Coronation Street Idris actor’s real-life famous children as he gushes ‘very proud dad’

Coronation Street Idris actor’s real-life famous children as he gushes ‘very proud dad’(Image: ITV)

Coronation Street’s Junade Khan made his debut this week as Idris Nazir – and it turns out that acting runs in his family.

Idris Nazir rocked up to the cobbles recently as the cousin of Alya Nazir (played by Sair Khan) – and it didn’t take him long to make an impression on the Weatherfield residents.

As well as ruffling some feathers, Idris has struck up a romance with soap legend Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) – despite Alya warning her about his reputation.

Away from the soap though, actor Junade is loved-up with his wife Gem. This pair got married in 2016 and share two young children, Alara-Star and Pacino. And it turns out Junade’s two kids have followed in their famous dad’s footsteps as they are both child actors.

Junade plays Idris on the soap(Image: ITV)

“My kids are actually on screen more than me! My daughter worked with Angelina Jolie in a film called Anxious People and did a Ridley Scott film, and my little boy has done a Marvel film and Waffle the Wonder Dog. So now there’s me in Corrie – it’s all good!” Junade recently said.

Earlier this year, Junade announced five-year-old Pacino had landed a role on a TV show that the youngster “loves”. Junade said in the caption: “So proud of our baby boy! His reaction to booking the role in a TV show that he loves! At just 5yrs old, was absolutely everything – swipe to see his excited little face!

His two children are actors too

“He loved the whole audition process, and really wished and prayed hard for this one. His school teacher told us that after his 1st recall he wrote this down as a wish on their class wish board for 2026.

“And after his final recall we saw him write out his prayer wish at our church His sister is absolutely delighted for him too.”

Junade added: “Hugged him so tight and proudly, and couldn’t wait to run into school to tell her teacher his news! Busy times ahead but all very exciting. He had his fitting this week and it’s so clear he’s going to have the most amazing time.”

The pair have appeared in several shows and films

And in April, Junade’s wife posted on Instagram about daughter Alara-Star’s role in a blockbuster flick. She wrote: “So proud of our @alara_star. THE DOG STARS official trailer is out now @20thcenturystudios.

“She had THE BEST time in Italy bringing this character to life in her American accent and being directed by the legendary Ridley Scott. We are SO excited to see it on the big screen in August! Very proud Mummy & Daddy.”