Web series review: Bandish Bandits

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Bandish Bandits is an Indian television web series of 10 episodes, created by Anand Tiwari that focuses on Indian classical music. 

I was fascinated with the name of the show. Many of us may not know - “Bandish” is a musical term for composition in the Hindustani music.

The story conveys the beauty and power of the ragas when they are blended with pop music. A series marks the digital debut of composing trio - Shankar Ehsaan Loy.

A tale is set at the backdrop of Rajasthan. Two die-hard musicians Tamanna (Shreya Chaudhry) and Radhe (Ritwik Bhowmik) join together, to create music. Both of them belong to a different world altogether, in terms of music, culture, and financial status.

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Radhe is someone who has his family’s musical tradition to protect and carry forward, while Tamanna is an ambitious and carrier-oriented pop star.

Later on, they both fall in love and form a team called Bandish Bandits.

Along with the soulful Indian classical music, the series has beautifully captured sacrifices made by women for the sake of the family and traditions.

A priceless musical legacy, a beautiful ancestral haveli, soft romance between an unlikely pair, and a Rajasthani family, all add charm to the series.

Rajasthan always has a rustic charm, and it is beautifully captured in every frame of the show. Let's shout out for the talented cinematographer.

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Jodhpur, its splendid Havelis, and forts are a treat to the eyes.

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To sum it up, Bandish Bandits is a good break from those predictable murder mysteries, crime and rape sagas flourished on every OTT platform.

Checkout the Official Teaser and Trailer.

Stay tuned for another review.

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