viewers were left stunned after recognising Manpreet Sharma star Rebecca Sarker from a rival soap years ago.
The actress, who joined the Dales as the village doctor in 2018, quickly became a favourite among the ITV soap’s dedicated fanbase.
Manpreet has been at the centre of several major storylines, including failed romances and being the sister of serial killer Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu), ensuring her time in the village has been anything but dull.
Currently, she is embroiled in a plot involving a massive secret and blackmail by an unknown person. Before her role, Rebecca had parts in and Doctors, as well as minor roles in Holby City and a comedic turn in Twenty Twelve.
However, it’s her role in a rival soap from the 90s that has caused a stir among fans.
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Fans have spotted Manpreet star in a rival soap (Image: ITV)
Many were surprised to discover that Rebecca appeared in , playing Nita Desai on the ITV soap from 1999 to 2000. In her first acting role, she starred alongside her now co-star Chris Bisson, who played her on-screen brother Vikram Desai.
Vikram Desai, portrayed by Chris Bisson, made a splash on as Dev Alahan’s (Jimmi Harkishin) cousin, quickly becoming best friends with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) and romancing Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson).
His character faced a harrowing drug addiction before departing in 2002, reports Leeds Live.
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The pair previously appeared in Corrie (Image: Granada Television)
Meanwhile, Rebecca Sarker played Vikram’s sister Nita, who arrived shortly before him in 1999, managed the Corner Shop, and also had a fling with Steve. The revelation of Chris and Rebecca’s previous roles on has stunned fans online.
On an fan page, one viewer expressed surprise: “Just found out Jai and Manpreet were siblings when they appeared on ! I never knew they were in that many years ago!” Another added: “They say that you learn something new everyday.”
A third commented: “Didn’t know that. I knew Jai was in for good while vikram but I didn’t know Manpreet played his sister.” While another remarked on Rebecca’s unchanged appearance: “She looks exactly the same!”
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