Coronation Street is preparing to air one of its most emotional and confronting storylines yet as long-standing character Dev Alahan faces every parent’s worst nightmare — his daughter Asha’s attempt to take her own life.

Actor Jimmy Harkishin, who has played Dev for more than two decades, offered heartbreaking insight into the storyline, describing how the moment will shatter the proud father’s world and test his faith in himself and those around him. “He gets a call from Amy and suddenly his whole world turns upside down,” Harkishin explained. Dev’s first reaction is denial — clinging to the hope that everything will somehow be fine. But the truth soon breaks through, leaving him reeling and powerless.

The harrowing episode will see Dev rush to the hospital after learning that Asha (played by Tanisha Gorey) has been admitted following an overdose of alcohol and pills. Asha’s breakdown is the culmination of months of emotional strain — the weight of depression, exhaustion, and the lingering trauma of racist abuse endured during her job as a paramedic.

The Mask of Strength

Harkishin described Dev’s response as both heartbreaking and painfully human. On the surface, he becomes the picture of calm, desperately maintaining composure in front of his daughter. “He’s very gentle with her, caring and apologetic,” the actor revealed. “He wants to protect her, to make everything okay.”

But outside her hospital room, Dev’s fragile mask begins to crumble. Alone, he breaks — torn between guilt, fear, and helpless anger. “He walks out there and then he’s angry and he’s crying. His daughter never sees any of that. There’s a massive mask that just keeps slipping as soon as he leaves her,” Harkishin said, capturing the silent agony of a father who blames himself for not seeing the warning signs.

Asha’s Cry for Help

For actress Tanisha Gorey, portraying Asha’s mental health crisis has been both emotionally challenging and deeply important. In upcoming scenes, Asha confides in her father that the pressure and pain simply became too much. “Asha tells Dev that it all became too much and she took the booze and pills with the intention of killing herself,” Gorey revealed.

While Asha survives and expresses relief that her attempt failed, Gorey made it clear that her character’s journey is far from over. “She’s not in the clear,” the actress explained. “She’s still suffering from depression, and it’s important to show that recovery isn’t instant. It’s not always a quick fix.”

The show’s writers have approached the storyline with particular sensitivity, ensuring that Asha’s experience reflects the realities faced by many young people who battle mental health struggles while trying to appear strong.

A Storyline That Resonates

Harkishin praised Gorey for her “incredible, instinctively wonderful” performance, adding that working with her feels “so real it doesn’t feel like acting.” The depth of their on-screen bond has made the storyline’s emotional weight even more impactful.

Coronation Street has a long history of tackling real-world issues, but this particular story is designed to resonate deeply — showing both the devastation of suicide attempts and the long, difficult road toward healing. It also highlights the essential role of family, communication, and compassion in recovery.

As Asha begins her fragile journey back home, viewers will see both father and daughter grappling with the aftermath — guilt, fear, and an unspoken understanding that nothing will ever be quite the same again.

“This is not just about tragedy,” Gorey said. “It’s about hope. It’s about showing that no matter how bad things get, it’s okay to ask for help.”

In the coming weeks, Weatherfield will witness one of its most powerful and emotional chapters — a story of pain, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a father and his daughter.