September 3rd 2024.
Shobna Gulati, a former star of the popular television show Coronation Street, has recently shared a photo on social media that has fans in awe. The 58-year-old actress, who played the role of Sunita Alahan on the show from 2001 to 2013, looks completely different from her on-screen character in the picture. She has also been making headlines for being appointed an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours and serving as the Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester since 2015.
Shobna first gained recognition after her role as the ditzy Anita on Victoria Wood's sitcom Dinnerladies in 1998. She then briefly appeared on EastEnders before landing two long-term roles on Coronation Street, first as Sunita Parekh and then as Sunita Alahan. During her time on the show, her character went through many challenges, including recovering from an aneurysm and brain tumour, having her identity stolen by mad Maya Sharma, and marrying Dev Alahan, with whom she had twins, Asha and Aadi.
Aside from her successful run on Coronation Street, Shobna also starred in BBC's Dinnerladies, alongside Corrie icons Anne Reid and Thelma Barlow. Her character Sunita has become a fan favorite on the show and is greatly missed on the cobbles. She faced near-death experiences on multiple occasions, including being trapped under a paving slab during the tram crash in 2010 and being left for dead by Karl Munro in a burning cellar in 2013.
Despite her character's tragic end, Shobna has continued to thrive in her career, taking on new roles such as the hit musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie. And now, 11 years after her exit from Coronation Street, she has surprised fans by embracing her natural silver hair color. In a post on social media, she proudly showed off her silver locks and expressed her happiness with her decision to go grey, despite receiving criticism from some who believed she should dye her hair back to its dark brown color.
Shobna revealed that she feels better without the constant upkeep of dyeing her roots every two weeks and is happy to avoid harsh chemicals and color-protecting shampoos. She has received support from her former co-stars, including Catherine Tyldesley and Hayley Tamaddon, who have commented on her stunning new look.
If you're a fan of soaps and want to stay updated on all the latest gossip, including shocking EastEnders spoilers and updates on Coronation Street and Emmerdale, join the community on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps group. You'll have access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. And if you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, you can share them by emailing the team.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on Shobna's new look and her successful career since her time on Coronation Street. Leave a comment below and stay tuned to our homepage for all things soaps.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
