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Nina Wadia

Nina Wadia

Actor · Born December 18, 1968 (57) · Chingford, Essex, England, UK

Nina Wadia is a British actress. She is known for portraying Zainab Masood in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, Aunty Noor in Citizen Khan, Mrs Hussein in the BBC comedy Still Open All Hours and for starring in the BBC Two sketch show Goodness Gracious Me

Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 18, 1968 (57)
From
Chingford, Essex, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
35 on MovieCove · 86 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Up 9% in 30 days

What are Nina Wadia's films like?

Across their 17 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Documentary2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 81st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
33%
Bonds
28%
Society
13%
Morality
9%
Power
5%
Ideas
5%
Survival
5%
Identity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 11 · Serious 1 · Dark 2

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 10 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 7 · Charged 7 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 8 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
8
Tense
7
Joyful
6
Hopeful
5
Contemplative
5
Other
14

How their films linger

Feel-good10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy9
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous3
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Nina Wadia's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 29 of their 35 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Nina Wadia's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

86 credits, 35 with a MovieCove page; 37 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Fortune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 4 episodes · as Laura

  • Touché (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Bhajan

  • Play for Today (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 1 episode · as Heather

  • Never Too Late (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Heather

  • The Sunshine Murders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 1 episode · as Barbara Boxhall

  • Bonus Track(2023)

    as Headmistress

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Grand Indian Hotel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 3 episodes · as Narrator

  • Bunnyhood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Mum

  • Bad Indian - the Villain Origin Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Mum

  • Tweedy & Fluff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 40 episodes · as Narrator

  • Count Abdulla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · as Bushra Khan

  • The Stranger in Our Bed(2022)

    as Mrs. Tanner

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • The Sandman(2022)

    Show 11 episodes · as Fate Mother

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • KAUR (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Lakhwinder

  • Newark, Newark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 3 episodes · as Heather

  • Followers(2021)

    as Becky Dubar

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Repeat(2021)

    as Megan

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • The Outlaws(2021)

    Show 10 episodes · as Shanthi

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Too Close (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 3 episodes · as Dr Anita Rhys Evans

  • A Christmas Gift from Bob(2020)

    as Anika

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Rhyme Time Town(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Molly (voice)

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Isolation Stories(2020)

    Show 4 episodes · as Yasmine

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Maxxx (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Death

  • Hitmen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Siobhan Burman

  • Aladdin(2019)

    as Zulla

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • The Queen's Corgi(2019)

    as Patmore / Mrs Kapoor (voice)

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Danny and Mick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 10 episodes · as Joy

  • Origin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 10 episodes · as Venisha Gupta

  • Strangeways Here We Come (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Lucy

  • Together (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Mrs Justice Reed

  • Champions(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Lubna

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all shows

  • Murder on the Blackpool Express(2017)

    as Moira

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Coconut (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 10 episodes · as Saira

  • Finding Fatimah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Khadija

  • The Last Dragonslayer(2016)

    as Mother Xenobia

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • A Street Cat Named Bob(2016)

    as Bus Conductress

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Zapped (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge

  • Kiva Can Do (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Nanni

  • Hetty Feather (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mrs Penhaligon

  • Amar Akbar & Tony (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Seema

  • Still Open All Hours(2013)

    Show 40 episodes · as Mrs. Hussein

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • Hank Zipzer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Inspector

  • Catchphrase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Citizen Khan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Aunty Noor

  • Keith Lemon: The Film(2012)

    as Pat

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Death in Paradise(2011)

    Show 4 episodes · as Anna Masani

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Trollied (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Meg

  • East Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Zainab Masood

  • Mongrels(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Nita (voice)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • EastEnders: E20 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Zainab Masood

  • I Can't Think Straight(2008)

    as Housekeeper

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • West 10 LDN (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Job Centre Clerk

  • Namastey London(2007)

    as Bebo M. Malhotra

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Skins(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · as Anwar's Mum

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Thin Ice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Karen

  • Ethelbert the Tiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Ethelbert (voice)

  • Casualty @Holby City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Jean

  • Doctor Who(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr Ramsden

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • New Tricks(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Mughda Das

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Code 46(2003)

    as Hospital Receptionist

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • White Teeth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 4 episodes · as Neena

  • White Teeth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Neena

  • Offending Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Baggy's Ex 2

  • Bend It Like Beckham(2002)

    as Wedding Guest

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • All About Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 16 episodes · as Rupinder

  • An Angel For May (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 4 episodes · as Science Teacher

  • Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace(2002)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Waking the Dead(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Roshni Mehta

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Murder in Mind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Meena Patel

  • We Know Where You Live. Live!(2001)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Chambers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 6 episodes · as Maggie

  • Doctors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Binita Prabhu · as DS Coombs

  • Perfect World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 13 episodes · as Maggie

  • The Strangerers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Waitress

  • Holby City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 5 episodes · as Annabelle Cooper

  • Such a Long Journey(1998)

    as Sister Constance

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Kiss Me Kate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Applicant

  • Animated World Faiths (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Radha (voice)

  • Goodness Gracious Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 22 episodes · Actor

  • Sixth Happiness(1997)

    as Dolly Kotwal

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Midsomer Murders(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Medora Salt

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Vicar of Dibley(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Miss Carr

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • 2Point4 Children (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Sharma

  • Casualty(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Veena

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows

  • EastEnders(1985)

    Show 1,458 episodes · as Zainab Masood

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all shows

  • The Bill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Defence Councillor · as Mina Kavia

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 84 titles from 1984 to 2026; peak year 2019.

Biggest box office

A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)

$16M worldwide

Highest rated

A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)

Midcredits 92nd

Most popular right now

The Sandman (2022)

Film career

19842026

Peak 2019 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting84 of 84: 84 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score70th

By decade

1980s3 · acting1990s9 · acting2000s22 · acting2010s26 · acting2020s24 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
0217

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Nina Wadia's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 58th percentile, the median of all 19; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 56th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 35 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up13
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

14 of their 35 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Mixed14

Most divisive · actor

EastEnders (1985)

92nd percentile spread · 40% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)

Midcredits 92nd · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 34. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Nina Wadia's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 5 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 30 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles8–51 · median 30 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 38 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 35 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 53 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Nina Wadia work with?

People who share at least 2 of Nina Wadia's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Giles Alderson shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Editors

Producers