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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jenny Garnsworthy

EastEnders character diagnosed with epilepsy in storyline that will ‘bring condition out of the shadows’

A new storyline on the BBC’s long-running soap EastEnders will see character Davinder "Nugget" Gulati, portrayed by Juhaim Rasul Choudhury, diagnosed with epilepsy.

The plot aims to shed light on the neurological disorder, with producers collaborating closely with the Epilepsy Society to ensure accuracy and sensitivity.

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