Swanand Kirkire, Shalini Pandey and Zahan Kapoor starrer series Bandwaale now has a release date. The musical show, created and written by composer Ankur Tewari and lyricist and actor Swanand, is directed by Akshat Verma and will premiere on Prime Video on February 13.

Set in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam, Bandwaale follows Mariam (Shalini), a young poetess who begins anonymously sharing her poetry online as she searches for independence and a sense of self.

Her journey unfolds alongside Robo (Swanand) and DJ Psycho (Zahan), her bandmates and closest companions from the same town, who bring music, humour, and companionship into her world.

“Bandwaale is a story that grew from everyday observations about expression, hesitation, and the quiet courage it takes to be yourself.” said Swanand. “Mariam’s journey reflects how creativity, friendship, and music can offer strength in moments of doubt. Writing this series allowed us to explore how small choices slowly shape confidence and identity.”

“From the very beginning our intention with Bandwaale was to tell a grounded story that feels honest and familiar.” Added Ankur. “Working closely with Swanand and our amazing team, we wanted to stay true to Mariam’s world, her questions, her conflicts, and the way her poetry shapes her self-discovery.”

The series also features original music by Yashraj Mukhate and Miriam’s poems have been penned by Kausar Munir. Bandwaale also features Sanjana Dipu, Ashish Vidyarthi and Anupama Kumar in key roles.