This Indian-origin actor to play villain in 'Doctor Who'

This Indian-origin actor to play villain in 'Doctor Who'
18 Sep 2024

Emmy Award-winning actor Archie Panjabi has been roped in to play a villainous role in the second season of Doctor Who, according to reports.

The upcoming season of the popular British series, produced by BBC and Disney+, is scheduled to premiere in 2025.

However, the details about the Indian-origin actor's character are yet to be revealed.

Panjabi joins Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, and Varada Sethu
Cast details

In the second season of Doctor Who, Panjabi will join Ncuti Gatwa, who plays the lead role of the Time Lord.

The cast also includes Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday, the Doctor's companion, and Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra, the 15th Doctor co-companion.

'Doctor Who' Season 1: A journey through time and space
Season synopsis

The first season of Doctor Who, featuring Gatwa as the Doctor, takes viewers on a thrilling journey across time and space.

The narrative spans from the Regency era in England to futuristic war-ravaged worlds.

Throughout their adventures in the TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space), a time-traveling ship, they encounter various friends and foes.

'Doctor Who' Christmas special to air on Disney+
Upcoming special

Before the second season, fans can look forward to the holiday special Joy to the World, which is set to air on Christmas Day on Disney+ and the BBC iPlayer in the UK.

The special will feature Gatwa and Bridgerton-fame Nicola Coughlan as Joy.

Panjabi's notable roles and achievements
Career

Panjabi is an accomplished actor best known for her role as Kalinda Sharma in the CBS series The Good Wife, for which she won an Emmy Award in 2010.

She has also appeared in various film and TV projects like Bend It Like Beckham (2002), The Constant Gardener (2005), A Good Year (2006), A Mighty Heart (2007), San Andreas (2015), and the Peacock Original series Departure.