Glasgow is feeling smiles better after tonight's final episode of Still Game.
There may not be a dry eye in any house across the city at the moment, but we're betting a bit of cheer was brought in the shape of a big reveal we've all been waiting 17 years for.
Viewers finally got a glimpse of the actress who plays shopkeeper Meena and, after catching up with up with her earlier this week, Glasgow Live can vouch for the fact this was one person worth the wait.
Shamshad Akhtar, who was seen beaming at the screen during the much-loved programme's emotional final minute, is quite simply an icon.
And we think this is only the beginning for this inspiring 69-year-old.
"It's Meena's game in the end," she joked.
But her words couldn't be truer.
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Shamshad has played the foul-mouthed other half of Navid since the show launched in 2002.
But her life now is a far cry from what it once was, when she first moved to Glasgow as a married woman from her native Pakistan, aged just 14.
Unable to speak a word of English and away from everything and everyone she'd ever known or loved, Shamshad faced a tough time during her first few years here.
But, once her family had grown and following the end of an abusive relationship, she entered a new chapter when she was offered a part in BBC Scotland comedy Overnite Express back in 2002, and she's never looked back.
After getting a taste for the craft, Shamshad was keen to do more acting, so she put the feelers out for other parts.
And next thing she knew, some new friends from the BBC's Comedy Unit, in the shape of a certain Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan, made this dream a reality.
But is she bitter that they kept her identity hidden all those years? Nope! But you can bet your bottom dollar this straight-talking gran-of-one would tell us if she did.
"They told me on my very first day they wouldn't reveal Meena's face until the very last show," she told Glasgow Live.
"Why would I be angry? I love all the cast, and I feel like a brand new woman because of them.
"Before this my life was my home, school, work and the cash and carry, and I wasn't allowed to go anywhere.
"So Meena won the game in the end."
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Despite being the best-kept secret in Glasgow for almost two decades, Shamshad has actually been recognised in the city a few times over the years.
She added: "There was one time in George Square was really funny, there was a woman behind me and she kept looking over my shoulder so my daughter pointed her out and she said she recognised my voice.
"When I told her who I was, her hands were in the air!"
Shamshad's one-liners are notorious among the iconic comedy's fanbase.
Delivered in Punjabi, she has no qualms about saying a few swear words, and it's a good job too!
She said: "People say I shouldn't say these words, that I should be ashamed to say them. but why?
"They say to me that I shouldn't be so public, I shouldn't say so much, but I want to give life and inspire other women.
"I don't want any woman to be dead inside like I was."
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Shamshad will miss co-star Sanjeev Kohli, who she describes as "wonderful", as well as the rest of the gang.
But she's looking forward to the live Hydro shows which kick off in September, as she'll make her unveiled stage debut.
She added: "Sanjeev is wonderful, everyone is and I'll definitely see them all again in the future. I want to get everyone's mobile numbers from the cast and crew so that I can keep feeding them all.
"And I think the audience will see my face in the Hydro shows so I can't wait for that. "
Turning 70 in November, Shamshad has no plans to slow down.
Having donated all of her money earned on Still Game to charity, she hopes to turn her southside home into a space for vulnerable people.
She said: "My grandson Mo is my world and he has Down's Syndrome so I do a lot for charity, and my dream is to turn my home into something for people, doing free lunches for those who need it."
And does she think she and Sanjeev would be able to take on their own spin-off?
"Absolutely!" she added.
"Meena and Navid could have their own show, even a radio show.
"I've enjoyed this so much, everyone is a family and we are marvellous friends.
"We don't want it to end, it's been more than a comedy show.
"But I'm so happy people got to see my face finally, I could dance!"
