for another family.


Although the three brothers are very different, they could be a "force to be reckoned with" when they are together.

Actors Jaz Deol, Amar Adatia and Shiv Jalota will be essaying the roles of the three brothers.

Deol, who plays Kheerat, said: "I’m very proud and excited to be joining such an iconic show and bringing to life a character that is a reflection of the cultural background that I and many others come from in today’s modern Britain. I can’t wait to get started and for viewers to meet the Panesars."

Adatia will take on the role of Jags, and the actor said it was "pretty amazing" to be part of the show.

The role of the youngest brother will be essayed by Jalota.

On playing the role of Vinny, the actor said: "It still hasn’t sunk in that I’m going to be on EastEnders. As a young boy, I remember being introduced to the Masood family and thinking there are people like me on television. To be part of that next generation of people representing my identity is a blessing. I couldn’t be more excited."

On the new arrivals, executive producer Jon Sen said: “The Panesar family are set arrive this autumn and will bring their own unique blend of charm and chaos onto the Square.

“A British Asian family of Punjabi Sikh heritage, Kheerat, Jags and Vinny are three very different brothers who turn up in Walford looking to settle a score - however, fate quickly takes a hand and they find themselves staying for good. We’re thrilled to be introducing this vibrant new family to Walford and to be sharing their stories.”

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