Aaron Thiara Biography: Age, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Career, Awards, Wife

Aaron Singh Thiara is a British actor best known for his role as the complex villain Ravi Gulati in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders, which he joined in 2022.

A graduate of East 15 Acting School, he has built a career spanning classical stage work with Shakespeare’s Globe and the Royal Shakespeare Company, television appearances, and fight direction on major productions.

His portrayal of Ravi has earned critical recognition, including a British Soap Award for Villain of the Year.

Aaron Thiara
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Aaron Singh Thiara
Stage Name:	Aaron Thiara
Born:	4 May 1993 (age 33 years old)
Place of Birth:	Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
Nationality:	British
Height:	1.73 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Thiara
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Aaron Thiara was born on 4 May 1993 in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. Born to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Thiara, and with no public information about any siblings.

From 2011 to 2014 he trained at the East 15 Acting School in Loughton, Essex, where he developed his skills in classical and contemporary performance. During his final year he was contracted by Shakespeare’s Globe. He is of Punjabi heritage, and his religion is Sikhism.

Career

Aaron Thiara began his professional career while still at drama school. In his final year at East 15 he appeared in Shakespeare’s Globe productions of Antony and Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. He made his screen debut in the 2013 television film Team Xtreme and followed with short films including French Cricket (2014) and later credits such as The Factory (2016).

In 2017 he appeared as Hardip in the BBC television film The Boy with the Topknot. He also performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company in As You Like It and The Taming of the Shrew in 2019.

Alongside acting, Thiara has worked extensively as a fight director and choreographer, contributing to various projects including the Netflix series Bridgerton. His breakthrough came in 2022 when he was cast as Ravi Gulati in EastEnders. The character, a complex anti-hero with a criminal past, quickly became central to major storylines.

Thiara‘s performance earned him the Best Soap Newcomer award at the 2022 Digital Spy Reader Awards and the Villain of the Year award at the 2023 British Soap Awards, along with additional nominations.

He has continued to appear as a regular on EastEnders, taking on challenging material including mental health storylines involving complex PTSD, while maintaining a presence in theatre and other screen work.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @aaronthiara_

Personal Life

Aaron Thiara keeps his personal life largely private. He occasionally shares professional updates and moments with family, including his mother, on social media, but details about romantic relationships or children are not publicly disclosed.

He is based in the United Kingdom and maintains a low-key presence outside of his work.

Filmography

• Team Xtreme (2013)
• French Cricket (2014)
• The Boy with the Topknot (2017)
• Royal Shakespeare Company: As You Like It (2019)
• Royal Shakespeare Company: The Taming of the Shrew (2019)
• EastEnders (2022–present)

Net Worth

Aaron Thiara is estimated to have a net worth of around $1 million, primarily derived from his regular role on EastEnders, earlier stage and screen work, fight direction credits including major series such as Bridgerton, and related industry activities.

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