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Iqra Ahmed
Iqra Ahmed is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Priya Davdra. Davdra's casting as Iqra was announced on 20 December 2018, along with that of Habiba. Both characters were called feisty and the BBC stated that they would both make an impact on Walford. Iqra is the elder sister of Habiba, and is described as "no-nonsense, bold and intelligent". Iqra makes her first appearance in episode 5871, originally broadcast on 19 February 2019. Alongside sister Habiba Ahmed (Rukku Nahar), Iqra is introduced as a relative of established character Masood Ahmed (Nitin Ganatra). Iqra's final appearance aired on 3 January 2022.
Iqra's initial storylines revolve around taking over the local restaurant with Habiba and exposing family friend Adam Bateman (Stephen Rahman-Hughes) for cheating on his partner, Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) but as senior executive producer Kate Oates developed her character, her later storylines have involved coming out as a lesbian to her family and local residents, the introduction of her long-term girlfriend Ash Kaur (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha), her and Ash's eventual breakup and forming a relationship with Mila Marwa (Ruhtxjiaïh Bèllènéa). Iqra has been praised by the media for being the first Muslim lesbian to be featured on EastEnders.
Davdra's casting and details surrounding the character were announced on 20 December 2018. The role of Iqra marks Davdra's television debut. Her prior roles include a film, short films, advertisements and a voiceover on a video game. After the announcement of her casting, Davdra confirmed on Instagram that the characters would begin appearing on the series from February 2019. She voiced her excitement at being able to join the soap due to enjoying it in her youth, as well as wanting to see the viewers' reaction to Iqra.
The BBC described Iqra as "no-nonsense, bold and intelligent" and added that "she arrives in Walford with a clear goal but she soon learns that life in the Square is never simple, especially when her sister is involved." Aidan Milan of Metro wrote that Iqra would soon make an impression due to her bold and assertive qualities. Senior executive producer Kate Oates stated that the Ahmed sisters are "a force to be reckoned with". She hinted that they would be a "nightmare" for their relatives Mariam (Indira Joshi) and Arshad Ahmed (Madhav Sharma) as well as other characters on EastEnders.
Iqra is initially portrayed as heterosexual, with the media reporting a possible romance with Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami). However, throughout her first few weeks on the series, Iqra hints at a secret that could threaten her time in Walford. Then in a scene with Habiba, it is revealed that Iqra has run away from an arranged marriage. Habiba asks if she has met another man, to which Iqra comes out as lesbian by saying she has met a woman. An EastEnders source stated that Iqra had been "fighting to keep her sexuality quiet" but that the truth needed to emerge eventually. Later scenes see her come out to her grandparents, where she reveals her relationship with long-term girlfriend Ash Panesar (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha). When asked about the storyline, Davdra commented: "It was amazing. I think EastEnders has done amazing bringing this storyline out. I'm so proud to be presenting this storyline."
Iqra is the first lesbian Muslim to appear on EastEnders. In an episode broadcast on 18 February 2020, Iqra, Habiba and Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell) are the victims of an islamophobic attack. Iqra's religion is made a topic of conversation in the series, as Ash is a Sikh. The media reported that fans of the soap suspected that Ash's mother, Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal), would kill Iqra in an act of honour, due to the difference in religion, with Jessica Williams of the Daily Express stating "Iqra in danger as Suki plots dark revenge".
Iqra's sisterhood with Habiba has been a key relationship for her character since Iqra's introduction. Before their arrival on the programme, Habiba accompanied Iqra to run from their parents and Iqra's arranged marriage. Worried about being found, Iqra closes herself off, and Habiba encourages her to live her life to the fullest, stating "this is about us standing up for the lives we want to live". When Iqra comes out as lesbian to Habiba, she is initially shocked but supportive, and when Iqra wants to keep her sexuality a secret, Habiba covers for her with Mariam and Arshad.
Iqra's relationship with Ash begins exploration on 29 August 2019 when Iqra introduces her to Mariam and Arshad. It is explained that Iqra and Ash have been in a relationship since 2018, but were unable to be publicly together due to Iqra's arranged marriage. Initially, Iqra struggles to express her relationship with Ash in public due to not being open about her sexuality. Not wanting to upset Ash, Iqra pulls her in for a kiss in front of the residents. Later scenes see Iqra wanting to meet Ash's family, but Ash being secretive about them. Radio Times gave the couple the portmanteau "Ashra".
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Iqra Ahmed
Iqra Ahmed is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Priya Davdra. Davdra's casting as Iqra was announced on 20 December 2018, along with that of Habiba. Both characters were called feisty and the BBC stated that they would both make an impact on Walford. Iqra is the elder sister of Habiba, and is described as "no-nonsense, bold and intelligent". Iqra makes her first appearance in episode 5871, originally broadcast on 19 February 2019. Alongside sister Habiba Ahmed (Rukku Nahar), Iqra is introduced as a relative of established character Masood Ahmed (Nitin Ganatra). Iqra's final appearance aired on 3 January 2022.
Iqra's initial storylines revolve around taking over the local restaurant with Habiba and exposing family friend Adam Bateman (Stephen Rahman-Hughes) for cheating on his partner, Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) but as senior executive producer Kate Oates developed her character, her later storylines have involved coming out as a lesbian to her family and local residents, the introduction of her long-term girlfriend Ash Kaur (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha), her and Ash's eventual breakup and forming a relationship with Mila Marwa (Ruhtxjiaïh Bèllènéa). Iqra has been praised by the media for being the first Muslim lesbian to be featured on EastEnders.
Davdra's casting and details surrounding the character were announced on 20 December 2018. The role of Iqra marks Davdra's television debut. Her prior roles include a film, short films, advertisements and a voiceover on a video game. After the announcement of her casting, Davdra confirmed on Instagram that the characters would begin appearing on the series from February 2019. She voiced her excitement at being able to join the soap due to enjoying it in her youth, as well as wanting to see the viewers' reaction to Iqra.
The BBC described Iqra as "no-nonsense, bold and intelligent" and added that "she arrives in Walford with a clear goal but she soon learns that life in the Square is never simple, especially when her sister is involved." Aidan Milan of Metro wrote that Iqra would soon make an impression due to her bold and assertive qualities. Senior executive producer Kate Oates stated that the Ahmed sisters are "a force to be reckoned with". She hinted that they would be a "nightmare" for their relatives Mariam (Indira Joshi) and Arshad Ahmed (Madhav Sharma) as well as other characters on EastEnders.
Iqra is initially portrayed as heterosexual, with the media reporting a possible romance with Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami). However, throughout her first few weeks on the series, Iqra hints at a secret that could threaten her time in Walford. Then in a scene with Habiba, it is revealed that Iqra has run away from an arranged marriage. Habiba asks if she has met another man, to which Iqra comes out as lesbian by saying she has met a woman. An EastEnders source stated that Iqra had been "fighting to keep her sexuality quiet" but that the truth needed to emerge eventually. Later scenes see her come out to her grandparents, where she reveals her relationship with long-term girlfriend Ash Panesar (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha). When asked about the storyline, Davdra commented: "It was amazing. I think EastEnders has done amazing bringing this storyline out. I'm so proud to be presenting this storyline."
Iqra is the first lesbian Muslim to appear on EastEnders. In an episode broadcast on 18 February 2020, Iqra, Habiba and Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell) are the victims of an islamophobic attack. Iqra's religion is made a topic of conversation in the series, as Ash is a Sikh. The media reported that fans of the soap suspected that Ash's mother, Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal), would kill Iqra in an act of honour, due to the difference in religion, with Jessica Williams of the Daily Express stating "Iqra in danger as Suki plots dark revenge".
Iqra's sisterhood with Habiba has been a key relationship for her character since Iqra's introduction. Before their arrival on the programme, Habiba accompanied Iqra to run from their parents and Iqra's arranged marriage. Worried about being found, Iqra closes herself off, and Habiba encourages her to live her life to the fullest, stating "this is about us standing up for the lives we want to live". When Iqra comes out as lesbian to Habiba, she is initially shocked but supportive, and when Iqra wants to keep her sexuality a secret, Habiba covers for her with Mariam and Arshad.
Iqra's relationship with Ash begins exploration on 29 August 2019 when Iqra introduces her to Mariam and Arshad. It is explained that Iqra and Ash have been in a relationship since 2018, but were unable to be publicly together due to Iqra's arranged marriage. Initially, Iqra struggles to express her relationship with Ash in public due to not being open about her sexuality. Not wanting to upset Ash, Iqra pulls her in for a kiss in front of the residents. Later scenes see Iqra wanting to meet Ash's family, but Ash being secretive about them. Radio Times gave the couple the portmanteau "Ashra".