Nina Wadia
Actress
57 years (Dec 18, 1968)Chingford, Essex, England, UK
Nina Wadia is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. The career now covers more than 32 years. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Aladdin' (Zulla). 'The Sandman' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Nina Wadia
Actress
Nina Wadia is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. The career now covers more than 32 years. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Aladdin' (Zulla). 'The Sandman' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
26 Movies
Plays Zulla
Aladdin
2019
Plays Patmore / Mrs Kapoor (voice)
The Queen's Corgi
2019
Plays Bus Conductress
A Street Cat Named Bob
2016
Plays Hospital Receptionist
Code 46
2003
Plays Megan
Repeat
2021
Plays Anika
A Christmas Gift from Bob
2020
Plays Housekeeper
I Can't Think Straight
2008
Plays Zainab Masood
East Street
2010
Plays Mum
Bunnyhood
2024
Plays Bebo M. Malhotra
Namastey London
2007
Plays Lakhwinder
KAUR
2022
Plays Mrs. Tanner
The Stranger in Our Bed
2022
Plays Becky Dubar
Followers
2022
Plays Pat
Keith Lemon: The Film
2012
Plays Neena
White Teeth
2002
Plays Sister Constance
Such a Long Journey
1998
Plays Lucy
Strangeways Here We Come
2018
Plays Headmistress
Bonus Track
2024
Plays Mum
Bad Indian - the Villain Origin Story
2023
Plays Baggy's Ex 2
Offending Angels
2002
Plays Khadija
Finding Fatimah
2017
Plays Dolly Kotwal
Sixth Happiness
1998
Plays Seema
Amar Akbar & Tony
2015
43 TV Shows
Plays Zainab Masood
EastEnders
1985
Plays Narrator
Tweedy & Fluff
2023
Plays Mrs. Hussein
Still Open All Hours
2014
Plays Rupinder
All About Me
2002
Plays Maggie
Perfect World
2000
Plays Fate Mother
The Sandman
2022
Plays Saira
Coconut
2017
Plays Joy
Danny and Mick
2019
Plays Venisha Gupta
Origin
2018
Plays Shanthi
The Outlaws
2021
Plays Bushra Khan
Count Abdulla
2023
Plays Yasmine
Isolation Stories
2020
Plays Science Teacher
An Angel For May
2002
Plays Laura
The Fortune
2026
Plays Neena
White Teeth
2002
Plays Anna Masani
Death in Paradise
2011
Plays Heather
Newark, Newark
2022
Plays Dr Anita Rhys Evans
Too Close
2021
Plays Death
Maxxx
2020
Plays Mrs Penhaligon
Hetty Feather
2015
Plays Meg
Trollied
2011
Plays Anwar's Mum
Skins
2007
Plays Roshni Mehta
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Mina Kavia
The Bill
1984
Plays Zainab Masood
EastEnders: E20
2010
Plays Nanni
Kiva Can Do
2016
Plays Ethelbert (voice)
Ethelbert the Tiger
2005
Plays Barbara Boxhall
The Sunshine Murders
2025
Plays Waitress
The Strangerers
2000
Plays Molly (voice)
Rhyme Time Town
2020
Latest Trailers
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Bonus Track
Full Filmography
The Fortune
Laura · 4 episodes
2026–
Touché
Bhajan
2026
Play for Today
Heather
2025Season 1
The Sunshine Murders
Barbara Boxhall
2025Season 1
The Sandman
Fate Mother
2025Season 2
Bonus Track
Headmistress
2024
Midsomer Murders
Medora Salt
2024Season 23
Bunnyhood
Mum
2024
Bad Indian - the Villain Origin Story
Mum
2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nina Wadia and where are they from?
Nina Wadia is 57 years old, born on December 18, 1968 in Chingford, Essex, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Nina Wadia?
Nina Wadia is best known for roles in Aladdin, Bend It Like Beckham, A Street Cat Named Bob.
How many movies has Nina Wadia been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Nina Wadia has appeared in 26 movies and 41 TV shows.
What was Nina Wadia's first movie?
The career of Nina Wadia began with What Do You Call an Indian Woman Who's Funny? (1994).
What is Nina Wadia's most recent movie or series?
Nina Wadia's most recent release is The Fortune, which premiered on June 2, 2026.
What TV shows has Nina Wadia appeared in?
On television, Nina Wadia has appeared in Doctor Who, The Sandman, Skins, Midsomer Murders.
Nina Wadia
1968-12-18 · Chingford, Essex, England, UK
Nina Wadia is a British actress. She is known for portraying Zainab Masood in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, Aunty Noor in Citizen Khan, Mrs Hussein in the BBC comedy Still Open All Hours and for starring in the BBC Two sketch show Goodness Gracious Me