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Fans Stunned by EastEnders Actress's Music Hit
9 Nov
Summary
- Preeya Kalidas, known as Amira on EastEnders, had a music career.
- Her song 'Shimmy' peaked at 85, and she featured on Skepta's hit.
- Her debut album was scrapped due to poor single sales.
EastEnders viewers have expressed surprise upon learning about actress Preeya Kalidas's music career beyond her role as Amira. Kalidas, who portrayed Amira on the BBC One soap from 2009 to 2012, ventured into music in 2010. She signed with Universal Records and released the single 'Shimmy,' which reached number 85 on the UK Official Charts.
During this period, Kalidas was also working on her debut album with notable producers like Naughty Boy and Labrinth. More recently, fans discovered her vocal contribution to Skepta's 2010 hip-hop track 'Cross My Heart,' which achieved a higher chart position at number 31.
Unfortunately, her music aspirations faced setbacks; the poor sales of 'Shimmy' led to the cancellation of her debut album with Universal Records. Kalidas continued to release singles later on, though none achieved significant chart success. Her acting portfolio includes appearances in 'Bend It Like Beckham' and various BBC dramas.
