Sherdil Shergill
| Sherdil Shergill | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Romantic comedy Drama |
| Created by | Saurabh Tewari |
| Story by | Srinita Bhoumick Saurabh Tewari |
| Directed by | Praveen Punia |
| Starring | See below |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 95 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Saurabh Tewari |
| Production location | Mumbai |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 16-43 min |
| Production company | Parin Multimedia |
| Original release | |
| Network | Colors TV |
| Release | 26 September 2022 – 10 February 2023 |
Sherdil Shergill (transl. Lionheart Shergill) is an Indian Hindi-language television romantic comedy drama series that aired on Colors TV from 26 September 2022 to 10 February 2023. It is digitally available on Voot. Produced by Saurabh Tewari under Parin Multimedia, it stars Dheeraj Dhoopar and Surbhi Chandna.[1][2]
Plot
[edit]The story opens featuring Manmeet Shergill, a 30 year old woman, who has made a name and recognition in the male dominated field of architecture, despite facing troubles in the past from her family and the society. She is a single parent to her son, Anmol Shergill whom she had through IVF technique.Despite being at distances with her family, she is invited for her younger sister, Gunjan’s wedding ceremony. Her father however puts forward a condition that she can only come if she doesn’t bring Anmol.
Unwillingly, Manmeet has assigned a trainee at her office, Rajkumar Yadav, who is playful and fun at all times. Manmeet soon realises that Raj is actually a stand-up comedian. Since knowing his secret, Manmeet requests him to become her (fake) husband just for the time of Gunjan’s marriage; to face no obstacles from society and the family. Helpless, and desperate to hide from his namesake girlfriend Nikki, Raj agrees to Manmeet’s plead.
At Shimla, Raj manages to unite Manmeet with her father, who she has been at odds with for years. However, during the marriage ceremony, Bhairav and Nirali Yadav, the parents of Raj, arrive creating a tension. Confused, they question the same while Manmeet apologises and tells them that it was all an act.
Nikki, who is furious at Raj, blackmails Raj with a suicide message. So this time, Raj requests Manmeet to pretend like his wife to convince Nikki! Manmeet and Raj manage to tell Nikki that they are in love. However, Nikki creates a scene and informs the Yadavs once again, causing chaos, as they call over the Shergill family to Mumbai to clear out the truth.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Surbhi Chandna as Manmeet "Chitti" Shergill Yadav: Ajeet and Puneet's elder daughter; Gunjan's elder sister; Anmol's mother; Rajkumar's wife
- Dheeraj Dhoopar as Rajkumar "Raj" Yadav: Bhairav and Nirali's son; Pankhudi's brother; Priyanka's twin brother; Manmeet's husband; Anmol's father
Recurring
[edit]- Iqbal Azad as Ajeet Shergill: Puneet's husband; Manmeet and Gunjan's father; Anmol's grandfather
- Anindita Chatterjee as Puneet Shergill: Ajeet's wife; Manmeet and Gunjan's mother; Anmol's grandmother
- Sneha Tomar as Gunjan Shergill: Ajeet and Puneet's younger daughter; Manmeet's younger sister; Anmol's aunt
- Sai Ballal as Bhairav Yadav: Nirali's husband; Pankhudi, Rajkumar and Priyanka's father; Anmol's grandfather
- Kiran Deep Sharma as Nirali Yadav: Bhairav's wife; Pankhudi, Rajkumar and Priyanka’s mother; Anmol's grandmother
- Bhoomika Mirchandani as Priyanka "Chhoti" Yadav: Bhairav and Nirali's daughter; Pankhudi's sister; Rajkumar’s twin sister; Anmol's aunt
- Sunita Rawat Pai as Rajkumar's sister: Bhairav and Nirali's daughter; Priyanka and Pankhudi's sister; Anmol's aunt
- Preeti Singh as Pankhudi Yadav: Bhairav and Nirali's daughter; Rajkumar and Priyanka's sister; Murari's wife; Anmol's aunt
- Masshe Uddin Qureshi as Murari: Pankhudi's husband
- Stavya as Anmol: Manmeet's son Rajkumar's stepson
- Ayesha Kapoor as Nikki: Rajkumar's former girlfriend
- Srishti Mandal as Vidya: Manmeet's helper; Anmol's nanny
- Nitin Bhatia as Radhe
- Aarya Dharmchand Kumar as Hussain: Manmeet's partner in 'Soorti constructions'
- Ahmad Harhash as Raj Kumar Anmol’s friend who Ruled to be his friend
Production
[edit]Casting
[edit]In June 2022, Dheeraj Dhoopar was cast for the lead role of Rajkumar Yadav.[3][4] Surbhi Chandna was signed as the female lead Manmeet Shergill.[5][6]
Sneha Tomar was cast to play Manmeet's sister Gunjan in the series.[7] Ayesha Kapoor was cast as Rajkumar's girlfriend Nikki.[8]
Filming
[edit]The shooting of the series, began in June 2022.[9] It is mainly shot at the Film City, Mumbai. Some initial sequences were shot in Shimla.[10]
Release
[edit]Sherdil Shergill's promos were released in July 2022.[11] It premiered on 26 September 2022 on Colors TV and on Voot.[12]
Cancellation
[edit]The show went off-air within four months due to low ratings. The show bid adieu to viewers on February 10.[13]
Reception
[edit]Sukarna Mondal of The Times of India stated, "Sherdil Shergill looks promising with two big names paired for the first time. Surbhi and Dheeraj’s pairing is quite refreshing. Also, Surbhi underplays Manmeet compared to how successful her character is established."[14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "After Quitting Kundali Bhagya, Dheeraj Dhoopar To Romance Surbhi Chandna In New Show". News18. 14 June 2022.
- ^ "धीरज धूपर और सुरभि चंदना जल्द करेंगे रोमांस, सौरभ तिवारी के शेरदिल शेरगिल में आएंगे नजर!". www.abplive.com. 15 June 2022.
- ^ Keshri, Shweta (6 July 2022). "Surbhi Chandna and Dheeraj Dhoopar to play leads in Sherdil Shergill". India Today.
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (14 June 2022). "Breaking! Dheeraj Dhoopar signs a new show; will romance Surbhi Chandna in Saurabh Tewari's next". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Surbhi Chandna, Dheeraj Dhoopar to be seen in 'Sherdil Shergill'". Tribuneindia News Service.
- ^ "Breaking! Dheeraj Dhoopar signs a new show; will romance Surbhi Chandna in Saurabh Tewari's next - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Sneha Tomar shares BTS pics from Dheeraj Dhopar, Surbhi Chandna's Sherdil Shergill; see pic - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Exclusive - Ayesha Kapoor on enacting a drunken scene in Sherdil Shergill: I did a monologue in one take and everyone clapped - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Shooting begins of TV Show 'Sherdil Shergill' starring Dheeraj Dhoopar and Surbhi Chandna". ABP Live. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ "Dheeraj Dhoopar shares a snap from the sets from 'Sherdil Shergill' in Shimla". news.abplive.com. 27 June 2022.
- ^ "Dheeraj Dhoopar reveals how Shraddha Arya reacted to his Sherdil Shergill's promo- EXCLUSIVE". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ "Exclusive - Surbhi Chandna on Sherdil Shergill: The biggest apprehension for me was playing a mother on-screen, but my character Manmeet's story changed things". Times of India. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "It was always a finite show, Producer Saurabh Tiwari on Sherdill Shergill wrapping up in 4 months - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "Sherdil Shergill review: Surbhi Chandna and Dheeraj Dhoopar's show dwells on the important topic of embracing motherhood without getting married". Times Of India. Retrieved 28 September 2022.