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EastEnders star looks completely unrecognisable after quitting soap
EASTENDERS star Rukku Nahar looks unrecognisable since quitting the soap.
The actress – who played Habiba Ahmed until 2020 – has shown off a completely transformed look on her Instagram account.
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Posing on holiday, the star looks completely different from her character Habiba with glam makeup.
Actress Rukku left EastEnders in the back of a cab in the middle of an episode.
The farewell scene is said to be a disappointing way to leave the soap – as it often goes under the radar and lacks the exciting “duff duff” moment.
And Rukku appeared to agree with a fan who said: “Wait, was that really Habiba’s exit?
“God, what a disappointment. I love Rukku Nahar. Habiba had so much unexplored potential.”
Another added: “Nahh, Habiba’s character was so underused, defo deserved more.”
Rukku also posted on Instagram, telling fans: “Getting a lot of messages asking if I’m going to another soap..
“No, I literally decided to leave Enders because I don’t want to go on soaps anymore lol. I’m all soaped out.”
It seems she’s had a change of heart since paying an emotional tribute to the soap when her exit scene aired.
She wrote on Instagram: “BYE BYE HABIBA, thank you @bbceastenders for welcoming me into one of the biggest soaps in the country!
“I’ve learnt so much in the last two years and I’m grateful to have made friendships for life. End of a chapter, onto the next one.”
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Rukku left EastEnders after making her on-screen debut in February 2019 as one of Masood Ahmed’s troublesome nieces.
After hearing Masood wanted to give up his part of Walford East before he left, Habiba and Iqra were able to persuade Masood to let them look after his half of the company with their devious tricks.
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The actress’s biggest storyline saw her character become involved with Jags Panesar – eventually falling pregnant with his baby.
She gave birth off-screen after Jags was killed off in prison.
