Bhasker Patel looks completely different in a snap alongside his former Emmerdale co-star.
The actor, who starred as Rishi Sharma for 12 years until his character was suddenly killed off last year, reunited with soap star pal Liam Fox. Taking to Instagram, the 68-year-old shared a selfie alongside Liam, who played Dan Spencer from 2011 until 2023.
Bhasker looked unrecognisable in the snap as he sported a huge bushy beard – the complete opposite to Rishi’s clean-shaven look. Liam, 53, is now starring in the new theatre production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as Grandpa Potts,” reports OK!.
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Over on his Instagram, the actor revealed that he was “being looked after” by Bhasker in London while they prepare for the show. He wrote in the caption: “First day of rehearsals for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Tour tomorrow, being looked after in London for the duration by my mucka Bhasker Patel…
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He added: “Can’t wait to start and catch up with Jenny Gayner the pigeon lady! Exciting times ahead,” followed by a row of heart emojis.
Emmerdale fans were thrilled to see the reunion, with many commenting on the post. One person wrote: “Love the picture of U both and good luck for the tour and can’t wait for U 2 return 2 Emmerdale as Dan.”
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Another fan commented: “Wow that is a brilliant and terrific photo of you and Bhasker Patel there mate. Nice.” A third added: “Break a leg mate!”
Underneath Bhasker’s post, another shared: “Wow that is a brilliant and smashing photo of you and Liam Fox there buddy. You and Liam Fox really are both absolute Emmerdale legends there too mate.”
Bhasker bid farewell to the Dales following Rishi’s death in July 2023. Although the coroner confirmed that Rishi died after an accidental fall down the stairs, it was later revealed he wasn’t alone at the fatal moment.
His brother Amit (Anil Goutam) was at Holdgate Farm that day. Suspicions about Amit are beginning to grow, with Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) sharing his fears that Amit murdered Rishi.
Anil has hinted that Amit has secrets. He previously said: “So I guess he’s the sort of person who you’ve only seen one aspect of him and he has a side to him. He’s quite dark as he has a darker side to him, but not in his own mind. I don’t think [he sees it] in his own mind.”
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