Sophie Khan Levy, playing Priya in EastEnders, has a mother who is a well-known soap star. This family background inspired Khan Levy to pursue an acting career, according to The Daily Star and The Daily Mirror. The Daily Mirror also highlighted her 'mind-blowing' real age. AOL.co.uk covered the story about her life and soap star parent. On 20 August 2026, Radio Times published a list of EastEnders cast members who are joining, leaving, or returning to the soap. Khan Levy's role in EastEnders and her mother's fame make her a notable figure in the soap opera world.