'Bandwaale': Zahan Kapoor, Shalini Pandey's musical dramedy to release on this date
Mumbai, February 9
Actor Zahan Kapoor and Shalini Pandey's starrer musical dramedy 'Bandwaale' is set to release on Prime Video on February 13.
'Bandwaale' is set in the town of Ratlam. According to a release, the story follows Mariam, a young woman who writes poems and shares them online without using her real name. Through her words, she seeks freedom and a sense of identity. Her life intersects with two close friends, Robo and DJ Psycho, who are part of her small-town band. Together, the trio navigate life with music, friendship, and hope.
The series is created and written by Ankur Tewari and Swanand Kirkire. It is directed by Akshat Verma and Ankur Tewari and produced by OML Entertainment. The music is composed by Yashraj Mukhate, marking his first full-length web series as a composer.
Along with Zahan Kapoor and Shalini Pandey, the show also stars Swanand Kirkire, Ashish Vidyarthi, Anupama Kumar, and Sanjana Dipu in key roles.
The story focuses on everyday life, small dreams, and the quiet courage it takes to find your own voice. Through poetry and music, the characters deal with doubts, choices, and the challenges of growing up.
Bandwaale will premiere on Prime Video on February 13.
Meanwhile, Zahan was last seen in the Netflix crime drama series Black Warrant, which was released on January 10, 2025. The series was based on the memoir of former Tihar Jailer Sunil Gupta. It follows the experiences of an idealistic jailer (Zahan Kapoor) grappling with systemic challenges, violent inmate gangs, and notorious criminals such as Charles Sobhraj.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting concept. Ratlam as a setting is refreshing. We need more stories from the heartland, not just Mumbai and Delhi. Hope they capture the authentic vibe and not just a stereotypical "small town" portrayal.
Zahan Kapoor is a good actor but he was so intense in Black Warrant. Will be interesting to see him in a musical dramedy. Shalini Pandey is also a great choice. Fingers crossed the writing by Tewari and Kirkire is solid.
The premise of finding your voice through poetry online is very relatable for today's youth. As someone who writes occasionally, I'm really looking forward to this. Hope it's inspiring!
With Swanand Kirkire and Ashish Vidyarthi in the cast, the acting is guaranteed to be top-notch. Kirkire is a genius lyricist, curious to see him act in something he's also written. High hopes!
Respectfully, I hope this isn't another show that romanticizes struggle without offering real substance. The team is talented, so they should avoid clichés. The 'band of friends' trope needs fresh treatment. Let's see.
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