Usha Gupta
played by Souad Faress
Description
Usha took a risk when she came to Ambridge against her parents' wishes, but her move from the city to the country has paid off. A level-headed and clever solicitor, she nevertheless has an unconventional side to her nature which she's been ablt indulge thanks to her relationship with motorcycling vicar Alan Franks. The shockwaves that this pairing caused were felt throughout the parish and all the way to the Bishop, but Usha has a tough enough skin to cope. Since becoming Mrs Franks she's made her mark on the Vicarage decor but had only limited success in persuading her husband to steer clear of his more adventurous pursuits.
Personal details
- Born 17 June 1962
- Address The Vicarage
- Status Married to Alan Franks
- Children None
- Occupation Solicitor
Most likely to say
"How about a nice weekend away in a luxury hotel?"
Likes and dislikes
Likes Salsa dancing, online poker, running
Dislikes Cooking, keeping house, camping
Highs and lows
High Her wedding in 2008
Low Suffering a series of attacks at the hands of racist thugs in 1995
Clips from the series
A date for Usha (2000)
Gets on with
- Ruth Archer
- Bert Fry (she has patience with his stories)
Doesn't get on with
- Shula Hebden Lloyd (Usha's never forgiven her for sleeping with Usha's former partner Richard Locke)
Family
Auntie Satya Khanna, parents in Wolverhampton
Messageboard
- New Family Trees
- Archers, Aldridges, Grundys and more. Interactive and informative
- The Actors A to Z
- More about the current cast
- Interactive Map
- Explore the locations of Ambridge and the Borsetshire countryside.
- The new Who's Who
- Essential – and fun – details of every current character.
- Timeline
- The key stories 1951 – 2006, plus photos and audio clips.
- Hill Climb Quiz
- Choose from tough or topical questions and help David feed his hungry sheep.