EastEnders’ Kheerat will do whatever he can to expose murderer Gray Atkins for Chantelle reveals Jaz Deol
EASTENDERS' Kheerat Panesar will do whatever he can to expose Chantelle's murderous husband Gray, actor Jaz Deol has revealed.
The businessman was in love with Chantelle and they were planning a new life together for when she had left Gray - but he killed her before she got the chance.
And while Chantelle didn't confide in Kheerat about the abuse - her death has him questioning what really went on behind closed doors.
Actor Jaz has teased that Kheerat will question what's happened - and he'll be on a mission to expose Gray.
He said: "I think he knew in his gut instinct that something wasn’t right there.
"In his mind he cannot dispute that feeling and it haunts him to this day. Maybe even the rest of his life.
"I mean, think about it, Kheerat was about to sacrifice everything to run away with Chantelle and it was cut so short that there can only be one explanation for it.
"The tragedy is he just doesn't have the evidence to prove it. He's an incredibly logical man that is battling the irrationality and impulsiveness of his grief.
"He knows he can't act on his anger - Gray is a solicitor by trade so he knows how to exploit the legal system better than anyone else."
He added: "In a way Gray is Kheerat’s Moriarty and, much like Sherlock, the stage is set for Kheerat to expose the truth.
"What's beautiful about the show is that Jon and Kate sow these seeds and we have no idea where it’s going to go. "
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The storyline is set to run and run - and Kheerat will find an ally in Chantelle's dad Mitch Baker.
Jaz added: "Knowing Mitch’s history with Gray, Kheerat is playing on the heartstrings of a man that wasn't able to protect his baby girl because he couldn't protect Chantelle either.
"It's something that they can both connect with. That feeling of helplessness."