Sanjida Preeti returns to silver screen after two-year break

Actress Sanjida Preeti has returned to television drama serials after a two-year break, joining director Tanvir Tonmoy’s ongoing production Prothom Premer Golpo from its eighth episode.

Preeti, who has continued working in theatre during her absence from television, was last seen in a serial in Deepto TV’s Phulbahar two years ago. In her latest project, she portrays Zerin Khan, a character she describes as different from the roles she has previously taken on.

Speaking to Ajker Patrika, Preeti said she was enjoying the experience of working with Tonmoy and the production team for the first time.

“I have joined a drama serial after nearly two years. This is my first time working with the director and the entire team. The character is also somewhat different from the roles I have played previously. Overall, I am thoroughly enjoying the work,” she said.

Tonmoy said Preeti's character is the elder sister of Farin Khan's character. Zerin, who lives abroad, returns to Bangladesh after her sister is murdered, determined to uncover the truth behind the killing and take revenge.

Describing the role, the director said he wanted an actor capable of matching the intensity of Shatabdi Wadud's performance. After considering his options and discussing the casting with Wadud, he settled on Preeti, whom he felt could bring a different dimension to the character.

The series also features Jannatul Sumaiya Heme, Sujata and Ali Raj. Its storyline combines corporate rivalry, romance, family secrets and revenge.

Two episodes have been released each week on the NAF YouTube channel since October.

Following its release, Prothom Premer Golpo came under scrutiny over allegations that its storyline was copied from the 2026 Pakistani television serial Shaidai. 

Tonmoy acknowledged that the production had initially taken inspiration from a foreign serial, but said the upcoming episodes would develop along an original storyline.