Career: After a stint at the Indian Film Institute in Poona, Puri moved to Bombay, where his versatility gained him numerous roles, despite his lack of traditional good looks often associated with Indian film stars. His first film was Ghashiram Kotwal in 1976. After making Sadgati for Satyajit Ray in 1981, he began working in Western movies, beginning with 1982's Gandhi. Among his most famous projects since are The Jewel in the Crown, City of Joy (1992), Wolf (1994), My Son the Fanatic (1997), East Is East (1999), and The Parole Officer (2001). His more recent work has included Charlie Wilson's War (2008), London Dreams (2009) and West Is West (2010).

Career: After attending the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama, Mistry moved to London and began auditioning. One of his first roles was a non-speaking part in Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet in 1996. He then appeared on stage at the Royal Court Theatre in East Is East; the subsequent film version made him a familiar face. But it was playing Dr Fonseca in EastEnders that turned him into a household name. He left the soap after two years in 2000 and appeared in Hollywood ventures The Guru, Ella Enchanted and Blood Diamond. In 2010, Mistry competed in Strictly Come Dancing, and was knocked out in week six. He's since appeared in West Is West and The Syndicate. In November 2013, he joined Coronation Street as Khalid Nazir.

Career: Archie landed a supporting role in the 1999 comedy film East is East, and followed it up with several small TV roles, as well as the smash comedy flick Bend it Like Beckham. Her first Hollywood role was in 2005 as a British diplomat in the Oscar-winning The Constant Gardener in 2005. In the same year she won the Shooting Star Award for her role as the title character in Yasmin at the Berlin Film Festival, and in 2007, she appeared with Angelina Jolie in the movie adaptation of A Mighty Heart. Her performance earned her The Chopard Trophy for a Breakout Performance at the Cannes Film Festival. She joined the cast of critically-acclaimed legal drama The Good Wife in 2009.

Career: Bisson went on to star in TV movie Prime Suspect 5: Errors of Judgement and an episode of crime drama The Cops. In 1999, he made his movie debut in East is East (1999) and his first appearance as Vikram Desai in Coronation Street. He stayed in Weatherfield until December 2002. His other TV credits include a recurring part in Shameless and guest roles on Holby City, Where the Heart Is, New Street Law and Casualty. In 2009, he joined the cast of Emmerdale, playing Jai Sharma, a role he continues to play.