Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) makes a dramatic proposal to Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan-Levy) in EastEnders this week, unaware that she has been secretly seeing Max Branning (Jake Wood). The proposal comes as Priya begins to warm to Ravi again, but her guilt over the affair with Max complicates matters.
Ravi's Mission to Win Back Priya
Since learning that Priya had moved on with someone else, Ravi has been determined to win her back, even vowing to kill her new man once he discovered his identity. Fortunately for Max, Ravi has not made much progress on that front, but he does make moves on winning Priya back this week.
Priya's attitude towards Ravi softens after their daughter Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) plays matchmaker between them. Encouraged by this, Ravi seeks advice from his best mate Zack Hudson (James Farrar), who urges him to show Priya how much he loves her. Not one to do things in small measures, Ravi interprets this as meaning he should propose.
Max and Priya's Secret Affair
Meanwhile, Priya hooks up with Max once again, and after they oversleep on the day of his bride Cindy Beale's (Michelle Collins) hen do, they find themselves roped into sorting last-minute hen party arrangements. Priya starts to feel guilty about what she and Max are up to, but just as her conscience begins to stir, Ravi makes things even more complicated by getting down on one knee and popping the question.
Viewers will have to wait and see how Priya responds, but given that she later heads to Max's flat to call time on their affair, it suggests that a wedding could be on the horizon. However, there is unlikely to be a happy ending, as fans have speculated that Ravi could be the gunman seen in the New Year's Day flashforward episode, who was out for revenge against Max.
What's Next for the Characters?
EastEnders airs these scenes from Monday 17th August at 7.30pm on BBC One, or stream first from 6am on iPlayer. The ongoing storyline has sparked speculation among fans about Ravi's potential role in the flashforward, adding an extra layer of tension to the wedding drama.
As the week progresses, Priya's decision will have significant repercussions for all involved, potentially leading to a dramatic showdown between Ravi and Max. The outcome of the proposal remains uncertain, but the consequences are sure to be far-reaching.
