Musical series Bandish Bandits will return with its second season on December 13 on Prime Video, the streaming service announced on Wednesday. (Also Read | Bandish Bandits actress Shreya Chaudhary calls Karan Tacker ‘love’ in birthday post, fans wonder if they are dating)
The romantic drama show stars actors Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Choudhary as two musicians, Radhey and Tamannaah, who come from different worlds of music. This show has been created by Amritpal Singh Bindra and Anand Tiwari.
“The new season of this beloved musical drama continues its journey artfully blending the intricate ragas, taals and bandishes of Indian classical music with the bold, electrifying tunes of modern rock and pop, with our leads – Radhe and Tamanna, are now facing off against each other in their search for acceptance and glory, the streamer said in a press release.
It added, “The story deeply delves into the family’s legacy, placing individuality, empowerment and the balance between old and new at the forefront, as each character discovers and embraces their true self.”
The first season of Bandish Bandits was released in August 2020 and also stars veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah.
Chapter II is directed by Anand and he has co-written the series with Atmika Didwania and Karan Singh Tyagi.
Returning members for season two include Sheeba Chaddha, Atul Kulkarni, Rajesh Tailang and Kunaal Roy Kapur. They are joined by newcomers — Divya Dutta, Rohan Gurbaxani, Yashaswini Dayama, Aaliyah Qureshi and Saurabh Nayyar.
Amritpal, who is also the producer of the series, said that the new season will bring big conflicts as the stakes will get higher and the tension between Radhe and Tamannaah will reach a dramatic peak.
“The universal love and appreciation that the first season has received has validated the faith and work of the cast and crew behind the show and the incredibly supportive team at Prime Video, and we can’t wait for December 13th as we bring it to audiences in India. Bringing the latest season. And around the world,” he said.
Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video India, expressed confidence that the second season of Bandish Bandits will receive the same love and appreciation as the first season.
“At Prime Video, we take pride in bringing stories and tales that are not only culturally relevant, but also showcase the rich tapestry of traditions celebrated in India, ‘Bandish Bandits’ adds to our diverse list of originals has been such a gem,” she said.
He further added, “With the second season of Bandish Bandits, we have pushed the boundaries with music and storytelling while diving into themes of legacy, identity and ambition.”
Bandish Bandits is a Leo Media Collective Pvt. Ltd. production.
