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She hasn't been away too long but Meena Jutla's return is set to be nothing short of dramatic.

Bhasker and Ash's characters Rishi Sharma and Matty Barton have so far managed to avoid being killed off by serial killer Meena, who has so far claimed four lives. But the soap stars have admitted they're not feeling confident about their futures on the hit ITV show as Meena, played by Paige Sandhu, continues to kill. Speaking exclusively to OK! at the National Diversity Awards in Liverpool, Ash admitted he's "definitely" worried about the future his character could face.

Emmerdale stars Paige Sandhu and Rebecca Sarker have teased that the Christmas episode of the soap is set to be 'explosive.' Rebecca, who plays Manpreet Jutla on the soap, said viewers could interpret that in 'literally or figuratively' but promised lots of action is to come over the festive period.

When we caught up with Emmerdale stars Paige Sandhu and Rebecca Sarker for their exclusive OK! festive shoot, we wanted to find out all the juiciest behind the scenes secrets. After speaking to Paige – who plays Meena Jutla in the ITV soap – we now have our eyes peeled for a hidden gesture that she and Rebecca have been trying to work into a scene since Super Soap Week.

Emmerdale is set to air explosive scenes on Christmas Day as the Woolpack is consumed by a devastating fire. During our exclusive chat and festive photoshoot, Paige Sandhu – who plays resident serial killer Meena Jutla – revealed that the catastrophe was just as exciting behind the scenes as it will be on-screen.

Paige Sandhu has been at the heart of one of 2021's most gripping soap storylines. As Emmerdale's murderous Meena she has killed off Andrea Tate (Anna Nightingale), Leanna Cavanagh (Mimi Slinger), and most recently Ben Tucker (Simon Lennon).

There’s no doubt that Emmerdale’s unhinged nurse Meena Jutla is soapland’s biggest villain of the moment. So it’s no wonder that the actress who plays her, Paige Sandhu, is being recognised left, right and centre when she’s out and about out of character.

When OK! caught up with Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker, we were keen to quiz her on her dramatic Christmas scenes playing Manpreet Sharma, the sister of murdering Meena Jutla (played by Paige Sandhu). It’s the kind of storyline that puts a soap star very much in the public eye, and Christmas Day on Emmerdale sees Manpreet in danger of provoking Meena.

When we caught up with mum-of-two Rebecca Sarker in our exclusive interview and photoshoot with her and on-screen sister Paige Sandhu, she revealed that falling asleep on set was her most embarrassing moment on the ITV soap. Rebecca has played resident GP Manpreet Sharma in Emmerdale since 2018, and admitted that there was a day where she let her "professionalism" slip and dozed off during filming.

Emmerdale fans have been watching Meena Jutla's (played by Paige Sandhu) story unfold on the ITV soap with bated breath ever since her evil streak reared its head with the murder of Leanna Cavanagh (Mimi Slinger). Since then, Paige has been at the centre of Emmerdale's action along with her on-screen sister Rebecca Sarker – who plays Manpreet Sharma.

Emmerdale stars Paige Sandhu and Rebecca Sarker have been at the heart of one of the most thrilling soap storylines of 2021, as murderer Meena Jutla and her sister Manpreet Sharma. And while they have an incredible working relationship, they also have a close bond away from the Dales, too.

Emmerdale star Paige Sandhu has teased that her character Meena Jutla goes "too far" in explosive upcoming Christmas scenes. Only recently, Meena, who has already killed Leanna Cavanagh and Andrea Tate, murdered Ben Tucker in chilling scenes that aired on Thursday (25 November).

Emmerdale’s Meena Jutla, played by Paige Sandhu, has been the talk of soapland for the past few months as her murderous rampage continues. But, after viewers blasted the ITV soap’s police for failing to catch the unhinged serial killer, actress Paige has hinted that they could soon see nurse Meena’s ‘downfall’.

Meena Jutla (played Paige Sandhu) has been running amuck in Emmerdale in recent months and the psychopathic serial killer seems to be showing no signs of slowing down. However, as her older sister Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) uncovers information about a victim from Meena's past, could we be seeing the beginning of the end for the villain? The latest spoiler also sees Leanna Cavanagh's (Mimi Slinger) ring end up in the unsuspecting hands of Noah Dingle (Jack Downham).

Emmerdale star Paige Sandhu has revealed that Meena Jutla will have an "intense" Christmas storyline. Only recently, Meena, who has already killed Leanna Cavanagh and Andrea Tate, murdered Ben Tucker in chilling scenes that aired on Thursday (25 November).

Meena Jutla, played by Paige Sandhu, has been crowned Best Villain at the Inside Soap Awards. Emmerdale fans will know of Meena’s recent villainous spree on the hit ITV soap, which has seen the likes of Leanna Cavanagh and Andrea Tate die at the hands of the TV baddie.

Meena Jutla’s (played by Paige Sandhu) murderous reign might all come crashing down next week on Emmerdale as Ben Tucker (Simon Lennon) stumbles upon the incriminating body-cam footage. Having lost his job due to the survival day disaster, Ben is fuming that he’s the one taking all the blame for it.

Emmerdale has confirmed the identity of Meena Jutla's new love interest as Billy Fletcher. In upcoming scenes, the evil nurse, played by Paige Sandhu, will set her sights on Billy, played by Jay Kontzle, after her ex-boyfriend David Metcalfe dumped her for Victoria Sugden.

Emmerdale star Paige Sandhu has opened up about filming an “embarrassing” socially-distanced kissing scene alongside her co-star Jay Kontzle, who plays Billy. Speaking exclusively to OK! about filming the segment that left the pair red-faced, the actress, who plays evil murderer Meena, explained that strict on-set Covid measures meant they had to lock lips with a tennis ball.

Emmerdale’s evil murderer Meena (played by Paige Sandhu) is currently front and centre of the ITV show, killing anyone and everyone that gets in her way. And while many soap fans are worried about who Meena’s next innocent victim could be, actress Lisa Riley has revealed her character, Mandy Dingle, is safe from Meena’s temper.

Emmerdale fans have been treated to a week to remember on the ITV soap, as the village’s survival event spiralled out of control at the hands of evil Meena.The action-packed scenes that aired across the week - dubbed Super Soap Week - have kept viewers on the edge of their seats, as they watched with bated breath to see who would make it through.

She’s currently front and centre of Emmerdale’s Super Soap Week as nurse turned serial killer Meena Jutla. But as viewers wait with bated breath to see if Meena will exact her revenge on Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) for her blossoming relationship with David (Matthew Wolfenden), actress Paige Sandhu has opened up about where she’d like to see her character if it were in her hands.

Emmerdale actress Paige Sandhu has revealed that her scheming character Meena Jutla has actually killed twice before taking up residence in the Dales.The news comes as viewers prepare to watch the psychopathic murderer kill again in Super Soap Week.

Most of us know Emmerdale actresses Paige Sandhu and Rebecca Sarker as on-screen sisters Meena Jutla and Manpreet Sharma. Between Meena sleeping with Manpreet's first husband and her meddling tendencies, it's fair to say their characters' relationship hasn't been the smoothest of sibling stories.

Meena Jutla, played by Paige Sandhu, has caused quite the stir in Emmerdale since she arrived in the village last autumn (September 2020). She's managed to manipulate multiple villagers – including her sister Manpreet Jutla (Rebecca Sarker) – into believing she's innocent while being a coldhearted killer behind the scenes.

We know and love (or sometimes love to hate) their characters on screen, but now it’s time to discover all the behind-the-scenes secrets from our favourite soap stars. In our exclusive interview, Soap Stars Coming Clean, OK!'s finding out all the juicy gossip about what happens when the cameras stop rolling, as well as the actors’ favourite memories with their co-stars so far.

It's survival week in the village and the team at Emmerdale are pulling out all the stops in order to make it an event to remember. Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) has got more murder in mind as the village’s survival challenge takes a deadly turn.The event gets a little too literal when the killer decides to strike again – before she’s seen lying motionless in a maze in a flash-forward scene.

Emmerdale has release a chilling new trailer involving Meena Jutla ahead of the ITV soap's explosive autumn stunt week. In the spoiler video, it teases danger for several of the village's residents as Meena, played by Paige Sandhu, warns: "There's no way out." So far on the soap, Meena has murdered Leanna Cavanagh (Mimi Slinger), which the police have ruled as an "accidental fall", and has targeted several of her neighbours, including her own boyfriend David Metcalfe.

Emmerdale star Paige Sandhu has said that her nan was "upset" over her character Meena Jutla's murder storyline. Only recently on the ITV soap, Meena murdered Leanna Cavanagh and in upcoming scenes the "evil" nurse teaches "naughty" boyfriend David Metcalfe a lesson by kidnapping his son Theo.Talking about her character's murder storyline, Paige admitted that her soap fan nan was "upset" and that her family are "impressed but scared" over the role.

Emmerdale's new villain Meena Jutla came to life after brutally murdering Leanna Cavanagh a few weeks ago and it looks like she won't be taking a step back from her killing spree anytime soon. In a recent interview with OK! and other media outlets, Paige Sandhu (who plays the cold hearted killer) revealed: "I definitely think Meena would kill a child." Her comments come after Emmerdale released a teaser clip of an upcoming storyline which suggests baby Theo could be in grave danger.

ITV has teased five huge autumn storylines for Emmerdale which could spell deadly consequences for one poor soul in particular.

The residents of Emmerdale are still struggling to come to terms with the grief caused by Leanna’s Cavanagh's tragic death at the hands of Meena Jutla. Paige Sandhu who plays the soap’s evil killer has warned that “if anyone can get away with murder, it’s Meena.” And, in the coming episodes, viewers will see how Meena manipulates the entire village - especially Liam - in order to cover up her crime.

Emmerdale fans watched on in horror as Meena Jutla claimed her first victim in the village.

Emmerdale viewers know they’re in for a major shock this week as murderous Meena prepares to kill off her first victim.The shock exit of one of the soap's cast members will mean families are torn apart and lives are changed forever. It’s fair to say that we’re all getting to know Meena a little better as she continues to manipulate those around her and reveal more of her calculating personality.

Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden accidentally dropped a huge spoiler on This Morning amid the Meena murder plot, leaving Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield in hysterics.The long-serving star of the ITV soap has played David Metcalfe for 15 years and had been widely rumoured to be the character set to be killed off in a shock storyline this week – but he ended up ruining the surprise by appearing to confirming it wouldn't be him.

Emmerdale fans have been left in shock over Meena Jutla’s first murder victim after new episodes, which are yet to be aired on television, were released to the ITV Hub on Monday. It was revealed last month by the soap’s producer Kate Brooks that Meena, played by Paige Sandhu, would be part of a “gripping” new storyline where a major character would be killed off.