Navin made his screen debut at just 15, starring opposite Shirley MacLaine in John Schlesinger’s Madame Sousatzka - the Royal Film of the Year in 1989.From there, Navin went on to star alongside legendary actors including Peter O’Toole, Nigel Hawthorne and Richard Harris, building a diverse and dynamic body of work across genres.
While studying Biochemistry at Imperial College London, Navin continued acting — and has since become a very familiar face on British television. He’s best known for roles in some of the UK’s most loved (and most talked-about) series — from the BAFTA-nominated comedy Teachers (Channel 4) , to the award winning hits like Doctor Foster (BBC), The End of the F***ing World (Netflix), Doctor Who (BBC), Charlie Brooker’s A Touch Of Cloth (Sky), and more recently in The Replacement (BBC/Netflix), Trying (Apple TV) and EastEnders - His portrayal of Nish Panesar earned him ‘Villain of the Year’ at both the 2024 Radio Times Awards and 2025 British Soap Awards, with the Radio Times voting him the “best ever villain” in EastEnders’ 40-year history.
Navin can be seen currently in the hit comedy ‘The Power of Parker’ on BBC One.
On stage, Navin has performed in a number of critically acclaimed productions at The Royal Court, Shakespeare’s Globe and in the West End. Off stage and screen, he’s a sought-after public speaker, regularly hosting events, panels, and award ceremonies for venues such as BAFTA, The Ned, and a range of creative and corporate clients. His talks span a wide range of topics including life in the film and TV industry, the audition process, diversity in the arts, resilience, confidence building, and dealing with rejection.
Navin is also passionate about education and youth development. He’s delivered inspiring talks to students across the country on bullying, self-esteem, and careers in the arts — most recently as part of the BBC Bitesize Careers Tour in 2024.
Whether speaking to professionals, students, or creatives, Navin brings a rare combination of industry insight, humour, and storytelling with an honesty that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds.