EastEnders’ Aaron Thiara Teases Dark Twist for ‘Desperate’ Ravi Gulati
Ravi’s Storyline Intensifies
EastEnders fans are bracing for a dramatic turn as Aaron Thiara hints at a major development for his character, Ravi Gulati. The actor revealed that the upcoming twist will unfold “next week,” plunging Ravi deeper into the web of criminal activity he’s been entangled in alongside Jack Branning.
Since his debut in 2022, Thiara’s Ravi has been at the center of some of the Square’s most gripping storylines, from drug operations to tense confrontations with longtime residents.
The Fallout from Zoe Slater’s Shooting
Viewers will recall Zoe Slater’s shocking return after two decades, culminating in her being shot by a stray bullet during a confrontation between Jack (Scott Maslen) and Ravi. The incident left Zoe hospitalized and set off a chain of events that put Ravi under immense pressure.
Jack pressured Ravi to hide the gun, and tensions escalated as Ravi juggled loyalty, survival, and his criminal undertakings. Thiara revealed that this mounting pressure is what drives Ravi to make increasingly desperate choices.
Aaron Thiara on Ravi: Not a Villain
Thiara praised the way the storyline was crafted, emphasizing that Ravi is complex and not purely villainous. “He doesn’t really want to be doing it,” Thiara said. “He might see himself as being good at doing it, but we saw a few months ago that Bernie Taylor had taken a lot of the money. So, he needed to make money quickly. Really, Bernie’s the villain here!”
The actor highlighted how Ravi is caught between conflicting pressures—from romantic relationships to criminal entanglements—making him a sympathetic figure despite his misdeeds.
A Dangerous Game with Jack Branning
Tensions between Ravi and Jack are escalating. After a street encounter, Ravi made a chilling threat to Jack over a gun and a large sum of cash, signaling that the situation could spiral into violence.
Jack responded with equal intensity: “If I get done for this, I’m taking you down with me Ravi, so don’t be stupid.” Ravi, five steps ahead, warned back: “Don’t you be stupid Jack. You’re the one who should be scared of prison. So, what’s it going to be?”
Fans on Reddit have already begun speculating about who might die in the upcoming episodes, with many predicting Ravi as the likely casualty given Jack’s long history on the show.
What’s Next for Ravi?
Thiara confirmed that fans won’t have to wait long to see how Ravi navigates this desperate situation. With opportunities and dangers colliding, his choices in the coming week could have life-or-death consequences.
EastEnders viewers are in for a tense few episodes as Ravi’s storyline reaches a critical juncture, testing loyalty, cunning, and survival.
Conclusion
Aaron Thiara’s Ravi Gulati continues to prove that he’s one of EastEnders’ most compelling characters. As his storyline with Jack Branning intensifies, fans can expect suspense, drama, and perhaps shocking consequences in the weeks ahead.