EXCLUSIVE! Detective Sherdil’ Star Banita Sandhu Reveals Why Grief Was Toughest Emotion To Portray

Detective Sherdil: Banita Sandhu is having a moment-and it's well deserved. After turning heads with her performance in ZEE5's recent murder mystery, Detective Sherdil, Banita has been earning praise for her portrayal of Shanti Bhatti, a character who doesn't speak at all but says so much.

While the film is packed with quirky twists, high-stakes drama, and Diljit Dosanjh's scene-stealing charm, it's Banita's quiet intensity that stays with the audience even after the credits roll. What many don't realize is how emotionally demanding the role really is.

As Banita reveals, slipping into Shanti's grief-stricken world wasn't just about getting the expressions right-it meant diving into the complex, layered nature of loss. In a candid conversation with Filmibeat, she opens up about the toughest emotion to portray on screen, a demanding shoot schedule, and the kind of preparation that doesn't always show, but absolutely pays off.

Detective Shergill was a complex film, filled with twists where every character was a suspect. When we asked Banita Sandhu what emotional state she tapped into while playing her character, she reflected candidly: "Grief was the toughest emotion to portray," says Banita Sandhu. Talking about the demanding shoot schedule and sharing an interesting anecdote, Banita recalls, "I think grief is the most complex emotion and having to experience different layers or stages of it is quite difficult."

When billionaire Pankaj Bhatti (Boman Irani) is found dead under mysterious circumstances, his sprawling estate becomes a web of secrets, lies, and suspicious relatives. Enter Detective Sherdil (Diljit Dosanjh)-a flashy investigator with a love for drama and a knack for catching people off guard. But as he digs deeper, one silent witness (Banita Sandhu) might hold the key to a truth no one's ready to face...

If you haven't watched the film yet, stream 'Detective Sherdil' now, on ZEE5!