Nikesh Patel (born 1985) is a British actor, best known for his role as Aafrin Dalal in the TV series Indian Summers, Kash Khan in the mini series Four Weddings and A Funeral, and Tom Kapoor in the sitcom Starstruck.

Early life
Patel was born in Wembley, London. His parents are pharmacists. He completed his secondary education at the City of London School. He initially wanted to become a journalist but turned to acting while at university.

Career
Patel started acting during his time reading English at the University of Warwick, where he played Othello in a student production. After graduating with a BA in English Literature, Patel went on to train at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He graduated from Guildhall in 2010 and was awarded the school's gold medal for Acting that year.