Review of Bandish Bandits Season 2: The leads are outstanding, and every performer makes a contribution to the program. These story mechanisms lead to some pretty great music, which keeps us interested.
The main themes of the first season of "Bandish Bandits," the struggle between tradition and modernity, past and present, and the rigid norms of gharana and parampara vs doing-your-own-thing, are repeated in the second season. Along with new actors, several of the actors are returning to their roles as the plot picks up where it left off in 2020.Although the two seasons are separated by four years, it is comforting to note that the program, which is directed by Tiwari and co-written by Atmika Didwania and Karan Singh Tyagi,has introduced fresh storylines while maintaining its emphasis on music and performers.
When we last saw him, Radhe Mohan (Ritwik Bhowmik), the devoted "shishya" of Sangeet Samrat Rathod (Naseerudin Shah), who has been tasked with maintaining the gharana, was attempting to move past his disagreement with Tamanna (Shreya Chaudhry), a rising pop sensation. They had a true little breakup instead of just an argument, and now they're back and ready for in-person conflicts. Will the two delve more into their differences in spite of their similarities, or will they be able to make amends and be friends again?
The best thing about "Bandish Bandits" was that the characters actually sang, rather than merely lip-syncing like they do in the films.Making us think that you are the one performing the taans and alaaps is difficult. Despite some of the typical patterns that a long-form show like this might fall into, it was a genuine pleasure to listen to certain portions.
This time, Tamanna and Radhe are both drawn into other worlds; the latter is attempting to master the fundamentals at a renowned music school in the highlands, while the former is looking for a position in a band that fuses rock and ragas. Vishal (Samad Khan), who opposes him, feels that the only way to move forward is to abandon those gharana restrictions; she must confront a teacher with a history (Divya Dutta,
in a variety of striking silver jewelry), and a motley crew of band members, including a feisty rival (Dalmia), who are more gifted than she is but less showmanlike.
You wish there had been less time spent on the Indian Idol-style episodes, which essentially turn the show into reality TV clichés. Radhe and Tamanna are given plenty of opportunities to compete on stage and find a convenient empty spot in the middle of gorgeous hotels in Rajasthan, where they manage to argue again despite knowing that their feelings for one another are just as strong, if not stronger. With Radhe's diligent agent (Siddharth Roy Kapoor) watching out for him both on and off stage, there's a fly in the ointment in the form of a handsome bandmate (Rohan Gurbaxani).
The leads are outstanding, and every performer adds something to the performance. These plot devices, which include a sad romance that deserved more time and attention, lead to some really fantastic music that keeps us interested even when you know where it's all going. A teacher who rejects a well-known new student's flattery will end up being the student's ardent supporter. Two students' ego clashes will result in a smooth papering over of differences and a fantastic band. An enemy will become a friend. It's all there, yes. Fortunately, though, Bandish Bandits puts its straggly areas behind it so that it can continue to sing, and the song sounds beautiful.
Cast of Bandish Bandits Season 2:
Atul Kulkarni, Divya Dutta, Rajesh Tailang, Sheeba Chaddha, Aditya Roy Kapur, Arjun Rampal, Saurabh Nayyar, Rohan Gurbaxani, Samad Khan, Aaliyah Qureshi, Ritwik Bhowmik, and Shreya Chaudhry
Director of Bandish Bandits Season 2: Anand Tiwari
Rating for Bandish Bandits Season 2: three stars
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