It’s been over two years since Meena Jutla was finally locked away after her murderous reign of terror in Emmerdale—but the fear she struck into the hearts of villagers still lingers. Now, actress Rebecca Sarker, who plays Meena’s sister Manpreet, has stirred up old ghosts with one shocking suggestion: maybe Meena should come back.

Meena wasn’t just your average soap villain. She was diabolical, theatrical, and ruthlessly unpredictable. From poisoning her own sister to bludgeoning innocents, she left a trail of chaos unlike anything Emmerdale had seen in years. Viewers loved to hate her. So when she was sentenced in 2022 to 75 years behind bars for the murders of Leanna, Andrea, and Ben, some cheered—others mourned the end of a captivating era.

But now, that era might not be over.

In a recent interview, Rebecca Sarker dropped a playful bombshell, admitting she’d love to work again with Paige Sandhu, the actress who masterfully brought Meena to life. “Maybe a final showdown,” Rebecca teased. Then, realizing the implications for her character Manpreet—who barely survived Meena’s wrath the first time—she quickly added: “Don’t bring her back! Keep her away!”

The statement sent fans into a frenzy. Could Emmerdale actually bring Meena back?

To some, the idea seems ludicrous. Meena is serving multiple life sentences. But in soapland, the impossible becomes possible with just one twist of the pen. A prison escape. A mental breakdown. A courtroom appeal. Even a single visit to the village could reawaken old trauma—and perhaps ignite new bloodshed.

Since Meena’s departure, Emmerdale has introduced other killers—like the brooding John Sugden and unsettling Ella Forster—but none have come close to capturing Meena’s blend of charm, danger, and sheer theatrical flair. Her infamous “Run Rabbit Run” moment remains one of the most hauntingly iconic scenes in recent soap memory. Fans haven’t forgotten. Neither has the cast.

Rebecca’s real-life chemistry with Paige Sandhu is well documented, which explains the longing to reunite. And that chemistry is part of what made Meena and Manpreet’s scenes so electric—sisterly affection twisted into psychological horror. If Meena were to return, it would likely mean disaster for Manpreet. But maybe, just maybe, that’s what makes the idea so irresistible.

Fans have been vocal online, clamoring for a return. One popular theory imagines Meena faking her own death in prison to orchestrate a final revenge plot. Another posits a redemption arc, where Meena is forced to face the emotional wreckage she left behind.

Of course, any return would need to tread carefully. Meena’s crimes were extreme—even by soap standards. Bringing her back just for shock value would risk undermining the emotional weight of her victims’ stories. But if done right, her return could offer new dimensions: closure for the villagers, justice revisited, or even a surprise twist that reveals her latest manipulations.

For now, the idea is just that—a delicious, dangerous idea. But with fan nostalgia running high and Emmerdale always seeking its next ratings boost, never say never.

The Dales may be quiet now, but if Meena returns, you can bet the calm won’t last.

Because some villains aren’t meant to stay locked away.
They’re meant to haunt us. Forever.