Junade Khan, the actor portraying Idris Nazir on Coronation Street, has a rich television history that includes roles in Game of Thrones, Hollyoaks, and Emmerdale. Since his debut on the ITV soap in May, Khan's character has been central to major storylines, including a relationship with Leanne Battersby and business dealings with Brody Michaelis.
Idris Nazir's Recent Storylines
In recent episodes, Idris has faced backlash after Abi Webster discovered he was her landlord and had been ignoring her calls. The situation escalated when black mould was found in young Alfie's bedroom, leading to an urgent hospital visit. These developments have put Idris firmly in the spotlight on the cobbles.
Junade Khan's Previous TV Roles
Before Coronation Street, Khan appeared as a Dothraki Bloodrider in three episodes of HBO's Game of Thrones in 2016. He shared behind-the-scenes photos from the set on social media. Other notable roles include Ash Roy in Hollyoaks (2008-2009), DS Khan in BBC's Better, and DS Matthews in Emmerdale last year.
Family and Personal Life
Khan is married to Gem, a presenter and singer, and they run PopGems Academy, a performing arts school. The couple has two children, Alara-Star and Pacino, who are both child actors. Alara-Star worked with Angelina Jolie in the film Anxious People and appeared in a Ridley Scott film, while Pacino has been in a Marvel film and Waffle the Wonder Dog. Khan shared that his mother and mother-in-law are avid Coronation Street viewers and were excited about his role.
Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV and ITVX.
