Actor Chris Bisson revealed the tough circumstances that led to his departure from Coronation Street before joining Emmerdale. Since 2009, Chris has portrayed Jai Sharma on the long-standing ITV series, where his character has been central to various significant events.

Throughout his time in Emmerdale, Jai has faced challenges ranging from substance abuse issues to complicated romantic relationships, keeping the storyline filled with suspense. In a recent episode, the discovery of Ray Walters’ lifeless body at Caleb Miligan’s depot added a new layer of intrigue to the plot.

Following Ray’s murder, with the perpetrator still at large, suspicions fell on Jai after the police found Ray’s body. However, Jai vehemently denied any involvement in the crime, maintaining his innocence.

Before his Emmerdale stint, Chris Bisson had a role on Coronation Street as Vikram Desai, Dev Alahan’s cousin. In 2002, Chris decided to exit the show, with Vikram’s storyline leading to his departure to Mumbai due to his association with drug smuggling and financial troubles.

Reflecting on his decision to leave Coronation Street, Chris expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of compelling storylines for his character. Nevertheless, his transition to Emmerdale as Jai Sharma has been a successful one, with the character evolving over the years.

Despite discussions about potentially writing off Jai’s character, the show’s producers ultimately decided to continue developing Jai’s storyline, emphasizing his redemption arc. Chris Bisson shared his excitement about portraying Jai’s journey, highlighting the character’s growth and complexity.

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Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and ITVX every weekday at 8:00 pm.