Shobu Kapoor

Shobu Kapoor is a British actress of Indian descent who portrayed Gita Kapoor in EastEnders from 1993 to 1998.

Shobu was the shortest member of the EastEnders' adult cast, of her time on the show, at just 4'10. She first worked with Sudha Bhuchar, who played her cheating sister Meena, on the Central TV Asian soap, Family Pride. She played Narseen Ali, who was in a constant state of mental breakdown after a disastrous marriage, providing Shobu's ability for nerve-wracking drama.

Shobu has also worked in theatre, appearing at the Bristol Old Vic and Theatre Royal, Stratford, and has played in various radio productions.