The trailer of Swanand Kirkire, Shalini Pandey and Zahan Kapoor starrer series Bandwaale was unveiled by the makers on Wednesday. Directed by Akshat Verma and Ankur Tewari and written by the latter along with Swanand, the Prime Original series is produced by OML Entertainment.
Music plays a central role in the narrative, with original compositions by Yashraj Mukhate, marking his first long-form series as a composer and poems by Kausar Munir, further shaping the emotional spine of the show.
The trailer sets the tone for a story rooted in creativity, friendship, and quiet rebellion, capturing the emotional pulse of small-town dreamers finding their voice. Set in the heart of Ratlam, Bandwaale follows Mariam, a young poet who begins anonymously sharing her writing online as she navigates questions of identity, freedom, and belonging. Her journey unfolds alongside Robo (Swanand) and DJ Psycho (Zahan), as the trio leans on music, humour, and shared ambition to imagine a life beyond their circumstances. The trailer offers glimpses into their bond, creative restlessness, and the fragile hope that art can become both a way out and a way forward. The music drives the story’s emotional arc, becoming an integral part of the narrative itself.
The series also features Sanjana Dipu, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Anupama Kumar in pivotal roles
“DJ Psycho is somewhat of a mystery, doing all sorts of odd jobs in Ratlam, he feels deeply but expresses himself through collaborative music with beats and sounds” said Zahan. “He tries to keep a low profile and stick to business, but that’s until he meets Mariam, and of course Robo inevitably too. He gets swept up and intwined in their lives while his old life lurks eerily around the corner. Playing him was incredibly freeing because it allowed me to explore new emotions and relationships linked with music and sound design.”
“Mariam is someone who is constantly negotiating between what she feels and what the world expects her to be”, added Shalini. “Poetry becomes her most honest form of expression, a space where she can be vulnerable without fear or permission. Playing her was a deeply personal journey of understanding silence, restraint, and the courage it takes to slowly find your voice.”
Bandwaale will start streaming on Prime Video from February 13.