Sophie Shaheen Khan Levy, a talented English actress, was born on July 25, 1989, in Wandsworth, south London. Her mother, Shaheen Khan, is a renowned actress, best known for her role in the iconic film Bend it Like Beckham.
Growing up, Sophie's family encouraged her passion for the performing arts. Her mother, Shaheen, founded Tara Arts, one of the first acting schools in the country catering specifically to Asian actors. Sophie's mixed race descent adds a unique perspective to her acting career.
At a young age, Sophie spent a year and a half living in Canada with her cousin, an experience that undoubtedly influenced her worldview. She later attended the University of Warwick, where she earned her degree. Following her academic pursuits, Sophie pursued a degree in acting at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
During her time at Guildhall, Sophie appeared in numerous stage productions, including As You Like It, Merrily We Roll Along, and A Respectable Wedding. Her talent did not go unnoticed, as she received critical acclaim for her role in Cymbeline in 2013.
The Royal Shakespeare Company took notice of Sophie's exceptional abilities, contracting her to appear in various productions. They praised her as a "fiercely intelligent and brilliant actress." Sophie's versatility was showcased in the one-woman show Hanna in 2018, which received widespread acclaim. Critics admired her "lovely unforced naturalness" and "compelling performance and sympathetic naturalness."
Sophie's impressive resume continued to grow with roles in Channel 5's All Creatures Great and Small in 2022 and an episode of The Sixth Commandment in 2023. Most recently, she joined the cast of the BBC One soap opera EastEnders as Priya Nandra-Hart, marking an exciting new chapter in her career.
