EASTENDERS star Bobby Brazier is quitting showbiz and moving to India to pursue the Hare Krishna religion.
The ex-Strictly Come Dancing runner-up, 22, has told pals he intends to spend at least a year abroad after becoming an avid follower of the spiritual movement.
Soap star Bobby Brazier is quitting showbiz and moving to India[/caption]
The actor wants to pursue the Hare Krishna religion, pictured dancing and chanting with others who were in the religion’s robes in Oxford Street last year[/caption]
Hare Krishna, a form of Hinduism, has its roots in India.
And Bobby, who is leaving his role as Freddie Slater in the BBC soap in the next few months, is planning to stay in a commune there.
It is a major decision for the actor after Strictly raised his profile in 2023 and he landed a “rising star” National Television Award in the same year.
A source said: “Bobby is really excited and happy about his move to India. He’s been telling everyone about it and preaching to them about why he is devoted to Hare Krishna.
“He’s such a nice young man, his heart is in the right place, but some people are surprised that he’s walking away from his career at a time when he’s on such a high with it.
“He says he expects to be over there for a long while, at least a year, so maybe he will pick up on his career eventually when he’s back.”
Bobby, whose dad is TV star Jeff Brazier, adopted the religion as he “sought solace” following the death of his mum Jade Goody in 2009 when he was five.
Last year, he was seen dancing and chanting with others who were in the religion’s robes in Oxford Street, London.
He has become a regular at the Hare Krishna temple in London’s Soho, taking part in communal prayers, chants and helping to prepare meals for others.
Bobby is leaving his role as Freddie Slater in EastEnders[/caption]