Nita Mistry, the Mumbai-born widow, brought a fresh energy to Walford when she arrived in November 2001 with her son Anish. Setting up camp at the Minute Mart, Nita quickly became a part of the Community Theatre scene, where she met and eventually started dating Robbie Jackson. Their budding romance…

Tiffany Dawn Mitchell (née Raymond) burst onto the scene in January 1995 to visit her friend Bianca Jackson. Almost immediately, she snagged a job as a barmaid at The Queen Victoria pub. Sparks flew between Tiffany and landlord Grant Mitchell, leading to a passionate fling. The drama escalated when Tiffany…

Luisa di Marco first appeared in Albert Square with her husband, Bruno, during the heart-wrenching funeral of their son, Giuseppe di Marco. Devastated by his death, Luisa and Bruno moved in with Giuseppe’s widow, Rosa di Marco, and her family. They were incredibly proud of their Italian ancestry, even though…

Bruno di Marco made his entrance in Albert Square alongside his wife, Luisa, at the heart-wrenching funeral of their son, Giuseppe di Marco. Devastated by the loss, they moved in with Giuseppe’s widow, Rosa di Marco, and her family. Proud of their Italian heritage, despite having spent most of their…

Ruth Fowler, hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, brought a blend of charm and drama to Albert Square. Coming from a strict Presbyterian family led by her minister father, Hugh Aitken, Ruth escaped to London with her friend Anna, seeking freedom from her father’s ideals. Tragedy struck when Anna contracted HIV, and…

Saskia Duncan crashed onto the EastEnders scene in December 1998, determined to rekindle her obsessive relationship with e20 club owner Steve Owen. Steve, however, was less than thrilled to see her, making it clear he didn’t want her around. Undeterred, Saskia stalked him relentlessly, even meddling in his budding romance…

George Palmer, the quintessential East End crime boss, made his mark in Walford with his shady dealings and charm. Owner of an illegal gambling den and money laundering operation disguised as a members-only club, The Market Cellar, George quickly ruffled feathers, especially those of Peggy Mitchell. Initially, Peggy tried to…

Sanjay Kapoor made his first appearance in Albert Square in February 1993, introduced as a friend of market inspector Richard Cole. He quickly secured a market pitch for his clothing stall, much to the dismay of its previous owner, Rachel Kominski. Sanjay, a Hindu, arrived just in time for his…

WHO? Name: Gita KapoorFirst Appeared: 18th February 1985Last Appeared: 24th September 1998Played by: Shobu Kapoor Gita Kapoor arrived in Albert Square in February 1993, heavily pregnant and ready to start a new chapter with her husband, Sanjay. Sanjay’s business ventures had failed spectacularly, forcing Gita to live with her sister,…