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EastEnders Avani Nandra-Hart actress Aaliyah James' life off-screen away from BBC soap

EastEnders teen Avani Nandra-Hart is at the centre of a new storyline this week as her character gets into trouble with the police, but what do we know about actress Aaliyah James?

Avani lands in hot water after bunking off school with Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd) and Lily Slater (Lillia Turner), leading to an encounter with shady Marvin and his stash of illegal substances. Avani finds herself in trouble with the police in upcoming scenes of the BBC soap (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)Off-screen, actress Aaliyah James, actually 24, brings some levity to her role's predicament with a cheeky birthday nod to the age difference with her character. Aaliyah is nine years older than her character Avani (Image: No credit)She also shared her appreciation for the warm welcome she's received, saying, "I have found home in the supportiveness of the cast and crew and I'm very thankful to feel a part of the EastEnders family already."

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