Emmerdale Jai Sharma star's life - from quitting Corrie, to hair transplant and gorgeous fiancé

Chris Bisson, known for his role as Jai Sharma on ITV's Emmerdale since 2009, has been a familiar face in the soap world for years. However, long-time viewers will recall his earlier stint as Vikram Desai on Coronation Street, cousin to Dev Alahan.

Vikram made his Weatherfield debut in 1999 and after a four-year run, he was written out of the show and sent off to Mumbai by Dev.

Reflecting on his departure from Corrie, Chris expressed past frustrations with his character's development to Manchester Evening News: "I'd thought about leaving Coronation Street several times before I finally quit."

He elaborated on his reasons, saying, "That was because I hadn't had a decent storyline for a while. I have been an actor since I was 13 and I'm not particularly worried. I played the same part in Coronation Street for four years."

Despite this, Chris made a triumphant return to soaps seven years later as businessman Jai on Emmerdale, where he has been involved in numerous significant plots.

Currently, his character is dealing with the fallout from a tumultuous split with his wife Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy).

But Chris began his television career on another ITV production, Children's Ward, portraying JJ in 1990. He then appeared in series such as Cops and Where the Heart Is, reports the Mirror.

Beyond his soap opera success, Chris has featured in a variety of TV shows including Prime Suspect, Hotel Babylon, Doctors, Shameless, and Holby City. His film credits include roles in Four Brothers and a Funeral and Death of a Socialist, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Emmerdale's Chris is enjoying life away from the set with his family. The 49-year-old actor has been engaged to his partner Rowena for nearly two decades, and they