Bandwaale out on OTT: Where to watch, plot, and more about Shalini Pandey, Zahan Kapoor's musical dramedy

Bandwaale, starring Swanand Kirkire, Shalini Pandey, and Zahan Kapoor, is now streaming on OTT. The musical dramedy explores the themes of self-expression, friendship, and chasing dreams.

Bandwaale out on OTT (Swanand Kirkire, Shalini Pandey, and Zahan Kapoor)

Bandwaale, starring Swanand Kirkire, Shalini Pandey, and Zahan Kapoor, is now available to stream on Prime Video. On the other hand, subscribers of OTTplay Premium will also be able to watch it with a top-up option. The series has 8 episodes in total.

Bandwaale out on OTT

As scheduled, Bandwaale started streaming on Prime Video from February 13, 2026, at midnight. The series consists of 8 episodes, and the titles are: Mynah, 128 GB, Black Mamba, Muqabala, Neela Moza, Bandwaale, Haklaati Haseena, and Knock Knock Knock.

What's the plot of Bandwaale?

Directed by Akshat Verma and Ankur Tewari, Bandwaale is a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of a small town (Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh), focusing on themes of self-expression, friendship, and chasing dreams.

The story revolves around Mariam (Shalini Pandey), a young, rising poet, living in the sleepy town of Ratlam, where traditional expectations dictate that girls should marry and settle down. Seeking an escape and a voice, she begins sharing her deeply personal poetry online.

During the journey, Mariam forms an unlikely, tight-knit group of "misfits", including a local brass band singer, Robo (Swanand Kirkire) and a mysterious, tech-savvy DJ Psycho (Zahan Kapoor), who help her navigate her newfound digital life.

As her poetry gains traction, she must balance her online popularity with the realities of her small-town existence, including an anxious father (Ashish Vidyarthi) who wants her to marry. This narrative follows her journey towards finding her own voice and confidence.

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The main attraction is Mariam's search for identity, freedom, and the courage to break free from traditional social, familial, and gender constraints. Poetry and music are considered more than just artistic endeavours; they are survival tools for characters to express emotions they cannot voice in their daily lives.

The series contrasts the often chaotic freedom of the digital world with the confined environment of Ratlam, exploring how young people in small towns dream bigger than those around them. The bond between the misfits (Mariam, Robo, and DJ Psycho) forms the emotional heart of the show, highlighting how shared artistic passion connects people who feel out of place.

Bandwaale FAQs

Q: What is Bandwaale?

A: Bandwaale is a Prime Video's Hindi musical dramedy series.

Q: Who stars in Bandwaale?

A: Bandwaale stars Zahan Kapoor, Shalini Pandey and Swanand Kirkire in key roles.

Q: When is Bandwaale releasing?

A: Bandwaale is streaming on Prime Video and it has 8 episodes in total.

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