Shobna to quit Corrie

SHOBNA GULATI: leaving Corrie

SHAW actress Shobna Gulati has announced she is leaving “Coronation Street” after eight years playing Sunita Alahan.

The 46–year–old actress joined the ITV soap as shop assistant Sunita in 2001. She took a break from the show in 2005 but returned in 2008.

The “Dinner Ladies” star will now leave the street next year to focus on her comedy writing.

Gulati said: “I have loved playing Sunita but I really feel the time has come for me to focus on other aspects of my career.

“I had always told myself I would see my son through school and I have done that. Comedy writing has long been a passion of mine and the commitment to a show like Corrie is huge and doesn’t really leave enough time to concentrate on other projects.”

“Coronation Street” producer Phil Collinson said: “It’s sad to lose such a well-loved and brilliantly played character but it provides an exciting storyline opportunity.”