Biography

Alim is a hard of hearing, Indian/English actor who trained at The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. TV Credits: David in REUNION (BBC), Simon in MR BIG STUFF (SKY Studios), PC Ryan Blake in CODE OF SILENCE (ITV), Aadi Kohli in THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE (Amazon Prime), Jeremy (recurring role) in EASTENDERS (BBC), Neil in THINGS YOU SHOULD HAVE DONE (BBC3), Stevie James in DOCTORS (BBC), Sam in HULLRAISERS (Ch4), STATH LETS FLATS (Ch4), Malik in FREESTYLE (CBBC), Singer in THE PROPOSERS’ LOVE ACTUALLY (Sky) and Tim in BREMNER, BIRD AND FORTUNE (Channel 4). Film Credits: Featured Ensemble in MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (Universal), David in KISMET DINER (Ridley Scott Films) and Wayne in VENEER (BSLBT). Theatre Credits: Angel in RENT (Curve Theatre), Raj (u/s) in THE BOY IN THE DRESS (The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford), Puck in A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM (Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre/Deafinitely Theatre), Frank in TOMMY (London & UK Tour), Swing/Ensemble in ANNIE THE MUSICAL (UK Tour), Presenter/Ensemble in BRITAIN’S GOT BHANGRA (Rifco, UK Tour), Harmeet in BREAK THE FLOORBOARDS (Rifco, UK Tour), Jamie/ Swing in BLOCKBUSTER (UK Tour), Dishi in ALADDIN (Hackney Empire), Captain Greenbeard in SINBAD THE SAILOR (Theatre Royal Stratford East), Doris (Ugly Sister) in CINDERELLA (Lighthouse Poole), Lady Ria in RASHEED/RASHEEDA (BAFTA), Piggy Smalls in RED RIDING HOOD AND THE WOLF (Greenwich Theatre), Nightshade in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (Greenwich Theatre) and Puss in PUSS IN BOOTS (Greenwich Theatre). Voiceover: CENSUS 2021, NHS, PHILIPS (India), MAGIC HANDS (CBeebies) and HARI AND HIS ELECTRIC FEET (Audiobook) Alim also appeared on the second series of THE BRIDGE (Ch4 & HBO Max).