Bhasker Patel

Bhasker Patel is best known for his current role, which he has played for eight years, as Rishi Sharma in the British prime-time soap drama, Emmerdale.

With over 40 years in the Arts & Entertainment industry, Bhasker has acted in numerous feature films such as Oliver Stone’s Snowden, Being Human with Robin Williams, Bond movies Octopussy and Golden Eye, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Thunderbirds and many more. On TV he has been seen in, among other appearances, Only Fools and Horses, Holby City, Casualty and Jewel in the Crown. He has also taken many theatrical roles in performances at the National Theatre, Royal Court Theatre, Bristol Old Vic and the Young Vic in London.

Bhasker is an active participant in a number of charities including being a Patron of When you wish upon a star and The Zuri Project which supports volunteering opportunities in African countries and provides scholarships for African nationals. He also enjoys helping to raise funds playing in celebrity cricket teams with fellow actors.