London, Dec. 16 (ANI): Nina Wadia, who stars as Zainab Masood in 'Eastenders,' has quit the British soap opera after being in the show for 5 years, it has been revealed.
The Indian-origin actress and comedienne has been at the centre of some of the series' biggest storylines.
Her popularity was sealed in 2009, when she won Best Comedy Performance and Best Partnership at the British Soap Awards with Nitin Ganatra, who plays her on-screen husband Masood.
She will film her exit over the next few weeks but her character is not expected to be killed off. Masood, son Tamwar and her brother-in-law AJ are all staying put.
"Playing Zainab has been a gift and a privilege," the Daily Star quoted her as saying.
"I'll always be hugely proud of the -talented friends I've worked with and I'm so grateful for the special bond with our audience who watch, care and talk to us every day.
"We're a family of -millions. Letting go of something you love is never easy but the time has come to move on and every ending brings a new beginning. Here's to future loves," she said.
She arrived in the series in 2007, as Zainab the new owner of the post office with daughter Shabnam. She was later joined by Masood and her two sons. (ANI)
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