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Season 2 – Bandish Bandits

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Two singers who have contrasting personalities set out on an incredible journey of self-discovery with one another.
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Bandish Bandits — Season 2

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express 01/15/2025
3/5
...Bandish Bandits puts its straggly spots behind it to keep singing, and the sound of that music is lovely. Go to Full Review Udita Jhunjhunwala Scroll.in 12/30/2024
Under Anand Tiwari’s controlled and sensitive direction, the Rathod family members, along with Radhe’s uncle Devendra (Saurabh Nayyar), coalesce well, much like the composition and collaboration they speak of in the context of classical music. Go to Full Review Pallavi Keswani The Hindu 01/17/2025
Unfortunately for Bandish Bandits, its sophomore season buckles under the heft of its own dramatic tempo, and ultimately fails to replicate its earlier rhythm. Go to Full Review Saibal Chatterjee NDTV 01/15/2025
2.5/5
The themes of patriarchy, gender parity, loyalty, love, friendship and empowerment are woven into the narrative. Not all of it comes together without the seams sticking out awkwardly. Go to Full Review Devesh Sharma Filmfare 12/30/2024
3.5/5
Despite its slightly excessive length, it’s a heartfelt and melodious journey, elevated by stellar performances and an outstanding soundtrack. Go to Full Review Troy Ribeiro Free Press Journal (India) 12/16/2024
3.5/ 5
Thematically, the show strikes a chord with its exploration of survival, second chances, and the eternal tug-of-war between preserving art and pursuing relevance. Life lessons abound—delivered with surprising tenderness—from... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Shantanu C @RT64091432 12/15/2024 Season 1 of Bandish Bandits is far superior to Season 2. The story and music in the first season were exceptional, but unfortunately, Season 2 fell short and tarnished the series' reputation. By the time I reached the second episode of Season 2, I was already losing interest and felt bored until Episode 5. As always, Sheeba Chaddha, Atul Kulkarni, and Rajesh Tailang's performances were outstanding, and I thoroughly enjoyed their roles. However, I had higher expectations for Ritwik Bhowmik's performance this time around. While I hoped he would show significant growth and take on a more impactful role compared to Season 1, his performance felt somewhat underwhelming. I appreciated the acting of Aaliyah Qureishi (as Ananya), Rohan Gurbaxani (as Ayaan), and Yashaswini Dayama (as Soumya) who were new in this season. Unfortunately, Shreya Chaudhry's performance was a disappointment. Her acting often felt flat and lacked the depth and nuance I expected. I was perplexed by the message regarding the chemistry between Tamanna (Shreya Chaudhry) and Ayaan (Rohan Gurbaxani) across Seasons 2 and 3 felt questionable. It gives the impression that if your ex ignores you, making love with another person is a valid response to forget or a way to be fearless!!! This narrative felt like it was normalizing one-night stands as a response to emotional difficulties, which didn't sit well with me. However, the "move on" concept introduced in Episode 4 offered a more positive and refreshing perspective. My personal favorites were Episode 6 and Episode 7. I felt a genuine sense of empathy for Radhe, who remains my favourite character. I hope the writers explore the possibility of a meaningful pairing between Radhe and Ananya in a meaningful way if Season 3 is released. While I am not a film or art critic, these are my honest observations as a viewer. I sincerely hope future instalments of Bandish Bandits live up to the legacy of Season 1. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Anand Tiwari

Creator

Amritpal Singh Bindra

Creator

Shreya Chaudhary

Tamanna

Ritwik Bhowmik

Radhe

Naseeruddin Shah

Pandit Radhemohan Rathod

Sheeba Chaddha

Mohini

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 13, 2024 Panditji The Rathods hold a heartfelt memorial for Panditji, with Radhe and Mohini leading a soulful rendition; Digvijay, learning about a manuscript of Panditji's work, humbly chooses Panditji's chappals as a keepsake, surprising everyone. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 13, 2024 Holding On Radhe arrives in Mumbai determined to save his Gharaana despite his mother's warnings; he joins Rage and Raga, where Mahi challenges him to audition for lead singer, leading to tension. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 13, 2024 The Voyager Tamanna wakes up next to Ayaan, realizing her mistake; Nandini assigns the class Ave Maria, which will affect their grade, and asks Tamanna to notate songs, sidelining her from IBC prep; Tamanna decides to attend an awards function in Mumbai. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 13, 2024 Tamanna invites her band to her Mom's wedding, where Ayan meets his idol, Imroz Dehelvi; Radhe convinces Devendra to join the family band; Arghya struggles to find an artist fitting the Rathod style and Radhe's audition ends in rejection. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 13, 2024 Nirmohiya At the IBC audition, Tamanna revitalizes her band's performance, but tensions rise as Saumya accuses her; Tamanna exposes plagiarism by another band, prompting Arghya to secure a second chance; Radhe's band earns a spot alongside Jwalamukhi. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 13, 2024 Hitchki After qualifying for IBC, each band draws a genre for their fusion song; Royalty-Free gets a Rajasthani folk singer, while Radhe's band gets paired with Rock, with Mahi as their mentor; Radhe is shocked by the pairing. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 13, 2024 Bandish Bandits The next IBC round involves teams picking opponents for a jugalbandhi round; Radhe's band picks Tamanna's band, surprising Tamanna, who thinks Radhe chose them because he believes he can win. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 13, 2024 Qarar Ayaan reads Tamanna's letter revealing her departure and rekindled romance with Radhe; betrayed, he tells the band they will perform without her; Rajendra and Devendra ask the IBC judges to use a Panditji bandish from Digvijay's album but are denied. Details

Season Info

Creator
Anand Tiwari, Amritpal Singh Bindra
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Drama, Music, Romance
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date
Dec 13, 2024