A real soap star! EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal joins campaign to get public washing their hands more often with bhangra-inspired music video
- Balvinder, 40, plays regular EastEnder’s cast member Suki Panesar on the show
- She filmed herself washing her hands at home, as advised by HM Government
- The Eastenders star said: ‘we are all in the same boat and we must work together as one community in battling this deadly virus’ as she was filmed washing
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EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal has joined in the campaign to get the public to wash their hands more frequently during the pandemic and released a video to the TV soap’s tune with a bit of bhangra added.
Balvinder, 40, who plays regular EastEnder’s cast member Suki Panesar on the BBC TV series, said she had been asked by the show to spread the important hygiene message and decided to have some fun too.
She filmed herself washing her hands at home, as advised by Government coronavirus experts, after making roti for her Punjabi family on Mother’s Day.
She told Mailonline: ‘ We have all been advised, by the experts, to do whatever we can to help slow down and stop the spread of Covid-19.
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal joins the fight against the Coronavirus with a hand washing campaign
‘We are all in the same boat and we must work together as one community in battling this deadly virus.
‘Washing your hands, if you weren’t already, is a simple measure to start practicing. Washing your hands after being outside, going shopping, visiting the loo, just before and after eating and wiping all surfaces down will help in preventing the disease from spreading further.
‘To help raise awareness, the EastEnders invited us to participate in making a short video.
‘I thought what better way to get the message across than an up-beat video of the much loved EastEnders theme tune?
‘Bhangra is fiercely uplifting and everyone loves EastEnders. In my eyes, it was the perfect match.’
Balvinder, who has also starred in Coronation Street and Emmerdale Farm, added: ‘We are on high alert in terms of cleanliness and so it is crucial to follow the advice being given. Self-isolate, practise social distancing and stay indoors where ever possible.
‘Please keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Be kind and generous. And please, take the advice – Wash. Your. Hands.’