Masood Ahmed
The Alpha 'mail' of the Masood family, good-natured postman Masood spends much of his time smoothing over the problems caused by his wife, the formidable Zainab.
| Fact title | Fact data |
|---|---|
| First appearance: | 16th October 2007 |
| Address: | 41 Albert Square |
| Occupation: | Postman |
As well as his postal duties, Masood also co-runs Masala Masood, and was coaxed into buying the Argee Bhajee, which he promptly handed over to Tamwar. In spite - or as often because - of their business ventures, the Masood family frequently seem to be in debt. And even though his intentions are usually good, Masood often makes financial matters worse.
Calm down, Zee, let's talk about this...Masood Ahmed
- Personal habits: Gambling, Chews nails
- Favourite food: Chooza Palak, cheese and onion crisps
- Favourite drink: Orange juice with lemonade
- Hobbies: Cinema
- Dislikes: Rugby
He may sometimes stamp his foot, but with a hot-headed wife like Zainab, life is mostly a peace-keeping mission...
Indeed, the Masoods have had their fair share of drama while they've been on the Square. The entire family nearly burst at the seams as they struggled to deal with son Syed's homosexuality, Masood and Zainab later split, Masood getting together with best mate, Jane Beale, and Zainab taking up with the villainous Yusef who met his death after a heated battle in the burning B&B with Masood, Shortly after, Masood and Zainab got back together.
Nitin Ganatra
- Nitin was born in Kenya and came over to the UK when he was four years old.
- He studied Drama, Film and Television at Bristol University.
- Nitin is perhaps best known for playing Prince Pondicherry in the Tim Burton film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
- He also appeared in the Gurinder Chada film Bride and Prejudice as Mr Kholi.
- Recently, Nitin worked with Richard Gere on a film called The Hunting Party.
- He featured alongside former East Ender Pooja Shah in BBC Asian Network's daily soap Silver Street.
- His many TV appearances have included stints in Jane Hall, Holby City, The Bill, Being April and Rescue Me.
- At the British Soap Awards 2009, Nitin and his co-star Nina Wadia won the award for Best On Screen Partnership.
