Shobna Gulati

Shobna Gulati established herself as a television actor with her long-running role as Anita in Dinnerladies, appearing in all 16 episodes of the BBC sitcom. She gained widespread recognition for portraying Sunita Alahan on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2001 to 2013, a character involved in many key storylines. Beyond acting, Gulati also shared her insights as a panellist on the ITV talk show Loose Women. Her extensive TV career further includes appearances in dramas like Where the Heart Is and a recurring role as Ranvir Gulati in EastEnders.