Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga
| Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga | |
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| Directed by | Srijit Mukherji |
| Written by | Srijit Mukherji
Sudeep Nigam Atul Kumar Rai |
| Screenplay by | Srijit Mukherji |
| Story by | Srijit Mukherji |
| Produced by | Bhushan Kumar Krishan Kumar |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Tiyash Sen |
| Edited by | Pronoy Dasgupta |
| Music by | Shantanu Moitra |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Reliance Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹10 crore [1] |
| Box office | ₹10 crore[1] |
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language adventure drama film which is written and directed by Srijit Mukherji[2] and produced by T-Series and Reliance Entertainment Studios. The film stars Pankaj Tripathi, Sayani Gupta and Neeraj Kabi in the lead roles. The film was released theatrically on 24 June 2022.[3][4][5] It marked the final film of playback singer KK, who died a month before the film's release.
Plot
[edit]Gangaram is the Sarpanch (leader) of a remote village in Uttar Pradesh, India. His village has been suffering from famine and crop failure, exacerbated by wildlife encroachment. During an unsuccessful visit to a government office to seek poverty aid, he glances upon a poster that stated that the kin of victims of fatal tiger encounters in areas bordering tiger reserves would be entitled to a ₹10,00,000 compensation from the Govt. of India. In a desperate attempt to alleviate the conditions of his village, Gangaram plots to sacrifice himself in a tiger attack. During his search for a tiger, his path crosses with that of a poacher Jim Ahmed (Neeraj Kabi) with whom he forms an unconventional partnership. The story then follows his journey, highlighting social issues faced by the lesser fortunate.
Gangaram unites with the poacher and both go looking for a tiger. After many days they find a tiger. Gangaram walks toward the tiger and the poacher is ready to shoot it. But the tiger is full and walks away. Forest officers follow them and shoot the poacher and take Gangaram into custody. Gangaram's story becomes famous all over India. He is pardoned from the court.
In the final scene, Gangaram comes back to the jungle in 4 wheelers with officers who want to promote tourism. Gangaram wants to take a leak and he goes to the jungle alone and is attacked by a tiger.
Cast
[edit]- Pankaj Tripathi as Gangaram "Gangu"[6]
- Sayani Gupta as Lajwanti "Lajjo"
- Neeraj Kabi as Jim Ahmed
- Sohag Sen as Gangaram's mother
- Rk Rakesh Boro as Ritvi
- Akshay Kapoor as DFO
- Sougata Ghosh
Soundtrack
[edit]The music rights of the film are owned by T Series. The music is composed by Shantanu Moitra. The first single titled "Dhoop Paani Bahne De" was released on 6 June 2022.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dhoop Paani Bahne De" | Gulzar | KK, Rituraj | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Moko Kahan" | Traditional | Soumya Murshidabadi | 4:32 |
| 3. | "Maya Chhaliya Roop Dhare" | Vinod Dubey | Rahul Ram | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Aadmi Bhutiya Hai" | Rahgir | Rahgir | 4:05 |
| 5. | "Do Din Jag Ka Mela" | Traditional | Neeraj | 4:07 |
| 6. | "Bandho Bandho" | Vinod Dubey | Swanand Kirkire | 3:40 |
| 7. | "Kahe Satnaam" | Traditional | Rahul Ram | 2:19 |
Release
[edit]Home media
[edit]The digital streaming rights of the film were sold to Netflix. The film was digitally streamed on Netflix from 20 August 2022.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Box Office Report: Jug Jugg Jeeyo kick starts on a good note; Bhool Bhulaiya 2 continues with its magic". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- ^ Mukherjee, Anindita (11 May 2022). "Srijit Mukherji's Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga to release on June 24, Pankaj Tripathi shares pics". India Today. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga trailer: Pankaj Tripathi goes on a suicide mission in Srijit Mukherji's satire inspired by real-life events". The Indian Express. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Pankaj Tripathi joins Srijit Mukherji's next". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Pankaj Tripathi starts shooting for 'Sherdil' film". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga trailer: Pankaj Tripathi and Sayani Gupta fight tigers, corrupt government officials. Watch". Hindustan Times. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Sherdil Movie OTT Release Date, OTT Platform, Time, and more". ottlist.in. 19 August 2022.
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