East Enders actress Rakhee Thakrar is currently 39 years old. She was born on February 29, 1984.
Advertisement
About Rakhee Thakrar
Rakhee Thakrar is an English actress celebrated for her diverse roles across television, radio, and audio dramas.
Notably, she mesmerized audiences as Shabnam Masood in EastEnders (2014–2016) and portrayed Emily Sands in Sex Education (2019–2023). Thakrar’s voice extends into audio dramas, where she brings Bliss to life in Doctor Who: The Time War series.

Photo Credit: Radio Times
Her journey began in 2004 with the role of Roopa Chauhan in the radio drama Silver Street, continuing until 2010.
Advertisement
Thakrar’s TV debut in 2006 with Banglatown Banquet paved the way for appearances in Doctors, Holby City, and Peep Show, as well as a lead role in the British-Asian drama Cloud 9.
In a unique fusion of journalism and acting, Thakrar participated in the Leicester Mercury’s Pathfinder scheme in 2006, contributing insightful articles on diverse topics.
From the influence of Bollywood in Leicester to the peculiar experiences of February 29 births, Thakrar’s multifaceted career continues to captivate audiences.


Leave a Reply