Find out all you need to know about Grantchester's new lead, Rishi Nair, who makes his debut as vicar Alphy Kottaram in ...

Grantchester is set to welcome a new face as actor Rishi Nair joins the popular ITV period drama in the role of vicar Alphy Kotteram. But who exactly is this rising star? The ninth season of the ...

ITV's Grantchester has welcomed Rishi Nair as its freshest face to take over as vicar in the show. Rishi portrays Alphy Kotteram who has succeeded Tom Brittney's Will Davenport in the leading roe.

Grantchester will begin a new chapter with actor Rishi Nair joining the hit ITV period drama as vicar Alphy Kotteram - but what is there to know about the star? Season nine made its debut earlier ...

Wondering who Nair is and what else he's been in? Read on for everything you need to know. Rishi Nair as Sami Maalik in Hollyoaks. Nair made his acting debut in 2011 short film Crossed Paths ...

Stepping into his shoes will be newcomer Alphy Kottaram (Rishi Nair), who will make an appearance in a later episode. "So it's strange, I've done two seasons, and it's not even been out!