The body of actor Paul Bhattacharjee who had disappeared a week ago has been found, police have confirmed.

The actor who starred in TV soap Eastenders, was reported missing and had last been seen leaving rehearsals at the Royal Court Theatre on July 10^th. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

Friends and family of the late actor had made pleas for his safe return.

His son Rahul Bhattacharjee-Prashar had told the Evening Standard his father’s disappearance was “completely out of character” and added that "He was doing well in his career and everything seemed to be going okay."

The 53 year old played a doctor in the James Bond movie Casino Royale and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel as well as starring in several episodes of EastEnders as Inzamam between 2008 and 2010.

He had been due to appear in this week's play Talk Show at the Royal Court. His role in the play was recast.

Following the news of his death many tributes have poured in for the actor.

Director Jamie Lloyd wrote; “Very sad to hear about the death of Paul Bhattacharjee. He was a very fine actor. My thoughts are with his family” while Muzz Khan, who appeared in Much Ado About Nothing alongside Bhattacharjee said:

“Rest In Peace, Paul Bhattacharjee. I can't believe you're gone, mate.”