EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier is reportedly planning to spend a year in India dedicated to the Hare Krishna movement, following his departure from the soap later this year. The 21-year-old has become increasingly open about his devotion to the religion, which he says has transformed his outlook on life.
Sources close to the Brazier family claim the move stems from family tensions and his search for happiness after a difficult childhood. Bobby lost his mother, Jade Goody, when he was five, and has spoken about finding what he was looking for through his relationship with God. According to The Sun, he is excited about the move and has been preaching about his faith to those around him.
The decision comes amid reports of a strained relationship with his father, Jeff Brazier, and brother Freddy. Bobby has moved from his father's Essex home to an apartment in Soho, near the Hare Krishna temple. A family source said: 'Bobby's always had a spiritual side, but this is intentional. It's clear he's trying to leave all the fighting and noise behind.'
Since immersing himself in the movement, Bobby has been spotted at the London temple chanting mantras, helping prepare communal meals, and embracing the group's peaceful teachings. A volunteer told The Sun: 'He's here every Saturday without fail, he joins our kitchen session, learns the prayers – this isn't a gimmick.'
In an Instagram video, Bobby described how the practice has brought him inner peace: 'What I feel like I’m saying is that I know where happiness is and I know where happiness is not. And my relationship with God is absolutely everything that I’m looking for and always have been looking for and always will be looking for. That’s where it lies and nowhere else.'
The Mirror has contacted Bobby Brazier's manager for comment.
