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India Today
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Detective Sherdill review: No mystery in this murder mystery led by Diljit Dosanjh
One know-it-all detective, a murder mystery, a rich family and a fight for inheritance - the plot of 'Detective Sherdil' looks perfect on paper. But when executed, it falls flat in building the mystery. And if you are even any wise, you'll probably crack the case within the first 20 minutes, leaving Dosanjh to merely unravel the 'how' of the by Ravi Chhabriya, the film is set in Budapest. Boman Irani plays billionaire businessman Pankaj Bhatti, who is brutally murdered in his car on an abandoned road. His family is shocked to discover that Bhatti has left a significant portion of his wealth to his daughter's boyfriend, Purvak (Arjun Tanwar), who has gone missing since Bhatti's family hires a team of detectives to track down Purvak, but as the investigation progresses, more secrets surface and the mystery deepens. The once-innocent-looking characters begin to look suspicious, and the seekers themselves come under scrutiny. One thing, however, remains colossally consistent - Dosanjh's style and wit. 'Detective Sherdil' is not a demanding film. The characters are simple - either confused or overly ambitious - but not complex. There are blank stares, subtle glances, and guilty exchanges of eyes, and you end up predicting who the killer might be. And that's the film's biggest whodunnit begins to lose its appeal the moment you figure out who has done it. In 'Detective Sherdil', Dosanjh's effortless charm and ability to engage with the story can only carry you so far once you've cracked the mystery. The jarring background score, and the film's relentless attempt to force the suspense down your throat further make it harder for you to sit through. You find yourself wanting to skip ahead, just to watch Dosanjh explain how the assassination was carried out."Maza toh problem solve kar ke crime scene par reel banana ka aata hai," Dosanjh's Sherdill says in a scene - and ironically, the reel-bit seems more exciting than the crime Pathak Shah and Summet Vyas's sincerity do not elevate the story. Banita Sandhu's innocence doesn't fool anyone either. You keep hoping for a twist that you can't predict - one final clever reveal that never Pandey as Bodhi, a family member who feels more like a modern-day shaman, arrives late in the story and briefly engages your interest. But, neither he nor Dosanjh is enough to hold a film that has a dragging, somewhat boring, mostly predictable narrative together. There's only so much even a star can do when the writing is this limp. Dosanjh's interactions with other characters are breezy but never deep enough to make you emotionally invest in the screenplay doesn't have the tension and pace essential for a gripping murder mystery. The stakes never feel high enough, and every twist seems telegraphed long before it arrives. Even the flashbacks meant to add intrigue end up feeling like fillers - convenient explanations rather than genuine revelations. In the absence of any suspense or originality, 'Detective Sherdil' plays out like a long episode of 'Crime Petrol' - just less thrilling. While Sherdill tries his best to keep you invested, the film itself doesn't seem clever enough to make the entire journey worthwhile.'Detective Sherdil' is currently streaming on Zee5. IN THIS STORY#Diljit Singh Dosanjh
The Hindu
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Detective Sherdil' movie review: Diljit Dosanjh is all talk in middling murder mystery
Detective Sherdil begins with a rap number talking up its quick-witted protagonist, ending with a declarative 'Sherlock and Bakshi could never compare!' A tall claim, but also true in a sense. Neither Holmes nor Byomkesh hung around at crime scenes making reels. This, however, is what Sherdil (Diljit Dosanjh) does in the film's opening scene, calling it a highlight of his job. The camera circles him in an arc. We are being introduced to a genius investigator. Instead, Diljit looks like he's ready to drop his latest single. Having busted the biggest kidnapping ring in Budapest — oddly, no one, not even the White characters, speak a line of Hungarian — Sherdil is starting on a vacay. Promptly and unceremoniously, he's dragged back to investigate the murder of telecom magnate Pankaj Bhatti (Boman Irani). On a highway, Bhatti's car was waylaid and blown up by a bike-borne assassin. While the killer was caught, who were his paymasters? The obvious thing to do will be to interrogate the assassin first. Instead, Sherdil rolls up at the Bhatti mansion and places everyone in house arrest. It transpires that Pankaj, like any self-respecting victim with a large fortune in a murder mystery, had altered his will before his death. His family—wife Rajeshwari (Ratna Pathak Shah), kids Angad (Sumit Vyas) and Shanti (Banita Sandhu), plus a missing sala (Chunky Pandey)—comes under suspicion. Also missing is Bhatti's driver, Jaipal (a shifty-looking Mukesh Bhhatt), and Shanti's boyfriend and entrenched outsider Purvak (Arjun Tanwar). Things are looking particularly grim for Purvak, whom Pankaj had bequeathed the lion's share of his wealth. Detective Sherdil (Hindi) Director: Ravi Chahabariya Cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah, Sumit Vyas, Banita Sandhu, Mukesh Bhhatt Run-time: 106 minutes Storyline: In Budapest, a fast-talking, quick-thinking detective is called in to solve a complicated murder The film name-checks everything from CID to Karamchand to Pink Panther. In treatment and tone, however, it has but one franchise in mind. The pop-cultural impact of Rian Johnson's wildly successful Knives Out films has been so huge that it, across the globe, several imitations have cropped. Detective Sherdil is not the first Hindi title to adopt the template. From the spiral staircase and antic accoutrements in Bhatti's study to a shot of Sherdil lounging in the tub, not to mention the ambitious use of flashbacks, the visual language is very Knives Out. The characters, too, are assorted hanger-ons and unreliable kinfolk. Where director Ravi Chahabariya invents is the darting, breakneck plot, which keeps stealing away from the mansion and bounding across town. The second half gets too convoluted for words. The film, also edited by Chahabariya, has a frisky music video aesthetic, evident in flashy transitions and intertitles. Though he never breaks the fourth wall, Sherdil talks frequently in voiceover, at times speeding through whole conversations to hand us the gist. The jokey dialogue writing does poorly by his rapid-fire mind. Fatally for a detective, he has a habit of stating the obvious ('This is a planned murder', 'this is a classic whodunnit'). The beat is perpetually dropping in Diljit's head in Detective Sherdil. The actor hits his comedic marks, blowing on a gold-plated harmonica to punctuate his deductions and doubts, wielding it on one occasion like a batarang. Mostly, though, he struggles to enliven scenes. Sherdil is perhaps too chipper an investigator to take seriously (for the right balance between quirkiness and command, see Radhika Apte in Monica, O My Darling).This is where the voiceovers would've come of use—but they don't. Despite the constant inner monologues, Sherdil gives no hint of an inner life. ALSO READ:'India is nobody's property': Diljit Dosanjh amid calls for protest against his concert Irani, Vyas, Sandhu and Bhhatt do respectable filler work—nothing more, nothing less. And a minor bravery award should be conferred on Diana Penty (as Sherdil's co-investigator Natasha) for sitting for a staring match with Ratna Pathak Shah. Better actors would have shuddered. From sassy Maya Sarabhai to icy Rajeshwari, the heat in Pathak Shah's glare has remained undimmed. Detective Sherdil is streaming on ZEE5
News18
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Detective Sherdil Review: Diljit Dosanjh's Stylish Whodunit Is Equal Parts Swagger And Suspense
Last Updated: Detective Sherdil is a slick murder mystery led by Diljit Dosanjh, mixing sharp humour, twists, and stunning visuals. Read our full review of the film. Detective Sherdil Movie Review: Stylish, offbeat and unapologetically flamboyant, Detective Sherdil, directed by Ravi Chhabriya, crafts an eccentric whodunit that doesn't merely invite you in—it pulls you in, trench coat and all, into its twist-laden labyrinth. Anchored by Diljit Dosanjh's magnetic screen presence and supported by a stellar ensemble including Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Banita Sandhu, Ratna Pathak Shah, Chunky Panday, and Sumeet Vyas, the film dances between the familiar and the unexpected. Though parts of the mystery are easy to pre-empt, what keeps you tethered are the curious detours, the escalating stakes, and Diljit's chameleon-like control over tone and tempo. Detective Sherdil may stumble at a few corners, but it wears its quirks like a badge—balancing the razor edge between absurdity and intrigue with a wink and a flourish. It's not always smart, but it's always stylish—and sometimes, that's enough to hold you captive. The narrative hits the ground running by offering a glimpse into the origin of our protagonist's name—Sherdil, given by his parents, laced with childhood warmth and comic-book whimsy. Fast forward to Budapest, where Sherdil (Diljit Dosanjh) is basking in the afterglow of a successfully solved case. True to his eccentric flair, he marks each solved mystery with an Instagram reel and a well-earned vacation. But as fate would have it, his downtime is short-lived. In the middle of a club night, he is summoned by his superiors and asked to take on a new case. Initially reluctant, Sherdil changes his mind when he learns that Natasha (Diana Penty), an officer he admires, specifically requested his involvement. What seems to be a straightforward murder spirals into a murky maze. Billionaire telecom mogul Pankaj Bhatti (Boman Irani) is assassinated in broad daylight, gunned down by Luca (Grant Huggair), who is promptly arrested. Bhatti leaves behind his commanding wife Rajeshwari (Ratna Pathak Shah), his flamboyant son Angad (Sumeet Vyas), daughter-in-law Elizabeth (Sarah Barlondo), and his deaf and mute daughter Shanti (Banita Sandhu), the apple of his eye. Suspicion immediately casts a wide net, including eccentric relatives like Bodhi Mama (Chunky Panday), Bhatti's brother-in-law—dismissed by some as a glorified gardener—and even the family dog, Rabbit Bhatti. But there's more than meets the eye. When Bhatti was killed, his driver Jaipal was mysteriously absent, and the murder took place in a CCTV-free zone—too convenient to be a coincidence. Sherdil deduces early on that this isn't just a crime of passion but of profit. After Bhatti's funeral, the reading of his will sends shockwaves: 10% each of his fortune goes to Bodhi and Rabbit, but the bulk—an overwhelming 80%—is left to Purvak (Arjun Tanwar), Bhatti's deaf and mute accountant and Shanti's boyfriend, who is now also missing. The investigation takes off, with Sherdil and Natasha navigating a carousel of suspects and secrets. From hushed boardroom betrayals to buried family resentments, the film unspools its mystery with a steady stream of clues and curveballs. Sherdil's charm lies in his unorthodox methods—quirky, unpredictable, yet oddly effective. What sets Detective Sherdil apart from traditional whodunits is its tonal rebellion. The film doesn't wear the stern cloak of noir mystery; instead, it injects levity and sass into the genre, toeing the line between parody and procedural. There's an undercurrent of humour that never undercuts the stakes but rather reinvents the rhythm—enough to keep things breezy without descending into farce. Visually, the film is a delight. The cinematography plays with Dutch angles and jump cuts, with transitions that evoke the pages of a graphic novel. The editing is crisp, almost kinetic, and the palette leans into rich contrasts, making each frame pop with stylised vibrancy. The dialogues, too, are a standout—laced with dry wit, sharp retorts, and a playful rhythm that gives the film a distinctive voice. Sherdil's repartee with Natasha, his casual taunts to suspects, and his self-aware commentary all contribute to the film's unique texture. At its midpoint—when most viewers feel confident about their own deductions—the script tosses in unexpected developments, some clever, some a tad conventional, but enough to keep the guessing game alive. The investigation isn't just about who pulled the trigger, but why—and how far the ripples of that act travel through the legacy and psyche of the Bhatti empire. However, the film isn't without missteps. A recurring motif—Sherdil playing a mouth organ during moments of tension—tries too hard to be a signature quirk and ends up feeling forced, sometimes even jarring. While it aims to be symbolic, its overuse dulls the dramatic weight of key scenes. Had it been used more sparingly, as a subtle layer rather than a loud flourish, it might have carried more emotional heft. Another shortfall lies in character depth—particularly Natasha. Though Diana Penty commands attention with her poised screen presence, her character remains woefully underdeveloped. She's reduced to a supporting role in what could have been a dynamic partnership. Similarly, Sherdil's investigative team barely gets screen time or meaningful arcs, which makes the world feel oddly lopsided. That said, the performances shine across the board. Diljit Dosanjh is in terrific form—cool, funny, disarming, and effortlessly sharp. He shoulders the film with ease and charisma, making Sherdil memorable beyond just his fashion and flair. Diana Penty elevates Natasha despite the writing's limitations, while Ratna Pathak Shah is a revelation—playing Rajeshwari with biting elegance and steely grace. Sumeet Vyas steps into an unusual role with aplomb, shedding his usual nice-guy aura. Banita Sandhu communicates volumes without words, letting her eyes do the heavy lifting. Arjun Tanwar impresses as the silent yet emotionally expressive Purvak, and Boman Irani brings gravitas to the doomed patriarch. Despite a few tonal overindulgences and a missed opportunity for deeper character dynamics, Detective Sherdil is a refreshing entry into the Indian detective genre. Its visual flair, offbeat humour, and Diljit Dosanjh's pitch-perfect performance make it an engaging watch. With a bit more narrative discipline and character investment, this could easily evolve into a franchise worth revisiting. Sherdil brings method to the mayhem and precision to the punchlines—making him a rare breed among cinematic sleuths. And that's a mystery worth solving again. First Published:
United News of India
2 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Congress means electricity, says Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka
Khammam (Telangana), June 18 (UNI) 'Electricity means Congress… Congress means electricity,' declared Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu while inaugurating 1912 electric ambulance services and a medical camp for electricity department employees at Khammam district headquarters on Wednesday. Highlighting the Congress government's historical contributions to power infrastructure, the Deputy CM said that all phases (I–VII) of the Kothagudem Thermal Power Station were initiated and completed during Congress regimes. In contrast, he alleged that during the decade-long rule of the BRS, not a single additional unit of power was generated, and incomplete energy projects were left abandoned, creating policy confusion in the sector. Bhatti noted a rise in power demand since the Congress came to power. In March 2025, Telangana saw a peak demand of 17,162 MW, up from 15,000 MW in March 2023. He emphasised that uninterrupted power supply was ensured despite the increased demand and said the department is fully prepared to handle further consumption surges. He cited a Central government projection that electricity demand in the state will reach 26,299 MW by 2029-30 and 33,773 MW by 2034-35. The state government is already making plans to meet this future requirement. As part of this effort, the New Green Energy Policy–2025 was launched and production agreements worth Rs 1 lakh crore have been signed. The aim is to generate 20,000 MW of green power by 2029–30. Reaffirming the government's commitment to farmers, the Deputy CM said 24-hour free electricity is being provided to 29,000 agricultural pump sets, costing the state Rs 11,500 crore annually. Similarly, free power up to 200 units is being given to over 50.71 lakh poor households, with the Finance Department covering Rs 2,293 crore in power bills. An additional Rs 198 crore is being paid for electricity in 29,018 government schools, bringing the total support through free power schemes to Rs 13,992 crore per year. The Deputy CM also formally launched the 1912 electric ambulance service, similar to the 108 medical emergency service. Citizens facing power issues can dial 1912 to receive immediate assistance. The service will dispatch a team of engineers, repair personnel, transformers, equipment, and an ambulance within minutes, he explained. Praising the dedication of electricity staff, Bhatti commended their service during floods and high-demand situations. He assured them that the government is committed to their welfare, with accident insurance of Rs 1 crore extended to all linemen — a first-of-its-kind scheme in the country. UNI VV PRS
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
SC grants interim relief to woman Army officer seeking permanent commission
ANI 16 Jun 2025, 23:53 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court granted interim relief on Monday to Wing Commander Kavita Bhatti, a woman Army officer who had moved a plea seeking a permanent commission in the armed forces. A bench of Justices Ujjwal Bhuyan and Manmohan directed the Union Government not to relieve the officer from service, and allowed her to continue her services until the next hearing. 'It is directed that Wing Commander Bhatti shall not be relieved and shall be allowed to continue till the next day of hearing', the Court said in its order. The Court also issued notice to the Centre, seeking its response to Bhatti's plea and posted the matter to for hearing on August 6. On that day, the top court is slated to hear a batch of pleas filed by several women officers in the Army, all seeking permanent commission in their force. The Court had on May 9, this year, directed the Central government not to relieve a group of Army officers from service, in a plea challenging the premature termination of a woman Army officer. Earlier, on May 9, the SC was of the view that it will hear the matter pertaining to permanent commission for women in the Army's on merits and in detail on a later date. Thus, it had decided that the matter be heard on August 6 and 7 from 11 am. In line with its earlier stance, the Court on Monday extended the same relief to Wing Commander Bhatti. (ANI)
