‘Bandish Bandits’ Season 2 series review: An out of tune, overly dramatic continuation

When Bandish Bandits first released in 2020, it garnered praise for its music, and a storyline that stood out from its peers. A salacious book detailing the more unpleasant parts of his grandfather’s life makes it difficult for Radhe to uphold his family’s reputation as Jodhpur’s foremost institution of classical music. Bandish Bandits Season 2 Creator: Amritpal Singh Bindra, Anand Tiwari Cast: Ritwik Bhowmik, Shreya Chaudhry, Atul Kulkarni, Sheeba Chaddha, Rajesh Tailang, Kunaal Roy Kapur, and others Episodes: 10 Runtime: 45-50 minutes Storyline: In Jodhpur, Radhe Mohan strives to preserve the legacy of classical music started by his grandfather, while elsewhere Tamanna tries to reshape her musical identity by starting afresh The young romance between Radhe and Tamanna was a central storyline for Bandish Bandits initially. By the time we come around to the second part of the show, where Tamanna’s college band faces off against the Rathod family, the audience has lost both – patience and interest. Despite new characters and longer episodes, the second season of Bandish Bandits fails to charm its audience.