Emmerdale newcomer Rik Makarem has admitted that he would like to become a permanent fixture on the ITV soap.

The 27-year-old actor will appear this Friday for the first time as factory boss Nikhil Sharma. He will be joined on screen by his brother Jai (Chris Bisson) and sister Priya (Effie Woods) pictured above.

Makarem told the Glasgow Sunday Mail: “I’m contracted until the new year but I am hoping the Sharmas are here to stay. It would be great if they became permanent fixtures.”

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Emmerdale is expanding and in the coming months expect to see three new faces hitting your screens.

Coronation Street’s Chris Bisson, Torchwood’s Rik Makarem and Hollyoaks: In The City’s Effie Woods will join the soap as a trio of entrepreneurial siblings, Jai, Nikhil and Priya Sharma, planning to manage the new local confectionery factory.

Speaking of joining the ITV soap, Bisson said: “Jai is a bit of a charmer and has an eye for the ladies but he’s also a hard worker with a good business mind. I’m delighted to be joining Emmerdale at a time when the show is going from strength to strength. I can’t wait to get started.”

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