Nikhil Sharma
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| Emmerdale character | |||||||||||||||||||
| Portrayed by | Rik Makarem | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | 2009–2013, 2015–2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
| First appearance | 11 September 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Last appearance | 19 February 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Introduced by |
Gavin Blyth (2009) Kate Oates (2015) |
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| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Occupation | Factory Manager (2009–13, 2015–16) Entrepreneur (2013–) |
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| Home | Toronto, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Father | Rishi Sharma |
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| Mother | Georgia Sharma |
| Brothers | Jai Sharma |
| Sisters | Priya Sharma |
| Wife | Genesis Walker (2013) |
| Daughters | Molly Sharma |
| Nephews | Archie Breckle |
| Nieces |
Mia Macey Amba Metcalfe Eliza Macey |
| First cousins | Anisha Sharma |
Nikhil Sharma is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Emmerdale, played by Rik Makarem. He made his first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 11 September 2009. Makarem's departure from the soap was announced on 16 May 2013, and Nikhil made his screen exit on 20 August 2013. Makarem reprised the role in September 2015 and Nikhil returned on 29 October 2015. However, it was confirmed that his return would only be temporary and departed on 19 February 2016.
On 21 July 2009, Kris Green of Digital Spy reported Emmerdale's' new series producer, Gavin Blyth, would be introducing a new family called the Sharmas as part of an ongoing overhaul of the show. The family, which consisted of three siblings, arrived in the village to manage a new confectionery factory. Of the siblings, Blyth said "The Sharmas are a young, contemporary family independent of their parents and will bring the factory into the heart of the village community. They will add real vitality to life in Emmerdale."Chris Bisson was cast as the eldest sibling, Jai, and Effie Woods was cast as the youngest sibling, Priya (later played by Fiona Wade).
Former Torchwood actor Makarem was cast in the role of the middle Sharma sibling, Nikhil. Makarem told Heather Greenway of the Sunday Mail that he could not speak when he learned he had gotten a role in Emmerdale. He explained the job was a dream come true as he and his family had grown up watching the soap. Makarem hoped the Sharma family would become permanent fixtures on Emmerdale, saying "I'm contracted until the new year but I am hoping the Sharmas are here to stay." Bisson, Makarem and Woods filmed their first scenes on the same day as their casting announcement. Makarem made his on screen debut as Nikhil on 11 September 2009.
"Nikhil comes across as being a little shy in social situations but he's very focused and determined as far as business is concerned. He tries to show off a steely exterior but it belies a soft centre. He's not so worldly-wise and can be quite gullible but when pushed he can easily demonstrate an iron backbone."
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