Personable
Sunetra Sarker | Her journey, fame & the rise of wokeism | Brookside, Casualty, Ackley Bridge | Ep 4
Sunetra Sarker is a distinguished actress celebrated for her diverse and high-profile career, captivating audiences with her versatile performances in both television and film. Brought up in Liverpool with her Indian family, she garnered initial recognition as a teenager for her portrayal of Nisha Batra in Channel 4's "Brookside" from 1988 to 1991. Subsequently, she was one of the four leads in Channel 4's cult hit, "No Angels."
Sunetra then established herself with a nearly nine-year stint as Dr Zoe Hanna in the long-running British medical drama series "Casualty," from 2007 to 2016. This portrayal of the dedicated and straight-talking doctor resonated with audiences and earned her critical acclaim. After her time on "Casualty," she has consistently added high-quality credits to her portfolio. These include leading roles in "Safe House 2" for ITV, five series of "Ackley Bridge" for Channel 4 (winning the Asian Media Award for best character 2019 and the Yorkshire RTS Best Actor 2022), and the BAFTA-nominated "Informer" (co-starring Bel Powley and Paddy Considine).
She has also appeared in various television shows such as "Dr. Who," "The Bay," "Cold Feet," and the final series of "Broadchurch," bringing depth and authenticity to every character she embodies. Sunetra’s debut at the RSC in David Edgar's adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" received high praise from critics. More recently, she played a lead in the 4-part heist drama 'Desperate Measures' alongside Amanda Abbington and Warren Brown. She is currently filming as a lead in the fourth episode of "Professor T" for ITV and as a guest in "Breeders" for Sky.
Sunetra is a regular face on several non-scripted shows, including "Gogglebox" and "Loose Women," and she hosts her own podcast, 'Self Care with Sunetra'.
Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.
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My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn
Sunetra Sarker is a distinguished actress celebrated for her diverse and high-profile career, captivating audiences with her versatile performances in both television and film. Brought up in Liverpool with her Indian family, she garnered initial recognition as a teenager for her portrayal of Nisha Batra in Channel 4's "Brookside" from 1988 to 1991. Subsequently, she was one of the four leads in Channel 4's cult hit, "No Angels."
Sunetra then established herself with a nearly nine-year stint as Dr Zoe Hanna in the long-running British medical drama series "Casualty," from 2007 to 2016. This portrayal of the dedicated and straight-talking doctor resonated with audiences and earned her critical acclaim. After her time on "Casualty," she has consistently added high-quality credits to her portfolio. These include leading roles in "Safe House 2" for ITV, five series of "Ackley Bridge" for Channel 4 (winning the Asian Media Award for best character 2019 and the Yorkshire RTS Best Actor 2022), and the BAFTA-nominated "Informer" (co-starring Bel Powley and Paddy Considine).
She has also appeared in various television shows such as "Dr. Who," "The Bay," "Cold Feet," and the final series of "Broadchurch," bringing depth and authenticity to every character she embodies. Sunetra’s debut at the RSC in David Edgar's adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" received high praise from critics. More recently, she played a lead in the 4-part heist drama 'Desperate Measures' alongside Amanda Abbington and Warren Brown. She is currently filming as a lead in the fourth episode of "Professor T" for ITV and as a guest in "Breeders" for Sky.
Sunetra is a regular face on several non-scripted shows, including "Gogglebox" and "Loose Women," and she hosts her own podcast, 'Self Care with Sunetra'.
Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.
Connect with Harvey:
Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/
Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/
Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmithpodcast_/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api
My dad's startup: https://www.thedraft.io/
Donate to the charity we have founded in memory of my mum: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LouLouRacefoiundation?utm_term=PvByaxmdn