Despite facing the end of his life, Nish Panesar shows no intention of making peace with his family. Instead, the EastEnders antagonist, played by Navin Chowdhry, appears determined to use his remaining time to continue manipulating those around him.
Nish, who has been diagnosed with viral myocarditis after contracting an infection, is in desperate need of a heart transplant. However, rather than focusing on reconciliation, he turns his attention to settling scores, with his son Vinny (Shiv Jalota) becoming the primary target of his latest scheme.
A Family Betrayal Unfolds
In upcoming episodes set to air next week, Nish discovers that Vinny has allied with his ex-wife Suki (Balvinder Sopal) in an attempt to take control of the Panesar family empire. Feeling betrayed, Nish quickly devises a plan to make his son pay, and it appears Vinny may be facing serious consequences—including the possibility of imprisonment.
Meanwhile, Suki and her partner Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) decide to throw a surprise birthday celebration for Vinny at The Prince Albert. Determined to shut Nish out, they make it clear that he is not welcome at the event. However, a shocking revelation soon changes everything.
Nish’s Dangerous Plot Takes Shape
Nish learns that undercover police are investigating the family’s chicken shop business, which has been hiding a dark secret. Seeing an opportunity, he formulates a strategy to use this information against Vinny. But just when he is about to execute his plan, an unexpected emotional moment intervenes.
Vinny, unaware of his father’s true intentions, reaches out with a heartfelt plea, asking Nish to attend his birthday party. In a rare moment of sentimentality, Nish appears to soften and seemingly puts his vendetta on hold. However, the night is far from over.
A Birthday Celebration Turns Tense
As Vinny’s party gets underway, tensions rise. To everyone’s surprise, Nish arrives and shocks Suki with a rare moment of kindness—praising her parenting. The unexpected compliment leaves Suki wary, but the real twist comes when Nish presents Vinny with a birthday gift in what seems like a genuine gesture.
However, Suki remains skeptical, convinced that the gift is nothing more than another attempt to manipulate their son. Her accusations reignite the bitter feud between the former couple, leading to dramatic and potentially dangerous consequences.
What’s Next for Nish Panesar?
While the extent of Nish’s revenge remains unknown, his future on the show is uncertain. In a conversation with Suki’s friend Ayesha, aired last August, Nish hinted that his time was running out, suggesting he wouldn’t be around much longer. Although he did not specify a departure date, he ominously stated that he was unlikely to see Christmas.
With his health rapidly deteriorating and his family plotting against him, could this be the final chapter for Nish Panesar? Or will he have one last cruel trick up his sleeve before his time runs out?
