# Sherdil Shergill

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.

## Plot

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 estranged from 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, as the latter 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 reveal the truth.

## Cast
### Main

* 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

* 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
### Casting

In June 2022, Dheeraj Dhoopar was cast for the lead role of Rajkumar Yadav. Surbhi Chandna was signed as the female lead Manmeet Shergill.
Sneha Tomar was cast to play Manmeet's sister Gunjan in the series. Ayesha Kapoor was cast as Rajkumar's girlfriend Nikki.

### Filming

The shooting of the series, began in June 2022. It is mainly shot at the Film City, Mumbai. Some initial sequences were shot in Shimla.

### Release

Sherdil Shergill's promos were released in July 2022. It premiered on 26 September 2022 on Colors TV and on Voot.

### Cancellation

The show went off-air within four months due to low ratings. The show bid adieu to viewers on February 10.

## Reception

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."