Get the latest gossip

Where BBC EastEnders' original Shabnam star Zahra Ahmadi is now


Zahra Ahmad, who played the original Shabnam Masood in EastEnders, is worlds away from her time on Albert Square, having since secured numerous TV gigs and a completely different look

Zahra Ahmad played the original Shabnam Masood in EastEnders from 2007 to 2008 (Image: BBC) Read MoreRelated Articles Secrets from The Traitors including how much stars get paid to two-drink rule Zahra's most recent appearance has been in BBC's drama series Beyond Paradise where she plays the role of DS Esther Williams and stars alongside Kris Marshall, Dylan Llewellyn and Felicity Montagu. Over 15 years later, Zahra looks unrecognisable as DS Esther Williams in Beyond Paradise (Image: BBC)Now, the TV star boasts a block fringe with her brunette locks typically pulled back in either a bun or French style plait.

Get the Android app

Or read this on OK! Magazine

Read more on:

Photo of BBC

BBC

Photo of star zahra ahmadi

star zahra ahmadi

Related news:

News photo

‘Fragile’ TV return; ‘special agreement’ with Stephen; BBC job blow: Inside Holly Willoughby’s fresh start after turbulent year

News photo

The Traitors star Zack 'upset' as he apologises to viewers for ‘ruining’ BBC show

News photo

Antiques Road Trip presenters are left gobsmacked as £8 damaged statue makes history on the BBC show with shocking sale price