From 2008 to 2010, Anjli Mahindra starred as Rani Chandra in The Sarah Jane Adventures, the CBBC spin-off series focused on journalist Sarah Jane Smith (played by Elisabeth Sladen).
Sarah Jane first appeared in Doctor Who in 1973, playing the bold newshound alongside Jon Pertwee, the Third Doctor.
Anjli has since starred in smash hit thriller Bodyguard as Nadia, as well as ITV thriller Dark Heart.
While she’s a veteran of the Whoniverse, her role in this series of Doctor Who is brand new – as is her appearance. Might Anjli be playing one of The Doctor’s new – and terrifying – enemies, which we’ve glimpsed in the trailers?
