Rouass: 'Sahira stays nice on Holby'

Laila Rouass has said that Holby City fans will not see a bitchy side to her character Sahira Shah.

Sahira's arrival at the hospital has come as a blow to Jac Naylor (Rosie Marcel), who now regards her as a professional rival.

However, speaking to Take It Easy magazine, Rouass explained that Sahira does not wish to be involved in any nastiness at work.

Discussing Sahira and Jac's relationship, the actress explained: "They're competitive, even though there's a silent respect between them because they're doing the same job.

"Jac is her biggest rival and feels most threatened by her being there. Sahira is not territorial, though - she kills people with kindness rather than being in your face or sly.

"Her ambition is a silent one and people generally love her. They're fascinated by her. She's warm and her approach to her career and her work colleagues is completely different to Jac's."

On what else fans can expect from Sahira, she added: "There's also her family, who may or may not come into it over the next year."

Holby City continues tomorrow at 8pm on BBC One.

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