A SOAP star has been kitted out for a televised awards ceremony by a Bradford tailoring firm.

Coronation Street actor Jimmi Harkishin, who plays Dev Alahan on the show, wore a suit designed and made by IK Collections at a prestigious ceremony.

He wore a navy suit from the Westgate, Bradford, company at the National Television Awards (NTAs), broadcast live on ITV on October 13.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Coronation Street actor Jimmi Harkishin, front, who plays Dev Alahan, is fitted for his suit by Imran Khan, back, in Bradford. NewsquestCoronation Street actor Jimmi Harkishin, front, who plays Dev Alahan, is fitted for his suit by Imran Khan, back, in Bradford. Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

The actor visited the company’s base in Bradford more than 18 months ago when he was fitted for the suit by owner Imran Khan.

He promised to wear the suit on a special occasion which turned out to be the prestigious NTAs, hosted by comedian Joel Dommett.

Mr Khan said: “It’s fantastic that he wore the suit at the awards.

“It helps put Bradford on the map. He looks great in it.

“When he came over he said Bradford is so nice. He said he is going to start coming over here more regularly. He is a gentleman.”

Mr Harkishin is the latest well-known name to be kitted out by IK Collections.

Others have included Bradford City manager Mark Hughes, Captain Sir Tom Moore, former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and Dancing On Ice judge Christopher Dean.

 

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