Quick Facts
Born:
1984-02-29
Birthplace:
Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK
Credits:
26 Total Roles
Rakhee Thakrar
Acting
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Biography
Rakhee Thakrar (born 29 February 1984) is an English actress. She is known for portraying the roles of Shabnam Masood in the long-running BBC One soap opera EastEnders (2014–2016) and Emily Sands in the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education (2019–present). She also plays the Eighth Doctor's companion, Bliss in Big Finish's Doctor Who: The Time War audio dramas.
Known For
Sex Education
Emily Sands
Wonka
Lottie Bell
Peep Show
Waitress
Page Eight
Muna Hammami
Criminal: UK
Nasreen Shah
Summerland
Mrs. Evans
Karen Pirie
Bel Richmond
DCI Banks
Lab Assistant
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mouse! MOVIE | Priya |
| 2025 | I, Jack Wright TV | Laura Johnstone |
| 2025 | September Says MOVIE | Sheela |
| 2024 | Spirit of Place MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Finders Keepers TV | DS Doyle |
| 2023 | Wonka MOVIE | Lottie Bell |
| 2023 | My Happy Ending MOVIE | Imaan |
| 2022 | Karen Pirie TV | Bel Richmond |
| 2022 | Rules of the Game TV | Maya Benshaw |
| 2021 | The Girl Before TV | Mia |