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	{{Short description\|A Hindi film directed by Srijit Mukherji}}		{{Short description\|Hindi film directed by Srijit Mukherji}}
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	\| name = Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga		\| name = Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga
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	\| director = [[Srijit Mukherji]]		\| director = [[Srijit Mukherji]]
	\| writer = [[Srijit Mukherji]]		\| writer = {{plainlist\|
	Sudeep Nigam		* [[Srijit Mukherji]]
	[[Atul Kumar Rai]]		* Sudeep Nigam
			* [[Atul Kumar Rai]] }}
	\| screenplay = [[Srijit Mukherji]]		\| screenplay = [[Srijit Mukherji]]
	\| story = [[Srijit Mukherji]]		\| story = [[Srijit Mukherji]]
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	*[[Sayani Gupta]]		*[[Sayani Gupta]]
	*[[Neeraj Kabi]]		*[[Neeraj Kabi]]
			*[[Sougata Ghosh]]
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	\| country = India		\| country = India
	\| language = Hindi		\| language = Hindi
	\| budget = {{INR\|10 crore}}		\| budget = {{INR\|10 crore}}<ref name="Asianet News">{{Cite web \|title=Box Office Report: Jug Jugg Jeeyo kick starts on a good note; Bhool Bhulaiya 2 continues with its magic \|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/friday-box-office-report-jug-jugg-sherdil-the-pilibhit-saga-jeeyo-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-drb-re0nyi \|access-date=2022-06-26 \|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd }}</ref>
	<ref name="Asianet News">{{Cite web \|title=Box Office Report: Jug Jugg Jeeyo kick starts on a good note; Bhool Bhulaiya 2 continues with its magic \|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/friday-box-office-report-jug-jugg-sherdil-the-pilibhit-saga-jeeyo-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-drb-re0nyi \|access-date=2022-06-26 \|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd }}</ref>
	\| gross = {{INR\|10 crore}}<ref name="Asianet News"/>		\| gross = {{INR\|10 crore}}<ref name="Asianet News"/>
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	'''''Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga''''' is a 2022 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[adventure drama film]] ~~which is~~ written and directed by [[Srijit Mukherji]]<ref>{{Cite web \|date=May 11, 2022 \|first=Anindita \|last=Mukherjee \|title=Srijit Mukherji's Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga to release on June 24, Pankaj Tripathi shares pics \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/srijit-mukherji-s-sherdil-the-pilibhit-saga-to-release-on-june-24-pankaj-tripathi-shares-pics-1948233-2022-05-11 \|access-date=2022-06-03 \|website=India Today }}</ref> and produced by [[T-Series (company)\|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.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2022-06-03 \|title=Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga trailer: Pankaj Tripathi goes on a suicide mission in Srijit Mukherji's satire inspired by real-life events \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sherdil-the-pilibhit-saga-trailer-pankaj-tripathi-srijit-mukherji-satire-7950428/ \|access-date=2022-06-03 \|website=The Indian Express }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Pankaj Tripathi joins Srijit Mukherji's next \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/nov/26/pankaj-tripathi-joins-srijit-mukherjis-next-2388134.html \|access-date=2022-06-03 \|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Pankaj Tripathi starts shooting for 'Sherdil' film \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/nov/24/pankaj-tripathi-starts-shooting-for-sherdil-film-2387627.html \|access-date=2022-06-03 \|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> ~~This film~~ marked the ~~last~~ film of playback singer [[KK (singer)\|KK]], who died a month before the release.		'''''Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga''''' is a 2022 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[adventure drama film]] written and directed by [[Srijit Mukherji]]<ref>{{Cite web \|date=May 11, 2022 \|first=Anindita \|last=Mukherjee \|title=Srijit Mukherji's Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga to release on June 24, Pankaj Tripathi shares pics \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/srijit-mukherji-s-sherdil-the-pilibhit-saga-to-release-on-june-24-pankaj-tripathi-shares-pics-1948233-2022-05-11 \|access-date=2022-06-03 \|website=India Today }}</ref> and produced by [[T-Series (company)\|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.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2022-06-03 \|title=Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga trailer: Pankaj Tripathi goes on a suicide mission in Srijit Mukherji's satire inspired by real-life events \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sherdil-the-pilibhit-saga-trailer-pankaj-tripathi-srijit-mukherji-satire-7950428/ \|access-date=2022-06-03 \|website=The Indian Express }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Pankaj Tripathi joins Srijit Mukherji's next \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/nov/26/pankaj-tripathi-joins-srijit-mukherjis-next-2388134.html \|access-date=2022-06-03 \|website=The New Indian Express\|date=26 November 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Pankaj Tripathi starts shooting for 'Sherdil' film \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/nov/24/pankaj-tripathi-starts-shooting-for-sherdil-film-2387627.html \|access-date=2022-06-03 \|website=The New Indian Express\|date=24 November 2021 }}</ref> It marked the final film of playback singer [[KK (singer)\|KK]], who died a month before the film's release. The film explores a disturbing socio-economic phenomenon observed in villages surrounding the [[Pilibhit tiger reserve]], where extreme poverty compels some families to either abandon their elderly parents or, in certain cases, leads elderly individuals to voluntarily sacrifice themselves, with the hope that their deaths will result in government compensation for their families.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Pankaj Tripathi starts shooting for 'Sherdil' film \|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/86679501.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst \|website=timesofindia}}</ref>

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==
	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) with whom he forms an unconventional partnership. The story then follows his journey, highlighting social issues faced by the lesser fortunate.		Gangaram is the Sarpanch (leader) of a village located in the deep forest of [[Pilibhit tiger reserve]] 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 states 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.		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.
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	* [[Neeraj Kabi]] as Jim Ahmed		* [[Neeraj Kabi]] as Jim Ahmed
	* [[Sohag Sen]] as Gangaram's mother		* [[Sohag Sen]] as Gangaram's mother
	* Rk Rakesh Boro as Ritvi		* Rakesh Boro as Ritvi
	* Akshay Kapoor as DFO		* Akshay Kapoor as DFO
			*[[Sougata Ghosh]]

	==Soundtrack==		==Soundtrack==
	The music rights of the film are owned by [[T-Series (company)\|T Series]]. The music is composed by [[Shantanu Moitra]]. The first single titled "Dhoop Paani Bahne De" was released on 6 June 2022.		The music rights of the film are owned by [[T-Series (company)\|T Series]]. The music is composed by [[Shantanu Moitra]]. The first single titled "Dhoop Paani Bahne De" was released on 6 June 2022.{{Citation needed\|date=March 2026}}

	{{Track listing		{{Track listing
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	===Home media===		===Home media===
	The digital streaming rights of the film were sold to [[Netflix]]. The film was digitally streamed on Netflix from 20 August 2022.<ref>{{cite web \|date=19 August 2022 \|title=Sherdil Movie OTT Release Date, OTT Platform, Time, and more \|url=https://ottlist.in/pankaj-tripathis-sherdil-movie-ott-release-date/ \|website=ottlist.in}}</ref>		The digital streaming rights of the film were sold to [[Netflix]]. The film was digitally streamed on Netflix from 20 August 2022.<ref>{{cite web \|date=19 August 2022 \|title=Sherdil Movie OTT Release Date, OTT Platform, Time, and more \|url=https://ottlist.in/pankaj-tripathis-sherdil-movie-ott-release-date/ \|website=ottlist.in}}</ref>

			==See also ==
			*[[Pilibhit (film)]]

	==References==		==References==
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{{Short description|A Hindi film directed by Srijit Mukherji}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga
| image = Sherdil-The Pilibhit Saga poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| native_name =
| director = [[Srijit Mukherji]]
| writer = [[Srijit Mukherji]]
Sudeep Nigam
[[Atul Kumar Rai]]
| screenplay = [[Srijit Mukherji]]
| story = [[Srijit Mukherji]]
| based_on =
| producer = [[Bhushan Kumar]]<br/>[[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]]
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Pankaj Tripathi]]
*[[Sayani Gupta]]
*[[Neeraj Kabi]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Tiyash Sen
| editing = Pronoy Dasgupta
| music = [[Shantanu Moitra]]
| studio = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| distributor = [[Reliance Entertainment]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|06|24|}}
| runtime = 120 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|10 crore}}
<ref name="Asianet News">{{Cite web |title=Box Office Report: Jug Jugg Jeeyo kick starts on a good note; Bhool Bhulaiya 2 continues with its magic |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/friday-box-office-report-jug-jugg-sherdil-the-pilibhit-saga-jeeyo-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-drb-re0nyi |access-date=2022-06-26 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd }}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|10 crore}}<ref name="Asianet News"/>
}}

'''''Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga''''' is a 2022 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[adventure drama film]] which is written and directed by [[Srijit Mukherji]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 11, 2022 |first=Anindita |last=Mukherjee |title=Srijit Mukherji's Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga to release on June 24, Pankaj Tripathi shares pics |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/srijit-mukherji-s-sherdil-the-pilibhit-saga-to-release-on-june-24-pankaj-tripathi-shares-pics-1948233-2022-05-11 |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=India Today }}</ref> and produced by [[T-Series (company)|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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-03 |title=Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga trailer: Pankaj Tripathi goes on a suicide mission in Srijit Mukherji's satire inspired by real-life events |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sherdil-the-pilibhit-saga-trailer-pankaj-tripathi-srijit-mukherji-satire-7950428/ |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=The Indian Express }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pankaj Tripathi joins Srijit Mukherji's next |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/nov/26/pankaj-tripathi-joins-srijit-mukherjis-next-2388134.html |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pankaj Tripathi starts shooting for 'Sherdil' film |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/nov/24/pankaj-tripathi-starts-shooting-for-sherdil-film-2387627.html |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> This film marked the last film of playback singer [[KK (singer)|KK]], who died a month before the release.

== Plot ==
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) 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==
* [[Pankaj Tripathi]] as Gangaram "Gangu"<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |date=2022-06-03 |title=Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga trailer: Pankaj Tripathi and Sayani Gupta fight tigers, corrupt government officials. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sherdil-the-pilibhit-saga-trailer-pankaj-tripathi-and-sayani-gupta-fight-tigers-corrupt-government-officials-watch-101654234343240.html |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=Hindustan Times }}</ref>
* [[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

==Soundtrack==
The music rights of the film are owned by [[T-Series (company)|T Series]]. The music is composed by [[Shantanu Moitra]]. The first single titled "Dhoop Paani Bahne De" was released on 6 June 2022.

{{Track listing
| headline = Tracklist
| title1 = Dhoop Paani Bahne De
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| lyrics1 = [[Gulzar]]
| extra1 = [[KK (singer)|KK]], Rituraj
| length1 = 4:08
| title2 = Moko Kahan
| lyrics2 = Traditional
| extra2 = [[Soumyadeep Murshidabadi|Soumya Murshidabadi]]
| length2 = 4:32
| title3 = Maya Chhaliya Roop Dhare
| lyrics3 = Vinod Dubey
| extra3 = [[Rahul Ram]]
| length3 = 3:22
| title4 = Aadmi Bhutiya Hai
| lyrics4 = Rahgir
| extra4 = Rahgir
| length4 = 4:05
| title5 = Do Din Jag Ka Mela
| lyrics5 = Traditional
| extra5 = Neeraj
| length5 = 4:07
| title6 = Bandho Bandho
| lyrics6 = Vinod Dubey
| extra6 = [[Swanand Kirkire]]
| length6 = 3:40
| title7 = Kahe Satnaam
| lyrics7 = Traditional
| extra7 = [[Rahul Ram]]
| length7 = 2:19
}}

==Release==

===Home media===
The digital streaming rights of the film were sold to [[Netflix]]. The film was digitally streamed on Netflix from 20 August 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=19 August 2022 |title=Sherdil Movie OTT Release Date, OTT Platform, Time, and more |url=https://ottlist.in/pankaj-tripathis-sherdil-movie-ott-release-date/ |website=ottlist.in}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt15964308}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|sherdil-2}}

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