Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) was overjoyed after his one true love, Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy), accepted his marriage proposal in the Thursday, August 20 episode of EastEnders, now streaming on BBC iPlayer and airing at 7:30pm. However, the former restaurateur remains unaware of the heartbreak that awaits him, as his engagement is built on a foundation of secrets and deception.
Ravi's Proposal and Priya's Secret Affair
Ravi had been determined to win back ex Priya following his return to Albert Square. Earlier this year, Priya supported Ravi through his mental health struggles, which included a stay in a mental health facility where he received a diagnosis of complex PTSD. After returning home, Ravi ended things with Priya, leaving her devastated. In the months that followed, Priya embarked on an affair with Max Branning (Jake Wood), who is engaged to Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins). While Ravi is aware that Priya has been seeing someone else, he has not yet discovered that Max is the man in question.
The situation grew more complicated when Priya discovered she was pregnant. Initially resolved to have a termination, with Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) offering support, Priya changed her mind after assisting Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) during a medical emergency. She decided to keep the baby and came to realize that she wants to be with Ravi. After inviting him over to watch a film with their kids, she asked him to propose again—this time, she said yes without hesitation.
Pregnancy and Uncertain Paternity
The couple reunited and shared a kiss in what appeared to be a magical moment, but it was overshadowed by a big secret. Priya is hopeful that her baby could still be Ravi's, but the question of paternity remains unresolved. The baby could be Max's, adding further tension to the storyline. According to reports, Ravi is leaving the BBC One soap in upcoming scenes, making it highly likely that this story will not have a happy ending.
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