Emmerdale actor Bhasker Patel is best known her his role as Rishi Sharma on the long-running ITV soap.
Rishi has become a firm favourite amongst fans since joining back in 2011. He is the ex-husband of Georgia Sharma, the father of Jai, Nikhil and Priya Sharma and grandfather of Mia, Archie, Molly, Amba and Eliza.
In recent scenes Sandra Flaherty has turned her sights to Rishi Sharma after hearing of his surprise windfall, in a bid to get her hands on some cash. It comes shortly after a small health mishap and the end of his marriage to Manpreet Sharma.
