Unforgotten star opens up on contents of infamous | UK News

Sanjeev Bhaskar, the beloved actor from ITV’s hit sequence Unforgotten, has lastly shed gentle on the thriller of his character’s backpack because the show triumphantly returns to tv.

The 61-year-old actor has captivated audiences along with his portrayal of DI Sunil Khan for the reason that drama’s inception in 2015. He has additionally sparked curiosity amongst followers concerning the contents of his on-screen black bag.

During an look on BBC‘s The One Show on Friday (January 31), Sanjeev addressed the hypothesis and even some criticism from viewers who felt the backpack made his character look juvenile.

Speaking to hosts Ross Kemp and Clara Amfo, he revealed: “There was a lot of weird criticism that I got after the first series about why my character had a backpack- I just chose a bag that was practical.”

He added: “They kind of said, ‘he looks like a child, he doesn’t wear it properly.'”

In response to the suggestions, Sanjeev requested a distinctive method for subsequent seasons, explaining: “And so from the second series onwards, I asked the costume department to fill it with stuff, but don’t tell me what’s in it and I won’t look until the end of the day.”

The star divulged that the backpack usually accommodates an array of random objects, which at occasions included a {photograph} of his co-star Sinéadvert Keenan, who performs DCI Jessica James, and even a blow-up guitar, studies Wales Online.

Unforgotten is making a comeback to ITV on February ninth at 9pm after a two-year break, with sequence six promising to stir followers’ feelings following the heartrending departure of DCI Cassie Stuart, performed by Nicola Walker, whose character shockingly met her finish in season 4.

Commencing with a gripping premiere during sequence 5, the thriller of a dismembered leg present in a chimney left followers glued to their screens. The episode is not with out its uncooked moments, significantly the poignant interplay between DCI Jessica and Sunny, who’re nonetheless grappling with Cassie’s devastating loss.

Emotions ran high on social media as nicely, with one fan sharing on Twitter: “Omg, that was truly heartbreaking, Cassie we miss you.”

As Unforgotten returns, ITV has additionally lifted the curtain on an all-new crime sequence titled Protection, which can unfold over six compelling episodes.

The One Show airs Mondays-Fridays at 7pm on BBC One.